Chester County's Commissioners showed their support for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the issuing of a proclamation on Tuesday, March 19.

Chester County’s Commissioners showed their support for individuals with developmental disabilities on Tuesday, March 19.

We are proud to share that one of our participants, Gerry Wheaton, was featured in a photo with the County Commissioners which was included in an e-newsletter called Everyday PossAbilities published by Chester County Intellectual Disability Services. Gerry was photographed with the local county commissioners to commemorate a Proclamation that was issued as part of the county’s recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Chester County's Commissioners showed their support for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the issuing of a proclamation on Tuesday, March 19.

The Proclamation is quoted in the newsletter as saying, in part, that “Chester County … strives to support and empower individuals with developmental disabilities to find employment, foster relationships, pursue dreams, and live fulfilled lives as valued and contributing members of their communities.”

Chester County's Commissioners showed their support for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the issuing of a proclamation on Tuesday, March 19.

We are proud to be a part of a community and a county that recognizes and honors our community members with developmental and physical disabilities and we are honored to do our part to support and provide services for these individuals. To learn more about the types of services we offer, check out our How to Get Services page.