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Round 1: You pick the winner! DDSO’s Coloring Contest
April 26, 2022
You pick the winner! Participants from DDSO’s Sacramento programs have worked hard on coloring and decorating special thank you cards for this year’s Big Day of Giving ! Votes will be counted as “likes” per photo on Facebook. The top 3 winners chosen will receive art supplies and sweets as prizes.
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Crowdfunding Film Project: Crystal’s short film “What about Elaine?”
February 18, 2022
NOW is your chance to support an aspiring young filmmaker’s dreams in the Sacramento community! Crystal Baker is a participant and aspiring filmmaker with DDSO’s Employment Plus program. She runs a weekly film review and The Review Window and hopes to become a filmmaker that can use film to bring
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DDSO’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) Precautions
March 16, 2020
Hello, this page will be periodically updated with any news regarding Coronavirus precautions at DDSO. As of Friday, March 20th, 2020: All programs and entities operated by DDSO are CLOSED. This includes the main office, Capitol Books & Gifts, and all 5 Programs (Alan Short Center, Achievement Development and Care,
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Collaboration makes the world go round! Thank you to the leaders, volunteers, donors and community members who partner with DDSO to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities.