“Advocacy” 

We kicked off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with a special visit from our CEO Tibi Guzmàn at this month’s Advocacy meeting. It was a valuable time to discuss the challenges we face and collaborate on finding solutions.

Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and our partners and council members celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) highlights how people with and without disabilities come together to form strong communities. DDAM raises awareness of the inclusion and contributions of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of community life, and it’s a time to explore the work we still need to do to remove barriers.

NACDD’s 2025 theme, We’re Here All Year, emphasizing that community, accessibility, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities should be recognized and championed every day—not just in March.  This month reminds us that individuals with developmental disabilities are valuable members of our communities and deserve full participation in all aspects of life, including education, employment, recreation, and civic engagement.

Rally in the Valley

We were proud to participate in the ‘Rally in the Valley’ on March 7th. A large group of staff and advocates crossed the Hudson River to Clover Stadium, where they joined forces with Jawonio and other organizations. Equipped with signs and loud voices, we will express our concerns about cuts to Medicaid and the NYS Budget.

Medicaid is Critical to the people we support. Take a minute and send a message to Protect Medicaid Today! Click here>

Visit from New12 Westchester

In recognition of Developmental Disability Awareness Month, News12 Westchester visited The Mines Press, one of our amazing employers. They share the importance of having people with developmental disabilities in their business.

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Awareness Day: March 21st!

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , March 21st , is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. The theme this year is calling on all governments to “Improve our Support Systems.”

Raise Your Voice and Take Action!

If you have not done so already, please take part in the one-click campaign asking our New York State Legislators to include our requests in the NYS 2025-2026 budget. Our system has been underfunded for decades, making it difficult to sustain essential programs and services without additional funding.

As always, our services take place by embracing our mission and practicing our five core values:

Fostering Independence  •  Ensuring Safety
Cultivating Relationships  •  Promoting Happiness
Supporting Good Health  •  Embracing Cultural Diversity

Just remember to use the hashtag #DDAwareness #DPxAG #ICanDoMore

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