May is ALS Awareness Month
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
ALS usually strikes people between the ages of 40 and 70, and approximately 20,000 people in the U.S. have the disease at any given time.
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Celebrate Maryland Day by reflecting on community values, inclusion, and access to mental health and developmental disability support services.
Celebrate National Each Person Is A Person of Worth Day by promoting inclusion, and respect for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions.
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and recognizing the abilities and achievements of individuals with Down syndrome.
Explore how stigma affects individuals with developmental disabilities and learn how communities in Maryland can promote inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunities for all.
Learn how communities can promote inclusion, awareness, & support for individuals with developmental disabilities during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Celebrate International Women’s Day by recognizing the women who lead, support, and advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities worldwide.
Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), early signs, diagnosis, treatment options, and support services available for families in Maryland.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. What does it mean for individuals and families in Maryland, and how can communities promote inclusion and access?
Explore how the final days of February offer time for reflection, mental health awareness, and renewed commitment to developmental disability support in Maryland.
Learn about Turner syndrome, co-occurring developmental and mental health conditions, and how individuals and families in Maryland can access comprehensive support.