Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council

10/15/2026

🤝 THURSDAY – CONNECTION STARTS WITH YOU! 🌟

Behind every family, individual, and organization is a story, an experience, and something valuable to share. 💙

Being connected to a community can help people exchange ideas, discover resources, and feel less alone.

💡 FACT OF THE DAY: Peer support allows people with shared experiences to exchange practical information, encouragement, and ideas.

🌈 Whether you are a family member, self-advocate, service provider, or community supporter, you have something valuable to contribute!

📣 DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED! Join SIDDC and become part of a community committed to sharing information, building relationships, and promoting inclusion.

👉 Go to SIDDC.org today to learn about becoming a member. We would love to have you involved!

💬 What is one piece of advice you would share with a family beginning its disability-services journey?

Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council SUPPORT – ADVOCACY – RESOURCES Are you a parent of, or caregiver for, someone with an intellectual and/or developmental disability and are in need of a support system? Are you an individual with an intellectual and/or developmental disability lo....

10/15/2026

Register here:
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10/15/2026

10/14/2026

🗣️ WEDNESDAY – EVERY VOICE DESERVES TO BE HEARD! 💙

Self-advocates, parents, siblings, caregivers, professionals, and community supporters all have valuable perspectives to share! 🌈

When people come together, they can help bring attention to challenges, celebrate successes, and encourage positive change.

💡 FACT OF THE DAY: Self-advocacy means expressing your own needs, preferences, choices, and goals—and everyone deserves opportunities to have their voice heard.

❤️ At SIDDC, we believe that listening, sharing, and working together are important parts of building an inclusive community.

📣 WE WANT YOUR VOICE AT THE TABLE! Become an SIDDC member and help strengthen the community working to support people with disabilities on Staten Island.

👉 Visit SIDDC.org and take the first step toward getting involved!

💬 How can our community do a better job of listening to people with disabilities?

Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council SUPPORT – ADVOCACY – RESOURCES Are you a parent of, or caregiver for, someone with an intellectual and/or developmental disability and are in need of a support system? Are you an individual with an intellectual and/or developmental disability lo....

10/13/2026

USE YOUR VOICE!
📣 It's time to rally! Please join us at the New York State Capitol on November 16 and tell lawmakers to invest in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) service system.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4hamGvq

10/13/2026

Click here to join
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10/13/2026

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10/12/2026

💙 MONDAY – LET’S BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY!

🌟 A stronger community starts with YOU!

Every family, self-advocate, caregiver, professional, and service provider has something valuable to contribute. When we work together, we can help create a more informed, supportive, and inclusive Staten Island! 🤝

💡 FACT OF THE DAY: Inclusion means creating opportunities for people with disabilities to participate meaningfully in community life.

💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: What does an inclusive Staten Island look like to you?

📣 TAKE ACTION TODAY! Don’t just follow our page—become part of the mission! Join the Staten Island Disabilities Council (SIDDC) and help strengthen our community.

👉 Visit SIDDC.org today to learn how to become a member!

💙 Together, our voices are stronger!

Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council SUPPORT – ADVOCACY – RESOURCES Are you a parent of, or caregiver for, someone with an intellectual and/or developmental disability and are in need of a support system? Are you an individual with an intellectual and/or developmental disability lo....