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Welcome to Day 1 of Developmental Disability Awareness Month!
Today we’re breaking down a simple but important question: What is a developmental disability?
Many people confuse developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities, but they’re not the same thing. An intellectual disability is one type of developmental disability — but developmental disabilities also include autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and many other lifelong developmental differences.
In this video, I explain:
✅ What “developmental disability” actually means
✅ The difference between DD and ID
✅ When developmental disabilities begin (before age 22)
✅ Examples of common developmental disabilities
✅ Why the medical definition is different from the justice and community definition
✅ Why so many people have developmental disabilities and don’t know it
✅ How disabled Montanans are organizing during DDAM
All month long, I’m sharing short daily videos to help people learn, connect, and find their place in the disability community — especially here in Montana.
If you want to join a self‑advocacy group in your town, we’re building them right now in communities across the state. Comment below or send a DM and I’ll send you the sign‑up link.
Let’s grow this movement.
Let’s build belonging.
And let’s organize for the future of disability justice in Montana together.
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Disability Rights Montana is leading a cultural shift in how we view, value, and support people with disabilities. Our videos and podcast episodes explore real stories, legal victories, and advocacy strategies that empower disabled Montanans to live with dignity, autonomy, and purpose. Whether you're a self-advocate, family member, service provider, or policymaker, this channel is your hub for disability justice, inclusive community-building, and systemic change. Join us in making Montana a place where disability is recognized as a vital part of our culture—not something to fix, but something to celebrate.

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