AJE would like to share upcoming March events in recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. See more details below!

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2025

Established in 1987 by Presidential Proclamation, National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) promotes community inclusion and highlights the many contributions of people with disabilities. This year’s theme is We’re Here All Year: Influencing Change, Impacting Lives. Check out the events happening during the month and join the celebration.

Tuesday, March 4
A Journey Towards Inclusivity
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Judy Heumann
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm • University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW • Student Center, Heritage Hall

Monday, March 10
Quality Trust Better Together Reception
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm LIA’s Restaurant
4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD
This annual event acknowledges the promise and potential that inclusion can produce.
Tickets range from $40 – $50. Limited Scholarships are available. Contact Tiffany Yuille, tyuille@dcqualitytrust.org, 202-448-1459.

Tuesday, March 11
Disability Awareness Training: The Encounter
10:00 am – 11:30 am on Zoom  Click Here To Register by March 5

This virtual session will educate employers about the value people with disabilities bring to the workplace. A panel of people with disabilities will discuss their employment journey and answer questions about the challenges they faced and the successes they achieved. For more information, contact Sylvia.Bailey-Charles@dc.gov.

Saturday, March 15
Project ACTION! Meeting (Open to All)
Project ACTION! is DC’s self-advocacy coalition
11:30 am – 3:00 pm – First Trinity Lutheran Church – 501 4th St. NW

Thursday, March 27
Advocacy for Equity Awards Ceremony
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – DC Department on Disability Services – 250 E St. SW