Developmental Disability Awareness/Acceptance Rally & Walk
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 1:00 PM
South Side of Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA
Pleasant View is collaborating with community partners who serve individuals with developmental disabilities for a community Rally & Walk to celebrate awareness, recognize barriers, promote acceptance, and affirm belonging.
Join Us
Come stand alongside individuals with developmental disabilities in our community.
- Hear from community partners and self-advocates
- Learn what matters most from speakers with disabilities
- Raise your voice for inclusion and accessibility
- Commit to building a community that values every gift and ability
This event is about visibility, belonging, and celebrating the contributions of people with disabilities in our community.
Make a Sign!
Attendees are encouraged to bring signs celebrating what they enjoy doing in the community. If you don’t have time to make one, we’ll have extras from previous years! Examples of signs from past rallies include:
• I volunteer
• I have a job
• Virginia is for people with disabilities
• I want to get married
• I want a job
• Celebrate Diversity
• Strength in Diversity
Together, let’s build a community where everyone is seen, valued, and included!