Join Us Tomorrow, February 27th For a Special Lunch and Learn Event on Cyber Security

Join us tomorrow, February 27th for a special Lunch + Learn event at RCM's Main Office from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM--learn about Cyber Security and how to stay safe online! All are welcome! Please remember to BRING YOUR LUNCH! RSVP to hflickinger@rcmofwashington.com or sgroves@rcmofwashington.com

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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Join us as we celebrate inclusion! March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and we are excited to celebrate the talents, accomplishments, and contributions of our DC developmental disability community. We have a great line up of speakers and performers and look forward to entertaining you!

We will welcome Mayor Muriel Bowser and DDS Director Andrew Reese to share with us their vision for a DC that celebrates our disability community! We join many people across the country in celebrating inclusion!


To learn more about this event, and register, click here: March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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The Pope, and The Little Girl

A beautiful little girl with Down syndrome, got up from her seat during a papal audience and went toward the Pope. The security guards quickly moved in to take her back to her mother. The Pope stopped everyone and said to the girl, "come sit next to me.” The girl then sat down near him and the Holy Father continued to preach while holding hands with the little girl.

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Arrangements for Roger Butt’s Celebration of Life

The celebration of Roger Butt's life will be held at Stewart Funeral Home.

Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location:
Stewart Funeral Home
4001 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019

                           We hope all who loved and cared for him can join us.

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Georgia Toddler with Down Syndrome Named 2018 Gerber Baby

Dalton, Ga. - After a nationwide search, Gerber has found this year's Gerber Spokesbaby, 18-month-old Lucas Warren from Dalton, Ga.

Lucas was picked out of more than 140,000 entries to the contest thanks to his adorable smile and giggle.

He is also making history as the first winner of the Gerber Baby Photo Search to have Down syndrome.

“Lucas’ winning smile and joyful expression won our hearts this year, and we are all thrilled to name him our 2018 Spokesbaby,” said Bill Partyka, Gerber's president and CEO. "Every year, we choose the baby who best exemplifies Gerber's longstanding heritage of recognizing that every baby is a Gerber baby, and this year, Lucas is the perfect fit.

To read more on this story, click here: Georgia Toddler with Down Syndrome Named 2018 Gerber Baby

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My ADA Story: A Deafblind Lawyer Dismantling Digital Barriers

Summary: Haben Girma, a deafblind lawyer, shares her personal story and explains how the ADA is helping Americans with disabilities continue to tear down barriers.

Haben Girma, a deafblind lawyer, introduced the President at a White House reception last week to mark the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This afternoon, she sent the following message to the White House email list, in which she shares her personal story and explains how the ADA is helping Americans with disabilities continue to tear down barriers.

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I recently had the honor of introducing President Obama at a White House reception commemorating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

To read more on this story, click here: My ADA Story: A Deafblind Lawyer Dismantling Digital Barriers

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