Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities

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There are many different books and first hand stories by and about people with Developmental Disabilities. bit.ly/DDAwarenessBoo… #developmentaldisabilitiesawarenessmonth

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Join us in celebrating #SocialWorkMonth! 🌟💙 Social workers support and uplift older adults in our communities every day, and we appreciate everything they do. 💙 #SocialWorkers #SWMonth2026 #AgingWell

March is here! 🚀 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Missouri 🧡💙 Theme: We’re Here. Then, Now, Always. People with DD belong in every part of community life. Learn more & get involved: dmh.mo.gov/dev-disabiliti… #DDAM2026 #WereHereThenNowAlways #MissouriDDD

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Help raise awareness by sharing this month on social media. Share your stories, learn about the different types of disabilities. #developmentaldisabilitiesawarenessmonth

Deep breath in, deep breath out. No matter how busy or overwhelming life feels, we can choose to slow down, notice and make the most of life's precious everyday moments. Join us #MindfulMarch actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march

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Mindful March - Day 1: Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march #MindfulMarch

Mindful March - Day 2: Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march #MindfulMarch

Happy Women’s History Month! Recognized since 1980, when President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8th as National Women's History Week, this month celebrates the accomplishments of women worldwide.

Mindful March - Day 1: Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march #MindfulMarch

Sometimes you have to let go… and start again Image: instagram.com/milanicreative

Today, Feb 28, is #RareDiseaseDay2026! Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities joins the world to spotlight 300M+ people living with rare diseases—many causing developmental disabilities we support daily in MO. Theme: #MoreThanYouCanImagine — equity & youth voices matter! Show your stripes, MO! 🦓 #ShowYourStripes #MissouriDD 💙

Friendly February - Day 27: Call a friend to catch up and really listen to them actionforhappiness.org/friendly-febru… #FriendlyFebruary

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Friendly February - Day 24: Tell a loved one about the strengths that you see in them actionforhappiness.org/friendly-febru… #FriendlyFebruary

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Happy #NationalCaregiversDay from Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities! 🙌Huge thanks to all caregivers—especially family members supporting loved ones with developmental disabilities. Your dedication changes lives. We’re here with resources & support. You make MO stronger! 💪#MODDD #CaregiversMatter dmh.mo.gov/dev-disabiliti…

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