February 14: It's Not Just Valentine's Day

Wednesday, February 14, is widely known in the United States as Valentine's Day. However, there are other happenings on that day. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day at the Capitol will take place from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Developmental disabilities refer to specific conditions such as fetal alcohol syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and kernicterus.) Attendees can visit exhibitors, go to a press conference and a rally, have lunch in the Capitol Courtyard, and meet with legislators. For more information about developmental disabilities, go to https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/index.html.

February 14, 2018, is also the day registration for the 20th Annual Family Cafe opens on its website familycafe.net. (Please refer to my post "Promoting My Life Story at the Family Cafe" from June 13, 2015, to read about my experience with this event). The conference features information, training, and networking opportunities as well as the Governor's Summit on Disabilities. There is no admission fee for the Family Cafe, which will take place June 15-17 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando (a limited number of attendees will receive financial assistance for hotel rooms).

As a Roman Catholic, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention February 14 this year is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, a period of preparation for Easter (April 1). What will you be doing on February 14?

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