NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities

March is Women’s History Month and throughout history there have been multiple famous women with disabilities that have made significant contributions. Judith ‘Judy’ Heumann is remembered as the “mother” of the disability rights movement for her activism and strong commitment to the struggle for disability rights. From leading the 504 sit-ins to fighting for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Judy dedicated her life to advancing the rights of people with disabilities.

Thank you, Governor Hochul, for issuing a special proclamation in honor of #DDAwareness2025 recognizing the rights and dignity of people with developmental disabilities and encouraging us all to consider ways we can help people with DD reach their fullest potential. Read the proclamation here: https://ow.ly/CZEF50VeV59

Join the Westchester Institute For Human Development monthly "Hear Our Voices" Self-Advocacy group meeting on March 19th from 6-7pm. You can register to attend here: https://ow.ly/R4UG50VeSls

Today is Harriet Tubman Day! Tubman had epileptic seizures since she was 12 and is remembered for leading enslaved Black people to freedom. Recent studies show that black children are less likely to be diagnosed with a developmental disability than white children showing similar signs, and even when diagnosed, they are less likely to receive the same services as white children. Honoring Harriet Tubman's legacy means working to close the gaps in diagnosis and service delivery for black children with developmental disabilities.

Today is International Women's Day. Join us in celebrating women whose lives and advocacy have created change and inspired others.

The Summit on Aging, Independence, and Transportation provides an opportunity to connect, learn and share "Best & Next Practices" for addressing the current and future needs of older adults and people with disabilities. The day-long event will feature keynote speakers and concurrent workshops throughout the day. Date and Time: Wednesday, March 26 · 8am - 4:30pm EDT Location: Buffalo Marriott Niagara, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst, NY 14221 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVemz_es

Thank you to all the wonderful dentists working to keep our teeth healthy! Did you know that nearly 10% of America’s dentists are trained at the NYU College of Dentistry? In 2019, the NYU College of Dentistry opened their Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities, where they provide state-of the-art, accessible dental care! Click this link to learn more about how NYU is working to make the dental field more inclusive: https://lnkd.in/e2gJ5nfM

The statewide SETF is hosting a series of lunch and learns in lieu of an annual conference this year. Next week, they will be hosting Sexuality and Healthy Relationships Education for Students with Disabilities. Below is a registration link. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/ezJqdDR4 Disability Rights New York

March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Did you know, approximately one in 345 children in the U.S. have cerebral palsy. Including adults, there are nearly 1,000,000 people in the U.S. with CP.

The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, in partnership with Elevatus Training and with grant-funding from the NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD), is hosting a full-day virtual training on the intersections of gender-based violence and developmental disabilities using the 3 R’s framework: Recognize, Respond and Refer. The training will equip developmental disability providers and gender-based violence providers with the knowledge and skills to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive support to survivors with developmental disabilities. Date: March 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Register Here: https://ow.ly/MrTu50VagI1