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Autism Acceptance Month Feature: Katie

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis, according to a newly-released report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In addition to 5.8 million Autistic adults, this prevalence means that Autism likely touches a vast majority of Americans either …

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Autism Acceptance Month Feature: Alden

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis, according to a newly-released report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In addition to 5.8 million Autistic adults, this prevalence means that Autism likely touches a vast majority of Americans either …

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2024: Self-Advocate Spotlight

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, an important time dedicated to raising awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life. It is also a time to acknowledge the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in …

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Augmentative & Alternative Communication Month 2022: Self-Advocate Spotlight

October is both National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month! Hear from Rachel, an ASCV Staff Member and Self-Advocate Council Co-Chair, on what this month means to her: “The most important lesson that I have learned in recent years is that I get to live my life on my own …

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022: Self-Advocate Spotlight

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022, members of our Self-Advocate Council are sharing a glimpse into their work journeys and what NDEAM means to them! Name: Giovanni As someone who is disabled and employed NDEAM is important to me because being employed has given me a sense of empowerment in my life. …

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