Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Celebrating our Community!
People served by S:US.
Every seventh person alive today–more than 1 billion people in total–lives with some form of disability. At S:US, we serve approximately 800 people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), as well as neurologic and psychiatric disorders. Common developmental disabilities include autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, hearing or vision loss, learning disorders, and ADHD.
For people with developmental disabilities, independence is a journey that takes community support, dedicated effort, time spent practicing, and opportunities that empower individuals to reach their unique goals. With the right set of supports, people with I/DD can live in, work in, contribute to and participate in the community. This happens over and over again, and every time it does, our society is made better and stronger.
We proudly celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this month and throughout the year. This important cause commemoration reminds us to reflect on the fact that we are all part of a broad spectrum of intellectual and physical functioning and pushes us all to be more understanding, compassionate, and focused on the work we need to continue to do as we strive to help people reach their fullest potential by creating opportunities for meaningful relationships, full integration into the community, and personal growth.
At S:US, we work towards a world with opportunity for all. We are committed to creating inclusive communities where everyone is valued, can do well, and succeed.
Join us in continuing to support our collective effort at improving the lives of people with I/DD, their families, and circles of support today, this month, and every month.