Each March, organizations around the country celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (NDDAM). This month is a time to rally together in the spirit of awareness for people with disabilities.
This March, the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities is participating in or hosting a variety of events to spread the purpose of NDDAM throughout Delaware County. Below is a listing of the events the organization will be supporting throughout the month.
2020 NDDAM Events
March 2 – Go Blue for Acceptance and Awareness
Employees and community members will be encouraged to sport their blue attire to kick off NDDAM. Post a picture of yourself on social media wearing your blue attire and use the hashtag #AllMeansAll
March 13 – Annual Provider Meeting, Merrick Hall, Ohio Wesleyan
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March 19 – Lifetime of Giving, Scioto Reserve Country Club
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March 20 – John’s Crazy Sock Day
Technically, the official day for this event is Saturday, March 21st. In the interest of getting more people involved and increasing awareness, we will celebrate this day before on March 20. Participants will sport their craziest, wild, out-of-the box socks to spur conversations about acceptance and inclusion. Take a picture of your crazy socks and post a picture on social media and use the hashtag #AllMeansAll.
March 26 – Public Safety Day, Mingo Park
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