March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), a time to celebrate people with developmental disabilities, raise awareness of the challenges they face, and promote inclusion. 

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Together We Can

This year, we are focusing on “Together We Can,” highlighting how collective efforts create real change. Whether through advocacy, awareness, or direct support, we all play a role in ensuring that everyone has the chance to thrive.

Test Your Knowledge!

Think you know the facts about developmental disabilities and DDAM? Test your knowledge and learn something new with our DDAM quiz! Take the quiz now and see how much you really know.

Ashley with Sarah, John and Judy in the park

Ways to Get Involved

Together We Can signage

Submit Your Photo

Show your support for DDAM by joining our “Together We Can” photo campaign! Simply print one of the signs in the link below, fill in or decorate how you like, snap a photo or video holding it, and share your picture to spread awareness and inspire others.

Ezechial smiling with an AbleLight caregiver outside of his home

Give a Gift

Make an Impact During DDAM. Your support during DDAM makes a difference! Your donation helps create opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

 

John and Daven at the park

Start a Fundraiser

Want to make an even bigger impact? Start your own peer-to-peer fundraiser, it’s a great way to honor someone you know with developmental disabilities. Start a Fundraiser today and help us raise awareness and change lives. Together, we can make a difference.

Art at an AbleLight Day Program

Advocacy

Your voice matters, and together we can make a difference. Visit our Advocacy Center to stay up to date with AbleLight’s advocacy efforts and see how your voice can help people with developmental disabilities flourish in their communities.

Wear orange on Wednesdays during March

Wear Orange Wednesdays

Show your support for DDAM by wearing orange on Wednesdays! Orange symbolizes inclusion and acceptance; it is also the official color for DDAM. Join us in making a statement by wearing orange and spreading awareness.

 

Lenny, a man supported by AbleLight and Sarah, an AbleLight nurse

Celebrating Developmental Disability Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Together, we can make a difference. Here are some ways to participate in DDAM and show your support. 

Ezechial finds independence with AbleLight's Supported Living Services

Shining a Light on Ezechial’s Independence Journey

Ezechial’s story is a powerful example of why DDAM matters. Through AbleLight’s Supported Living program, he is able to live independently in a supportive community where he feels valued and empowered.

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