MOUNT VERNON — There were more than 950 Knox County students who participated in the annual Developmental Disabilities coloring (K through 2nd grades) and essay (3rd through 5th grades) contests, according to a press release from the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
“The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities would like to thank the elementary school students of Knox County for helping recognize March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month,” the release stated.
There were 90 classrooms participating county-wide, representing all 11 public elementary schools in Knox County.
“March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and that gives the Knox County community a great opportunity to create awareness, to learn more about inclusion and to share in the stories of individuals who live, work and thrive in Knox County,” organizers stated. While the County Board of DD and its various provider agency partners are active year round in providing service and supports for those with developmental disabilities, March is a particularly fun time for us to highlight the important roles that individuals with developmental disabilities have within the fabric of our great community.”
