Swallowing disorders can take away the simple joy of eating and drinking. For the many people across the country suffering from swallowing disorders such as achalasia, eating and drinking can become a miserable experience and dramatically impact their quality of life.

Established in July of 2015, National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month raises awareness regarding facial clefting – cleft of the lip, palate, oral cavity and orbit – and developmental disorders associated with the face, head, and neck (craniofacial) regions.