Support Theatre for All for Developmental Disability Awareness Month 2026!

What your donation supports:

TFA Companies: Theatre, Dance, and Choir performances by adults with developmental disabilities (come see our next play in May)
TFA Outreach Program: Weekly performance classes for students in special education classrooms in New Hanover, Brunswick, & Pender Counties
TFA Leadership Program: Training for experienced company members to become paid teaching assistants in our Outreach Program
TFA Summer Camps: Performance camp for teens and adults + Radio Drama camp for adults
NEW: Evening Performance Workshops for Teens & Adults
Community Visibility: Opportunities for TFA performers to attend community & theatrical events

This year, we are showing our gratitude throughout March with Acts of Kindness by our staff, company members, Board of Directors, and friends.

Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated! *When submitting your donation, Givebutter will request a tip. Make sure the tip is set to the amount you would like (or turn off completely).

About Theatre for All

Theatre for All (TFA) began in 2014 with one community class for adults and one outreach class for students at Laney High School. Over the last 12 years, TFA has grown tremendously. Our goal is to bring the benefits of performing arts to youth and adults with disabilities in every southeastern North Carolina county. Visit our website to learn more about us.

About Developmental Disability Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month (DDAM). In 1987, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation establishing March as DDAM. The proclamation encourages support for people with developmental disabilities, recognition of their needs and potential, and inclusion in all areas of community life.

What are "developmental disabilities"? Developmental Disabilities are conditions that impact a person's physical, learning, language, or behavioral abilities. These conditions include Autism Spectrum, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Williams Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, and visual/audio/speech impairments. They are caused by genetics, parental health during pregnancy, complications during birth, bacterial and viral infections, or exposure to environmental toxins.

Why do we need awareness about developmental disabilities? People with developmental disabilities are relatively isolated from the broader community from an early age. At school, most are instructed in self-contained classrooms in order to meet their unique learning needs. When they grow up, many people with developmental disabilities are not employed, or they hold jobs that are not public-facing. Unfortunately, this means there is little interaction with the broader community. Increased awareness helps overturn stereotypes by encouraging attention to the unique personalities and abilities of people with developmental disabilities.

How can you make a difference? There are many organizations that advocate for the rights, independence, and community inclusion of people with developmental disabilities. Get involved! Create friendships, as isolation is one of the worst consequences of having any disability. If you have a business, hire people with developmental disabilities in roles suited to them. And of course...see a performance featuring actors with developmental disabilities. You will be entertained and your perspective will expand!

2026 Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Acts of Kindness Fundraiser!