What is Nystagmus November?
The American Nystagmus Network designates the month of November as Nystagmus November to provide a platform for those impacted by nystagmus to raise awareness and funds for ANN in their communities. Below you will find a variety of ways to participate.
Show Your Support for ANN with Logo Merchandise
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Events in November 2026
AUCTION 1 Opens
November 2, 2026
Surprise Contest Opens
November 4, 2026
Submit your artwork for “Portrait of Nystagmus”
Event Accessibility
- ASL Interpretation with voicing
- Audio Description
- Braille Playbill
- Deaf-Blind ASL
- Scripted Captioning
Silent Auction 1 Closes
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November 6, 2026
Morning Meet Up!
November 7, 2026
Nystagmus Children’s Book Reading
November 9, 2026
Movie Night
November 12, 2026
AUCTION 2 Opens
November 16, 2026
Chess Tournament
November 17, 2026
Silent Auction 2 Closes
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November 20, 2026
Live PODCAST: Community Panel
November 23, 2026
Surprise Contest: Closes Today
November 25, 2026
Event Highlights:
Nystagmus Community Podcast
Join us on November 23rd for Nystagmus Community Podcast. Our own Frankie Caputo will host this live community panel on the Nystagmus podcast. Don’t miss this fun way to meet and connect with members of our nystagmus community.
Auctions Open
November 2 and 16
Bid on popular gift cards from some of your favorite stores. Proceeds go directly to ANN. Bidding will be facilitated on an online auction site and the winning bidder will be notified and mailed their gift card.
Children’s Book Reading
November 9
Families, join Rosalyn Adekunle as she reads from her children’s book series, Patricia’s Story. Patricia’s Story, follows a young girl as she shares her life challenges and how she overcomes them. Patricia has Nystagmus and learns to navigate life’s challenges while overcoming her apprehension.
Morning Meet Up
November 7
Join us on November 9th to meet in breakout groups to say hello and support one another. If you have specific topics or questions you’d like to pose to others, you’ll have the chance to share.
Zoom links coming soon!
LIVE Podcast
November 23
Don’t miss the live community panel hosted by Frankie Caputo. You’ll love this fun way to meet and connect with members of our nystagmus community.
Nystagmus Awareness in Schools Materials
Curricula for classroom education to plan with your teacher. Materials are provided for three different grade levels.
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