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National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March 1 - March 31
The official theme for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) in 2026 is:
“We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.”
This theme emphasizes that people with developmental disabilities have always been, are now, and will always be integral members of our communities, workplaces, families, and future
When we talk about disability awareness, we are talking about recognizing and valuing a significant portion of our global population. In fact, an estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability, representing about 16% of the world’s population.
This observance focuses specifically on the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life.
