Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Posted on Tuesday, 4 of March , 2008 at 2:44 pm
ALBANY—The Governor’s office has proclaimed March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, honoring the tens of thousands of people in New York State who live with developmental disabilities, their contributions to the state, and the families, friends, caregivers, and advocates who support them.
The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) will host a month-long exhibit in Albany chronicling the history of disabilities in New York State and celebrating the “success stories” of individuals with developmental disabilities.
“New York leads the nation in ensuring that persons with developmental disabilities are provided critical support through carefully designed and innovative programs,” said Gov. Eliot Spitzer. “We have seen bold advancements in the rights of people with developmental disabilities and we must continue working to expand opportunities. As we applaud these achievements we must also commend the family members and caregivers who play an integral role every day in helping individuals with developmental disabilities lead productive lives.”
The exhibit will run from March 5 through March 31 in the Empire State Plaza’s South Concourse in Albany. It will feature displays from the Museum of disABILITY History near Buffalo and profiles of accomplished individuals with developmental disabilities.
Nearly 350,000 New Yorkers live with a developmental disability. Initiatives like NYS-CARES III, which provides out-of-home community residential alternatives for adults, and other programs such as supported employment, which helps individuals enter the workforce and become productive members of society, are vitally important in creating opportunities for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities.
To view the proclamation visit www.ny.gov/governor/keydocs/proclamations/179.html. For more information about the exhibit or about programs and services offered through OMRDD, visit the OMRDD website at www.omr.state.ny.us. 3-04-08
Category: Disabled, New York State
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