Caring for one another and building systems that allow people to live with dignity is part of the common good we share. That is the responsibility of leadership, and it is the work ahead.

#aaronforny23 #ny23 #wny #DDAwarenessMonth #DevelopmentalDisabilities #MedicaidMatters

#DIRFloortime #Floortime #PlayBased #ChildLed #CoRegulation #Developmental #DevelopmentalDisabilities #Pediatric #PediatricTherapy #PediatricPT #Autism #PediatricPhysicalTherapy #AutismSupport #SpeechTherapist #OccupationalTherapist #ChildDevelopment #SocialWorker #SpecialEducation #ChildPsychology

Early intervention before age 5 can permanently rewire developing neural pathways 🧠✨. 1 in 6 children has a developmental disability. Awareness changes destinies. Every mind matters! #DrManasGynaeOnco #DevelopmentalDisabilities #NeurodiversityAwareness #InclusionMatters

Florida Legislature 2026 Session Update Week 8: Budget Stalled but Priority Legislation Passes 
www.fddc.org/fddcs-2026-legislative-b...

#disabilityadvocate #disabilityawareness #developmentaldisabilities #intellectualdisabilities

Sudent brings VR bootcamp to Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities One northeast Ohio county is going high tech using virtual reality to teach life skills.

A VR boot camp in Cuyahoga County is helping adults with developmental disabilities build confidence and practice everyday life skills in a safe, virtual environment.
https://ow.ly/kYOr50YqaKY

#DisabilityInclusion #AssistiveTechnology #VR #DevelopmentalDisabilities

MONTHLY CONTRIBUTOR HIGHLIGHTS - NEHA SAMPAT's art "A? or B?" is found in our Issue 7: Integrity. Voice, poetry, and artwork are spotlighted in numerous publications and podcasts, including,

For March, our Monthly Highlights page will be featuring #WomensHistoryMonth, #IrishHeritage, and #DevelopmentalDisabilities.

Page (still under construction! More to come) is linked here for a sneak peek. Keep your eyes on this space for individual highlight posts throughout the month!

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is observed every March to raise awareness about the inclusion, rights, and contributions of people with developmental disabilities. 💙

#developmentaldisabilities

AAP highlights supporting youths with developmental disabilities early — aiming for transition planning by ages 12–14 to optimize autonomy and future care.

https://ow.ly/AMHh50YoRf9

#AAPNews #DevelopmentalDisabilities #AdolescentHealth #CareTransitions

A collage poster with photos of people from the Capitol Crawl, advocating with legislators, and as part of a disability-friendly group choir.

1/ #NACDD kicks off #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth with We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.

People with #DevelopmentalDisabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be.

#DDAM #DDAM2026

Together, we’re raising awareness and fostering inclusion to create a world where everyone can thrive. Let’s continue to support, uplift, and empower one another! 🧡

#DDAM2026 #DevelopmentalDisabilities

March = Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
This month we’re centering belonging in inclusive early learning.

What’s 1 inclusive practice you’re proud of right now? Share it so others can try it.

#EduSky #DRDP #DevelopmentalDisabilities

#LowVisionAwarenessMonth #DisabilityAdvocacy #developmentaldisabilities
#AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveCommunities

Parents urge California lawmakers to expand regional center services, warning strict rules leave many families without support. Read more: https://ow.ly/Mo4W50YlqeF #DisabilityAdvocacy #DisabilityServices #DevelopmentalDisabilities #CaregiverSupport #Accessibility #DisabilityRights

‘What will happen when I’m gone?’: Parents of people with disabilities push to expand services This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Thirty years ago, Jim O’Hara Jr. woke up from a coma, unable to walk, talk or eat. An 18-wheeler had broadsided his car, leaving him, then 18 years old, with a severe brain injury, according to his father, Jim O’Hara. Doctors said the […]

Parents urge lawmakers to expand regional center services, fearing lack of support when they can't advocate. Read more: https://ow.ly/ppGE50Ylq48 #DisabilityAdvocacy #DisabilityServices #DevelopmentalDisabilities #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights #CaregiverSupport

Jim DeBeaugrine and Valerie Breen join Bob Asztalos for his confirmation as APD Director by the Florida Senate!

#disabilityadvocate #disabilityawareness #developmentaldisabilities #fddc

Legislative tussle ahead over Medicaid managed care for people with intellectual disabilities? • Florida Phoenix Care for people with developmental disabilities could take center stage in health care budget negotiations this year. The Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services on Wednesday will...

Let's hope they do the right thing.

#developmentaldisabilities #Florida #Medicaid #SenateAppropriationsCommitteeHealthHumanServices #FloridaKidCareprogram

[ID: An image of the Rolling Start Inc. March 2026 calendar. Go to www dot rollingstart dot com forward-slash calendar to go to the accessible version of our calendar on our website. Text above says National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Honoring the strength, contributions, and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities, while uplifting the movement for dignity, opportunity, and full community inclusion. Register on linktr dot ee forward-slash rollingstartinc followed by the rolling start inc logo a gradient from green to blue with several icons that represent different disabilities like wheelchair, braille, canes, asl, etc.]

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month ✊♿

Celebrate inclusion, accessibility, and opportunity for people with #DevelopmentalDisabilities.

Join our March events to learn, connect, and thrive.

📅 rollingstart.com/calendar

#InclusionMatters #IndependentLiving

Florida Health
Able United
The Family Cafe

#disabilityadvocate #disabilityawareness #developmentaldisabilities #intellectualdisabilities

Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for the Developmental Disabilities Day dinner in Tallahassee. 🌅

We look forward to continuing these conversations tomorrow at the Capitol. See you then!

#disabilityadvocate #disabilityawareness #developmentaldisabilities #intellectualdisabilities

FDDC Legislative Briefing 2-6-26: Week 4 of Session:
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#disabilityadvocate #disabilityawareness #developmentaldisabilities #intellectualdisabilities #floridadevelopmentaldisabilitiescouncil #fddc

DAIL tells Appropriations committee Act 69 roadmap and housing pilots aim to address 600‑unit shortfall for developmental disabilities DAIL described housing projects and an Act 69 work group roadmap intended to create mixed‑model housing for people with developmental disabilities; staff said recommendations aim to reach roughly 600 units over the next decade using capital investment, value‑based approaches and service funding.

DAIL is stepping up with innovative housing initiatives to tackle the critical shortage of residential options for individuals with developmental disabilities and their aging caregivers.

Learn more here

#VT #CommunitySupport #HousingInitiatives #DevelopmentalDisabilities #VermontHousing

FDDC Connections | January 2026 - https://www.fddc.org/fddc-connections-january-2026/
DD Day is coming to Tallahassee on February 10, 2026, and your voices matter!
#disabilityadvocate #disabilityawareness #developmentaldisabilities #intellectualdisabilities #fddc

Day 1 of the Council meeting brought members together to review agency reports, finance, and state plan discussions focused on improving outcomes for Floridians with I/DD.

#disabilityadvocate #disabilityawareness #developmentaldisabilities #intellectualdisabilities

Speech Delay, Focus, Chiropractor Cracking #speechtherapy #speechdelay #developmentaldisabilities #chiropractorcracks #speechtherapist

Promotional graphic for a January 19 episode of the Disability Daily Podcast highlighting the founding of Best Buddies in 1989. The poster features a bright, multicolored radial background, the podcast logo, and the Best Buddies logo showing two simplified human figures standing side by side with arms around each other, surrounded by radiating lines.

Today on the #Disability Daily #Podcast we celebrate the founding of #BestBuddies International in 1989

Listen & read transcript: tinyurl.com/DisabilityDaily

#BestBuddiesInternational #InclusionMatters #IDDs #inclusion #IntellectualDisabilities #DevelopmentalDisabilities #accessibility #friendship

The Intersection of FASD & ADHD: Insights from Todd Capes' Research Journey

#LivingWithFASD #Neurodiversity #FASDCommunity #FASDAdvocacy #DisabilityAdvocate #PublicHealth #DevelopmentalDisabilities #SpecialEducation #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodivergent #TakeAction #ADHD #ADD

Speech Delay, 12 year old, Chiropractor Cracks #speechtherapy #speechdelay #developmentaldisabilities #chiropractorcracks #speechtherapist

🌟 Rising to the Occasion: Assuring Quality Care Across the Lifespan
A virtual conference on developmental disabilities & complex care
✅ Expert speakers
✅ Topics: health equity, mental health, aging & more
#Healthcare #DevelopmentalDisabilities
📅 Register now: https://loom.ly/NYmNNL0

#DisabilityRights #SexualityEducation #LGBTQ #AutisticAndProud #SelfAdvocate #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DevelopmentalDisabilities #SexEdForAll #InclusiveEducation #ElevatusTraining #Autonomy #ConsentMatters

#Communism only succeeds when theory is accessible. If it’s locked in books or elite debates, people get lost in the reeds instead of building real, collective power. This includes towards people with #developmentaldisabilities