Developmental Disability Advocates

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our Mr. Bill Knittig, our Director of Service Coordination. Below you will find a link to his arrangements. In addition, the church, CanaanSTL, will be sharing a live stream on their Youtube for those who don't feel comfortable coming in person to a gathering of people.

Check out our website for a great job opportunity. We are looking to add to our Service Coordination team. https://www.ddadvocates.org/job-posting/

Check out NextStep for Life and their festive door decos! Another agency in the County being creative with holiday fun!

Check out Pony Bird being creative and making fun for their residents. Great Job!

The Caseys held another patio party yesterday The Grinch showed up and tried to crash the party. Fortunately, the residents were able to fight him off!

https://caregiveraction.org/national-family-caregivers-month November is National Family Caregivers Month and this year's theme is #CaregivingInCrisis. Being a... family caregiver is challenging all the time and the job has gotten much more difficult this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more at the link below. Families enrolled in NextStep's MyCare respite program should watch for details soon on this year's virtual family learning sessions.

If you trick or treat this year, please stay safe! Before you go to bed, don't forget to reset your clocks!

Check out our updated Strategic Plan by visiting our website at www.ddadvocates.org/reports/

Virtual Autism Conference Opportunity. November 5th - 8:30-11:45 November 6th - 8:30- 12:00 Keynote speakers include Dr. Kristin Sohl, and Best Selling Author and Speaker, John O'Leary. For more information go to: https://www.easterseals.com//autism-conference-series-virt

Special Event This Friday, October 30th at Sacred Heart Church. Seating is limited. for more information you can contact Sacred Heart.