DD Awareness Month Proclamation

Whereas: Individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, neighbors and co-workers encourage everyone to focus on the abilities of all people;

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Whereas: the most effective way to increase this awareness is through everyone’s active participation in community activities and the openness to learn and acknowledge each individual’s contribution;

And,

Whereas: opportunities for citizens with developmental disabilities to function as independently and productively as possible must be fostered in our community;

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Whereas: we encourage all citizens to support opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities in our community that include full access to education, housing, employment, and recreational activities;

And,

Now, therefore, I, (official making proclamation), do hereby proclaim March, 2012 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and recognize that “together” we accomplish more and everyone wins. Take time to get to know someone with a disability and what he or she has to offer.

Products

Reinventing the wheel can be very expensive. That's why the Public Images Network offers its resources to help create awareness in your community without breaking the budget. We offer low cost items to help your local disability awareness campaign.

T-Shirts

High quality 100% cotton shirts imprinted with the awareness theme logo. These shirts will complement any public awareness activity. Cost is $12 per shirt.

Pens

The pens are imprinted with the awareness theme logo. They are great for fairs, activities with students, and staff. Priced at just 95¢ each.

Posters

These beautiful, full-color 16 inch X 20 inch posters promote acceptances, respect and awareness of individuals with disabilities. Priced at just $2.50 per poster.

Mugs

These handsome ceramic mugs with a four-color imprint of the awareness theme are perfect for gifts and public awareness events. Cost is $6 per mug or 12 mugs for $60.

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2012 Awareness Campaign

The 2012 awareness theme encourages people to understand that when people with disabilities are welcomed into local neighborhoods, workplaces, houses of worship, and schools everyone wins.

Resources

Logo. Download the logo artwork for the 2012 campaign. The art may be used in your publications and with your promotional items to complement the nationwide campaign sponsored by the Public Images Network.

People First Language. This is a handy guide that can help journalists, writers and public speakers choose language which reflects the dignity of people with disabilities.

Disable the Label. Posters and designs that can help in a campaign to end the use of the "R" word.