Letter to the Editor: Developmental Disability Month

Dear Editor:

March is the month to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the 1st day of Spring. March is also Developmental Disability Month. Developmental disability as defined in the Developmental Disabilities Act means a severe, chronic disability of an individual 5 years of age or older that:

1. Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;

2. Is manifested before the individual attains