In The News 16 March 2015

City of Hillsboro presents proclamation for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

By
The Highland County Press-

Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings signed a proclamation Monday morning in observance of March 2015 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Support specialist Charles Miller and students and staff of Hills and Dales Training Center and Highco, Inc. visited the mayor’s office to hear the proclamation.

Hastings encouraged citizens of Hillsboro to “support opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities,” including in “housing, employment and recreational activities.”

 

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Hastings also told the students in attendance that the city is working on ways to support inclusiveness for members of the community with developmental disabilities, including making Liberty Park “more accessible.”

The mayor also announced that as part of the city’s sidewalk project, they will be constructing “developmental disability-friendly sidewalks,” which was met with applause from the students.

The Highland County Board of DD has several other events planned in honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. On Thursday, March 19, the annual Hills and Dales open house and balloon launch will be held. The open house will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the balloon launch at 2:30 p.m.

A bowling fundraiser for the Highland County Special Olympics will take place March 21 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Highland Lanes. The following Saturday, March 28, the Dash for DD 5k will begin at 9 a.m. at the Highland County Courthouse.

For more information, go to: http://highdd.org.

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