Every March, we celebrate Developmental Disability (DD) Awareness Month. DD Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with developmental disabilities, build inclusion within the community, and to educate others on the many abilities of people with DD.
Did you know that orange is the official color of DD Awareness month? This year, championed by the Community Outreach department, Developmental Pathways collaborated with community partners to “go orange” and host events dedicated to raising awareness. Our goal is to celebrate and improve the lives of those with developmental disabilities.
The events scheduled for the second half of the month were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we got behind #DoingMyPartCO, promoting awareness online and distributing swag bags and promotional items to our partners.
Thank you to all who planned events, distributed promo items, and raised awareness about developmental disabilities. With our deepest gratitude, thank you to all who make our local communities more accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities.
We would love to see our community go orange in March 2021! #ChooseToInclude #COIDD #DDAwarenessMonth
March 2020 | DD Awareness Month Recap
March 2 | The Pepsi Center lit up orange in support of DD Awareness.
March 4 | The Arc hosted a family outing to watch the Colorado Avalanche take on Anaheim Ducks & Second Star to the Right Bookstore hosted “Story Time for All.”
March 6 | Access Gallery (powered by artists of all abilities) handed out orange swag bags to spread awareness at Denver’s famous First Friday Art Walk.
March 7 | The Autism Community Store hosted a complimentary Ice Cream Social.
The Peanut Butter Falcon Screening |Developmental Pathways will be rescheduling our screening of The Peanut Butter Falcon movie in partnership with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and the Sie Film Center, pending the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and State recommendations. We will keep you up to date on the details of this event!
Colorado Miss Amazing | Colorado Miss Amazing provides opportunities for girls and women with disabilities to build confidence and self-esteem in a supportive environment. It is a platform for girls and women with disabilities to have their voices heard and their faces recognized, and to share their abilities, ambitions, and dreams with the world. Developmental Pathways loves to support and promote organizations that are doing great work through promoting inclusion and confidence. Click here for more information about Colorado Miss Amazing and the 2020 pageant.
