Balance Awareness Week is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about balance loss, vertigo, dizziness, and other vestibular conditions. Adult vestibular disorders are typically under diagnosed and undertreated. An estimated 35.4% of U.S. adults aged 40 years and older (109 million Americans) experience vestibular dysfunction at some point in their lives. From September 14–20, 2025, we shine a spotlight on these often invisible and misunderstood disorders that affect millions of people.
What are the typical symptoms of vestibular disorders?
- Dizziness: a sensation of lightheadedness, faintness, or unsteadiness
- Vertigo: the perception of movement of the self or surrounding objects and has a rotational, spinning component
- Disequilibrium: unsteadiness and imbalance that is often accompanied by spatial disorientation
What Is Balance Awareness Week?
Launched in 1997 by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), Balance Awareness Week aims to bring visibility to balance disorders that are often hidden from view. These conditions may not be outwardly apparent, but they deeply impact the lives of those affected. While many vestibular disorders are chronic and incurable, knowledge and support can make a world of difference.
ERI Supports Vestibular Education
Education Resources, Inc. is proud to offer a range of vestibular rehabilitation courses to support continuing education. Upcoming courses include:
Vestibular Rehabilitation:
Evaluation and Management of Individuals with Dizziness and Balance Disorders
LIVE WEBINAR
September 20, 2025 Faculty: Richard Clendaniel
Management of Persistent Post Concussive Symptoms:
What’s the Latest Evidence?
LIVE WEBINAR
October 17, 2025 Faculty: Christina Finn
Vestibular Rehabilitation:
Evaluation and Management of Individuals with Dizziness and Balance Disorders
IN-PERSON-Everett, WA
October 18, 2025 Faculty: Richard Clendaniel
Limb Loss/Amputee Rehabilitation:
Evidence-Based Strategies Across the Continuum of Care
LIVE WEBINAR
November 1, 2025 Faculty: Inger Brueckner
Leading-Edge Approaches for Concussion and Mild TBI Management: Applications for Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment
LIVE WEBINAR
December 4, 2025 Faculty: Danit Macklin
For a full list of our vestibular courses, including our on-demand courses, visit our website: