Developmental Disability
Awareness Month
Story by Vice President
Services, Becky Hansen
Help us celebrate! South
Dakota Governor, Michael
Rounds, has declared March
as “Developmental
Disabilities Awareness
Month”.
Each and every day at South
Dakota Achieve, we strive to
raise awareness about the
needs and rights of the
people we serve, as well
celebrate the contributions
they make to our
communities.
During the month of
March, help us
celebrate this
special month by
learning more about
the ways we can open
our minds, hearts,
and our eyes those
with developmental
disabilities.
Think Beyond the Label "Marie"
- (Video)
“Labels get in the way, but
disabilities rarely do.” This
commercial which features Alana
Wallace, who uses a wheelchair for
mobility, helps us to remember to
focus on the talent & skills each
person brings to the team, not their
disability.
Myths & Facts
Read about five common myths
employers often believe about
employing people with disabilities.
Help us debunk the myths and reveal
the facts
People First Language
Written by Kathie Snow, this
resource provides examples of
“People First Language” we can use
to help us embrace more respectful
and accurate language about people
who happen to have disabilities.
