March: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

 
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder and Michigan officials are encouraging residents to get to know and help out fellow state residents living with developmental disabilities this month.


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Snyder has proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

A developmental disability generally shows before a person reaches the age of 22. It is a severe and chronic disability due to a physical or mental impairment and can impact a person's day-to-day activities such as mobility and self-care. Developmental disabilities include autism and cerebral palsy.

There are about 178,000 adults and children living with developmental disabilities in Michigan. That's according to the Michigan Department of Community Health.





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