During the month of March each year, The Arc of Orleans County celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with its sister chapters across the state. This year the celebration has gone national, with The Arc of the US and organizations throughout the country joining in the celebration.
Individuals with developmental disabilities have goals and dreams like everyone else - they want to make friends, have caring relationships, be independent, find meaningful employment, and make contributions and be involved in their community.
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a perfect time to step up and make a difference. You can help by hiring a person with a disability; inviting one to participate in your civic organization or community activity; contacting your legislator and asking him or her to support citizens with disabilities in your community; or giving time or money to an organization supporting people with disabilites.
Very soon The Arc of Orleans County will be beginning its Annual Membership Drive for 2011. Please consider becoming a member and making a gift to help The Arc of Orleans County continue the work of assisting people with disabilities. The membership letter is being mailed in just a few days to everyone on The Arc's mailing list. If you aren't on the mailing list and are interested in becoming a member, please call The Arc's Community Relations Department at 585-589-5516 ext. 227 (Denise Withey).
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