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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Kickoff Event

March 1, 2012

10:00 a.m. - noon

Ohio's annual celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to raise public awareness of the many abilities that people with disabilities have and to encourage communities to welcome individuals' differences and similarities.

This year's theme is "Our Community is Better Together." The event will provide a venue for self advocates from around the state to share their experiences and thoughts on many subjects, including community employment partnerships, education, and advocacy. In addition to the program, attendees to will have an opportunity to visit a variety of sponsored information tables, and network with others in Ohio's developmental disabilities community, as well as explore the Statehouse, and meet their legislators.

Location: 
Ohio Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio
Sponsored By: 
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)
Cost: 
No cost
For More Information: 

Contact Sherry Steinman, DODD Public Information Officer at 614-644-0262 or sherry.steinman@dodd.ohio.gov or visit the DODD website.