DISCOVER THE MANY WAYS PEOPLE WITH IDDs ARE
Connectable is excited to present Shopability Saturday – a citywide event on March 6 that invites our entire community to support more than 150 businesses across Jacksonville that employ individuals with Autism, Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental differences (IDDs).
You can find these companies on our searchable, interactive map, which is designed to help you locate IDD-inclusive businesses right in your neighborhood.
Download the event guide to learn more about our city’s commitment to inclusive employment opportunities, and don’t forget to enter the #ShopabilityJax challenge for a chance to win a $100 Visa card.
Together, let’s shine a light on those who choose to see the abilities of individuals with IDDs and celebrate their contributions!
meet Some In Our Community With IDDs
From top athletes to hard-working employees, people with IDDs on the First Coast are diverse individuals with their own interests, values and personalities. Meet some of the people who make up Northeast Florida’s IDD community.
MEGAN'S story
JACOB'S story
GREG'S story
CIARA'S story
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