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March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Save the date for a few of the fun things we have planned.
Individual Events
Month Long Initiatives
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New banners in Downtown Delaware – If you’re taking a stroll down Sandusky Street don’t forget to take a selfie with one of our banners and use the hashtags #DDAwarenessMonth and #universALL!
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Downloadable Video Background – In this virtual world we find ourselves in, consider using our themed background for your next video call.
- Click here to download background.
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#universALL Stickers and Sanitizers – Be sure to stop in at one of these participating businesses to support their business and pick up a sticker or hand sanitizer with our new #universALL logo! (Please note these will be available beginning March 8)
- Nocterra Brewing Co., Ill Mannered Brewing Company, Long Branch Pizza, Surve, District 13, The Coffee Vault, CrossFit Delaware, Fit Fresh Fast, Coffeeology, Oak & Brazen, J. Gumbos, Wornstaff Memorial Community Library, Honey & Abernathy, Shorty’s Pizza.
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Use Our Social Profile Frame – Visit our Facebook page and select our temporary profile frame for your profile photo. You will help raise awareness all month long!
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Follow Us on Social Media – Follow us on social media to see features of inclusive places in Delaware and 2021 Lifetime of Giving recipients.
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DD Awareness Month Logo Contest
At the beginning of 2021, DCBDD hosted a community-wide logo contest to determine the logo that will be used alongside our #universALL theme. The winner of this year’s contest is a family member of someone we serve. Her inspiration for #universALL stems from a few different areas…
According to the artist, “The Earth is meant to represent everyone around the world. The hands circling the Earth are again meant to be inclusive of ALL people. Disabilities can be seen in all shapes, sizes and colors of people. The different colors of the hands are just a small representation of the many different disabilities that can be found universally. For example, the yellow and blue might represent Down syndrome, or the yellow/gold might stand for hearing disabilities or Spina Bifida. The purple could represent Epilepsy or ADHD and the blue shade might represent Reye’s Syndrome or Fragile X. This is just a sample of disabilities represented by many different colors. Finally, while disabilities can affect anyone, the love that connects us all is universALL.”
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Faces of DCBDD!
DCBDD is working on a refresh of our website and we need your help! Please help us build our catalog of photos by sharing photos of the people we serve living their best lives. Please send photos by March 31, 2021.
- Photos can be sent to anne.flanery@dcbdd.org.
- Please click here to download and complete our media release document. In order for your photo to be used we will need consent.
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Monthly Community Resource Feature |
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Work Related Assistance Program
It can be difficult to gain or maintain employment if you don’t have the resources for transportation, uniforms, and everything else it takes to succeed in the workforce. The Work Related Assistance Program from Bridges Community Action provides eligible clients with employment-related assistance. To be eligible, total household income must be at or below 125% of federal poverty guidelines. For more information, call 937-642-4986 or visit https://www.bridgescap.org/wrap
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Monthly Technology First Feature |
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DoseHealth
DoseHealth electronic medication dispenser prompts an individual and administers the appropriate medication at the set time, all without needing someone in the home to personally pass medication. The medication remains available for a set duration (e.g., one hour) then locks when the time has expired. A trusted caregiver is notified about whether or not the medication has been removed from the tray. DoseHealth provides a chart that helps to track and monitor medication adherence. For more info, visit: https://www.dosehealth.com/.
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Assitive Technology (AT) Consultation
Do you have a barrier that might be able to be solved by AT? Make an appointment with DCBDD's Tech Committee for a quick consultation. To make an appointment, contact AssistiveTechnology@dcbdd.org.
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Community Events & Resources |
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March 9, 2021
6:30 p.m.
Relationships, Dating, and Sexuality for People with I/DD: Breaking through the Stigma and Silence
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Discovery Series Archive
Did you miss one of the Discovery Series? Not to worry! All sessions are recorded and archived on our YouTube channel.
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Statewide Developmental Disabilities Awareness and Advocacy Day (virtual)
March 2, 2021
10:00 a.m.
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Toilet Training Class for Caregivers
2-Day Class: March 9th and March 16th
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Local Chipotle Supports 2021 Hunger Games - March 9, 2021
In preparation for the 2021 Hunger Games, there is a dine out charity event occurring at the Chipotle in Delaware City off of 23. The Hunger Games is the annual Thanksgiving Meal Kit distribution event that supports hundreds of people in Delaware. A portion of the proceeds will be directed to buy additional food in November for the Hunger Games. Click here to learn more. Two things to note:
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This charity event only applies to carry out orders not delivery
- When ordering, please use the promo code: YLNG4AY
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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources:
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccines, refer to the following resources:
And don't forget! DCBDD is keeping our COVID-19 webpage updated with new information and resources. As always, do not hesitate to reach out to your DCBDD contact or call the main line 740-201-3600 for assistance. |
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