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The Olmstead Commission's goal is to move North Dakota forward towards greater integration and inclusion for individuals with disabilities with respect to community services and supports, employment, education, healthcare, housing and transportation. The Olmstead Commission's goal is to move North Dakota forward towards greater integration and inclusion for persons with disabilities with respect to community services and supports, employment, education, health care, housing and transportation.

October 2026 Olmstead NewsletterCheck out the newsletter on our website:https://www.olmstead.nd.gov/sites/default/files/...
10/01/2026

October 2026 Olmstead Newsletter

Check out the newsletter on our website:
https://www.olmstead.nd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Olmstead%20Newsletter%20October%202026.pdf

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month where we recognize the contributions of individuals with disab...
10/01/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month where we recognize the contributions of individuals with disabilities in the workplace and promote inclusion in employment. It is an opportunity to highlight the skills, talents, and perspectives of workers with disabilities while encouraging employers and communities to remove barriers and create equal opportunities to apply, obtain, and advance in employment.

As FASD Awareness Month comes to an end, the conversation shouldn't.Awareness is the first step. Understanding leads to ...
09/30/2026

As FASD Awareness Month comes to an end, the conversation shouldn't.

Awareness is the first step. Understanding leads to better support. Better support creates greater opportunities for independence, inclusion, and community participation.

Let's continue learning about FASD, challenging misconceptions, reducing stigma, and listening to the people and families who live with FASD every day.

FASD awareness isn't just for September.

A home. A community. A place to belong.Individuals with FASD may face challenges with managing money, remembering appoin...
09/28/2026

A home. A community. A place to belong.

Individuals with FASD may face challenges with managing money, remembering appointments, navigating relationships, or completing everyday tasks. That doesn't mean they cannot live in the community. It may just mean they need individualized supports to make community living successful.

The goal should be to provide individuals with the appropriate supports and resources needed to achieve success and thrive in the community.

Inclusion MattersIndividuals with FASD belong in our communities.They belong in schools.They belong in workplaces.They b...
09/26/2026

Inclusion Matters

Individuals with FASD belong in our communities.
They belong in schools.
They belong in workplaces.
They belong in neighborhoods.
They belong in community activities.

FASD awareness isn't just about understanding a diagnosis. It's about creating communities where people with FASD have opportunities to belong, participate, contribute, and thrive.

Myth vs. FactMyth: FASD is readily apparent from a person’s looks.Fact: Only around 10% of those diagnosed with FASD hav...
09/24/2026

Myth vs. Fact

Myth: FASD is readily apparent from a person’s looks.

Fact: Only around 10% of those diagnosed with FASD have the associated facial features. Assuming a person should look like their disability is stigmatizing.

Myth vs. FactMyth: Drinking in moderation won’t cause FASD.Fact: No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.
09/22/2026

Myth vs. Fact

Myth: Drinking in moderation won’t cause FASD.

Fact: No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.

Myth vs. FactMyth: FASD is rare. Fact: FASD is more common than many realize. Studies suggest 3 to 5% of the population ...
09/20/2026

Myth vs. Fact

Myth: FASD is rare.

Fact: FASD is more common than many realize. Studies suggest 3 to 5% of the population may be affected (roughly 1 in 20 people).

To every Direct Support Professional: Thank You!Thank you for showing up.Thank you for listening.Thank you for encouragi...
09/19/2026

To every Direct Support Professional: Thank You!

Thank you for showing up.
Thank you for listening.
Thank you for encouraging independence.
Thank you for supporting choices.
Thank you for celebrating successes—big and small.
Thank you for helping people pursue their goals and participate in their communities.

And thank you for the countless things you do that may never make it into a job description but make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

During DSP Recognition Week and every week, we appreciate you and the important work you do.

Community living is about more than where someone lives. It's about belonging. DSPs help individuals with disabilities p...
09/18/2026

Community living is about more than where someone lives. It's about belonging. DSPs help individuals with disabilities participate in the everyday experiences that make a community feel like home.

Going to work.
Meeting friends for coffee.
Going shopping.
Attending community events.
Pursuing hobbies.
Volunteering.
Being part of something bigger.

By providing individualized support, DSPs help make these opportunities possible.

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