Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County

Let’s be honest—paying taxes isn’t anyone’s favorite. But when you pay your property tax, you’re doing much more than checking off a yearly obligation; you’re sending powerful support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! How? St. Charles County twice approved a tax (real and personal) to support citizens with developmental disabilities—once in '77 and again in '86. This line item (.1223% per $100 assessed valuation) generates over $2M for the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board (DDRB) to fund services from local nonprofits like BCI. Over 3,000 individuals access critically needed services and supports, including early intervention, therapies, residential, employment/employment training, respite for caregivers, socialization/recreation, technology/technology training, and adaptive equipment. Take a quick peek at your bill breakdown, and you’ll see it. And while it’s a small part of the overall total, its impact is huge! Other counties are also funded this way. So, as the December 31 deadline approaches, we thank you all for being part of something big. Your support strengthens our community and changes lives! #Community #PersonalPropertyTax #ThankYou #InclusionMatters #Disability Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County

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?? Exciting News! ?? My book *The ABCs of Disabilities* is officially available for preorder in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats! ??? I’d love your help in making this book accessible to as many people as possible! Please request it at your local bookstores and libraries, and consider gifting a copy to elementary schools. This will ensure that *The ABCs of Disabilities* reaches a wider audience, helping to educate and inspire. As we gear up for the official release on September 17, I would greatly appreciate your help in boosting the book's visibility. On release day, please take a moment to write a review on the Amazon page. Your reviews will be instrumental in driving The ABCs of Disabilities higher in Amazon’s rankings and algorithm, helping it reach more readers. You can copy/paste the review you’ve emailed, or write a new one–your choice! Please do not include that you are my friend or relative in your review on Amazon or Goodreads as your review will be flagged and removed from the websites. Please continue to post about the book on social media using the hashtag **#ABCsDisabilities**. I’m also thrilled to announce three upcoming book signings in Saint Louis: ?? **September 28** at The Heights (tickets on sale now at stlouispublishers.org) ?? **October 5** at the Missouri History Museum during Festability ?? **October 19** at Mid Rivers Mall at the DASA Ability Gym from 2-4 pm CST Thank you all for your incredible support! Let's make a difference together! ?? Thank you to RAC (pronounced rack) STL, aka the Regional Arts Center of Saint Louis for my grant to support the book process! ID: a picture of Sean’s upcoming book, “The ABCs of Disabilities” releasing this year. The book is on a white background. The book cover is an off-white-yellow colored background. It is a playful cover with the first three letters in a brighter yellow for “A”, the letter B is in orange, and the letter C is in purple. Illustrations of kids are playing all over the letters, with Sean’s illustrated character being on top of the letter C. He is waving. The character on top of “A” is holding an orange flag that had the word “the” on it, one kid is hiding behind the letter “B” and there’s another character in front of it standing. Besides her, a kid in a walker is on one side and on the other, a kid with Down’s syndrome is sitting on the ground playing with blocks. There’s an orange basketball by the letter C. Below it says Sean’s name as the author. Illustrated by Anna and Daniel Clark. Up top is a quote from @Maryfashik: “a beautifully crafted and thoughtfully illustrated book that introduces young readers to the diverse world of disabilities.”