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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to recognize Texans with developmental disabilities and highlight services and supports that promote independence, employment, and community participation.
Developmental disabilities are lifelong conditions that begin in childhood and may affect learning, mobility, communication, or behavior. These can include intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and other related conditions. More than 600,000 Texans have a developmental disability.
Access to education, meaningful work, health care, and community life strengthens both individuals and our state. Families, educators, employers, policymakers, and community leaders all play a role in ensuring Texans with developmental disabilities have opportunities to succeed.
Texans seeking information, services, or support can explore the following:
Governor Greg Abbott stated in his proclamation that “Texans can learn about how classrooms, workplaces, houses of worship, and communities are stronger when they include people of all abilities.”
During this month and throughout the year, Texans are encouraged to learn more about developmental disabilities and support efforts that expand opportunity and participation across our state.
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