Every March for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), DC highlights how people with developmental disabilities and their families contribute to strong, diverse communities. See all the events listed below and get more information about each in the flyers attached at the bottom of the page.
Wednesday, March 4
A Journey Towards Inclusivity:
A Legacy of Access and Justice - The Judith Campaign
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • Pepco Edison Place Gallery
702 8th Street NW
Thursday, March 5
Virtual Parents Café with the
Ethiopian and Eritrean Special Needs Community
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm ▪ Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85137267944?
pwd=S2cvYUtNdWVLV01BZG94TWhFZit0UT09
Meeting ID: 851 3726 7944 • Passcode: 036448
Tuesday, March 10
Disability Awareness Training for
Employers and Managers: Ask it Basket
10:00 am – 11:30 am ▪ A Virtual Session
Register in advance here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1L3OVZ7LT7iket4cPb9Q2A
Wednesday, March 11
The Power of Play: Building Connections and Belonging for Young Children with IDD and Their Families
A partnership between the Georgetown University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, the Special Olympics, and local families
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ▪ A Virtual Session
Join here: https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5qDL-r8PRAasQgZ3AOElEQ#/registration
Saturday, March 14
Project ACTION! and Lifeline Partnership’s DDAM Celebration
11:30 am – 2:00 pm ▪ First Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Fourth Street NW
RSVP to [email protected]
Wednesday, March 18
Her Story, Her Power –
Women in Leadership Community Panel Discussion
4:00 – 6:00 PM • Location TBA
Thursday, March 26
Advocate for Equity Awards Ceremony
3:00 – 5:00 PM • DC Department on Disability Services, 250 E Street SW
Saturday, March 28
Project ACTION! Meeting – Open to All
Project ACTION! is DC’s self-advocacy coalition
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 441 4th St NW
Conference Room 1117
Monday, March 30
2026 Quality Trust Better Together Reception
5:00 – 7:00 PM • Arrels by Chef Pepe Moncayo
Inside the Arlo Hotel, 333 G Street NW
The event flyers are attached. To request accommodations, contact [email protected] or call/text 202-880-7580.
