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.

Tuesday, March 4
A Journey Towards Inclusivity
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Judy Heumann
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm • University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW • Student Center, Heritage Hall

Monday, March 10
Quality Trust Better Together Reception
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ▪ LIA's Restaurant
4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD
This annual event acknowledges the promise and
potential that inclusion can produce.
Tickets range from $40 - $50.
Limited Scholarships are available. Contact Tiffany Yuille,
[email protected], 202-448-1459

Tuesday, March 11
Disability Awareness Training: The Encounter
10:00 am – 11:30 am on Zoom ▪ Click Here To Register by March 5

This virtual session will educate employers about the value people with disabilities bring to the workplace. A panel of people with disabilities will discuss their employment journey and answer questions about the challenges they faced and the successes they achieved. For more information, contact [email protected].

Saturday, March 15
Project ACTION! Meeting (Open to All)
Project ACTION! is DC's self-advocacy coalition
11:30 am – 3:00 pm ▪ First Trinity Lutheran Church ▪ 501 4th St. NW

Thursday, March 27
Advocacy for Equity Awards Ceremony
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm ▪ DC Department on Disability Services ▪ 250 E St. SW

The event flyers are attached. To request accommodations, contact [email protected] or call/text 202-880-7580.