The image above is an abstract piece created by ArtEnables Artist Jamila Rahimi. Black leaves lie on top of a bright lime green background. The veins of the leaves are multicolored--blue, yellow, red, orange, pink, and green. in an orange bar is the text March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. #DDAM2023.
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March 2023 |
Welcome New Colleagues
During our March Employee Forum with the Director, we met the following colleagues.
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Kimberly George
Service Coordinator
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Rachael Green
Health Insurance Analyst
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Shana Holmes
Program Coordinator
Participant Directed Services
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Emilio Stewart, Jr.
Medicaid Waiver Specialist
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Tramiekiya Williams
Social Insurance Specialist
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Malcolm Bailey, Service Coordinator
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 MARCH EVENTS
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13 - 19
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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
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14
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Equal Pay Day
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15
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World Essential Workers' Day
Essential workers consist of police forces, healthcare workers, workers in the sanitary department, and more. This day celebrates their efforts to keep us safe and healthy.
Bridging Aging & Disability: Community Listening Session
4 - 5:30 pm • In-person at 250 E St., SW, or via Zoom.
See attached #DDAM Flyer for details.
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World Social Work Day
March is also Social Work Month. This year's theme is Social Work Breaks Barriers.
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Provider and Community Stakeholder Forum • 12 pm
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Budget Hearing • 9 am
Director Reese and the directors of ODR and MODDHH will testify before the Council Committee on Facilities and Family Services. The hearings can be viewed at www.janeeseward4.com/live.
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Celebration
3 - 6 pm • 250 E St., SW
Click here to learn more
PERSON-CENTERED CULTURAL HUMILITY TRAINING
10 am -1 pm or 5 - 8 pm (EST)
Presented by: Tanya Richmond, SDA
To register, click here or email Debbie Paul regarding which session you would like to attend at Debbie@sdaus.com. For accommodations, contact Dr. Yolanda Van Horn at yolanda.vanhorn@dc.gov or call (202) 527-5541.
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