2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Every March for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), DC highlights how people with developmental disabilities and their families contribute to strong, diverse communities. See all the events listed below and get more information about each in the flyers attached at the bottom of the page.

Wednesday, March 4
A Journey Towards Inclusivity:
A Legacy of Access and Justice - The Judith Campaign
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • Pepco Edison Place Gallery
702 8th Street NW

Thursday, March 5

Virtual Parents Café with the

Ethiopian and Eritrean Special Needs Community

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm ▪ Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85137267944?

pwd=S2cvYUtNdWVLV01BZG94TWhFZit0UT09

Meeting ID: 851 3726 7944 • Passcode: 036448

Tuesday, March 10

Disability Awareness Training for 

Employers and Managers: Ask it Basket

10:00 am – 11:30 am ▪ A Virtual Session

Register in advance here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1L3OVZ7LT7iket4cPb9Q2A

Wednesday, March 11

The Power of Play: Building Connections and Belonging for Young Children with IDD and Their Families

A partnership between the Georgetown University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, the Special Olympics, and local families

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ▪ A Virtual Session

Join here: https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5qDL-r8PRAasQgZ3AOElEQ#/registration

Saturday, March 14
Project ACTION! and Lifeline Partnership’s DDAM Celebration
11:30 am – 2:00 pm ▪ First Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Fourth Street NW

RSVP to [email protected]

Wednesday, March 18

Her Story, Her Power – 

Women in Leadership Community Panel Discussion

4:00 – 6:00 PM • Location TBA

Thursday, March 26

Advocate for Equity Awards Ceremony

3:00 – 5:00 PM • DC Department on Disability Services, 250 E Street SW

Saturday, March 28

Project ACTION! Meeting – Open to All

Project ACTION! is DC’s self-advocacy coalition

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 441 4th St NW