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DisAbility Awareness Day is an opportunity for the community to come together and spread awareness of disability issues. The public is invited to attend the free DisAbility Awareness Day event. This annual event combines interactive exhibits, information on disability issues, and live entertainment. Twenty-one (21) exhibitors who provide services to individuals with disabilities will have free information on available services and programs. The event is sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities and the Commission on Disability Issues.
Disability Awareness Day is celebrated annually in October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The theme for NDEAM 2026, "Celebrating Value and Talent," recognizes the value and talent American workers with disabilities add to our workplaces and economy and highlight their achievements both past and present.
This year’s honoree, Waugh Chapel Elementary School, will be presented citations from the Office of the County Executive and the County Council. This year’s honoree, Waugh Chapel Elementary School, is home to the first elementary-level Best Buddies chapter in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The program creates opportunities for students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to build friendships, participate in activities together, and promote a school culture centered on inclusion and belonging.
Citations from the Office of the County Executive and County Council will be presented to businesses, organizations, and individuals that provide employment or other opportunities to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. Featured performances will be provided by Sonny Ceferrati.