CONNECT
LEARN
The first step in joining the connectable campaign is to educate yourself about people with IDDs – what their lives are like, what challenges they face and how you can interact with them. Meet some of the people with IDDs in Northeast Florida through these stories (link to Stories page), and learn more about IDDs with the following resources:
The first step in joining the connectable campaign is to educate yourself about people with IDDs – what their lives are like, what challenges they face and how you can interact with them. Meet some of the people with IDDs in Northeast Florida through these stories (link to Stories page), and learn more about IDDs with the following resources:
- IDD Fact Sheet (link to downloadable sheet)
- Approachability: Connecting with People with IDDs (link to downloadable sheet)
- IDD Fact Sheet for Students (link to downloadable sheet)
See our Helpful Links page for more details about the IDD community in Northeast Florida and upcoming events happening in the area.
SHARE
One of the best ways to make our community more connectable is to share the campaign with your family and friends, in person or on social media. Here are resources you can use to pass on the Connectable message to your social network.
One of the best ways to make our community more connectable is to share the campaign with your family and friends, in person or on social media. Here are resources you can use to pass on the Connectable message to your social network.
- Sample Social Media Posts
- #IAmConnectable
- Profile picture frame
- Viral Email Template (link to downloadable email template)
- Downloadable logo and seal (links to downloadable seal and logo in PNG, JPEG, etc.)
Follow us on social media to keep updated on the Connectable campaign and use the hashtag #IAmConnectable to share your story and unite with others in the community. Show social media icons (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)
VOLUNTEER
Northeast Florida has a strong community network of nonprofits that serve as a unique, positive system of care for those with IDDs. If you are interested in helping out, there are many great non-profit organizations where you can connect with people with IDDs. For more information on local nonprofits that work with persons with IDD, click here.
EMPLOY
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Connect
How Can I Connect?
People with IDDs can form strong personal connections like anyone else, but many people feel nervous about or don’t know how to approach them. When you do take the time to connect with a person with IDD, you’ll likely have a rewarding experience.
If you’re ready to connect with people with IDDs, read our Approachability fact sheet for tips on how to start a conversation
link to Approachability Fact Sheet