In 1987, March was named Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 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.”
On this episode of Audio ABLE, we talked with Margaret Hooper, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Director of Public Policy and Advocacy.
Press “play” below to learn more about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, how FDDC is celebrating, and how you can get involved this month.
To learn more about FDDC and all that they are doing to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, visit their website at FDDC.org.
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