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Subject: Developmental Disabilties Awareness Month!
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March 2020
March has been recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
since 1987 when President Ronald Reagan issued a public proclamation
urging Americans to provide individuals with developmental disabilities
"the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive
lives and to achieve their full potential."
This campaign seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people
with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life, as well
as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still
sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live. This
is a time to educate our communities on the needs of individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities and reflect on the progress
made toward improving the quality of life for them.
As disabled citizens began living in the general community, programs to
provide career planning, job coaching and supported employment began.
The idea that these individuals could become more productive members of
the workforce was new to many people. This began the shift of
expectations for disabled individuals. Living a productive,
self-directed life became an obtainable goal for them. This began to
address the full spectrum of services needed for people with
disabilities to live a secure, fulfilling life.
In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. This protected
workplace discrimination against people with disabilities. In 2004, the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was passed. This
further provided for early intervention, special education and services
to transition disabled high schoolers into adulthood. IDEA opened a
world of possibilities for the disabled. IDEA allowed disabled
individuals access to education, and programs for learning, social,
cognitive skills to utilize in adulthood. Today, disabled individuals
are also provided the right to equal housing and employment
opportunities, the right to receive fair wages, and retain the right to
privacy.
Like most of us, they desire to do meaningful work, live in a
comfortable and secure home; have good friends and a loving family. When
disabled individuals are provided the proper supports, training, and
education, their goals are within reach. People with disabilities are no
longer marginalized outcasts but are being integrated into many
mainstream schools, workplaces, and communities.
Although there has been a significant and positive change in the prior
decades, many challenges still remain for this vulnerable population.
Stereotypes and misconceptions about disability are still far too
common. The disabled are often viewed as tragic figures whom society
should pity. Contrary to what many might think, it is often these
attitudes that are the real tragedy of the community. People with
disabilities are capable of participating fully in community life, the
challenge is to focus on their abilities, not on their limitations.
According to a study by scientists from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA), 17% of children aged 3-17 years had a
developmental disability. This percentage increased over the two time
periods compared, 2009-2011 and 2015-2017.
That's 1 in 6 children!
Click here to read more on this month's blog Assisting Caregivers of
Children with Developmental Disabilities
Developmental disabilities are impairments in physical, learning,
language, or behavior areas. These conditions may impact day to day
functioning and usually last throughout a person's lifetime.
Developmental disabilities may begin anytime during the developmental
periods, before a baby is born, after birth, or because of injury,
infection or other factors.
Most are thought to be caused by a complex mix of factors including
genetics, parental health, and behaviors during pregnancy; complications
during birth and more.
Developmental disabilities can include cognitive disabilities, motor
disabilities, vision, hearing or speech impairments, and behavioral
disorders.
According to the CDC, developmental disabilities include (but are not
limited too):
* Autism Spectrum Disorder
* Cerebral Palsy
* Brain Injury
* Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
* Learning, Speech or Intellectual Disorders
* Hearing Loss
* Tourette Syndrome
* Vision Impairment
There are many other circumstances in which an individual could be
considered disabled. Often there is no cure, but treatment can help the
symptoms. Treatments include physical, speech, and occupational therapy.
Special education classes and psychological counseling can also help.
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