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Planting The Seeds Of Community Inclusion

The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities has launched a multimedia campaign to encourage people to welcome individuals of all abilities.

Visitors to the agency's display in the Science and Industry Building at the State Fair near Syracuse will get a seed packet -- symbolism for planting the seeds of community inclusion.  They'll also be asked to write a welcoming message on a postcard that will be shared on social media.

"We can all take part by inviting people with disabilities to participate in community groups and activities and by inviting people into our businesses as patrons and employees," said OPWDD spokesperson Jennifer O’Sullivan.

O'Sullivan says people can also participate in the campaign by filling out a digital postcard or sharing a welcome video on social media. 

 There's more information at www.opwdd.ny.gov/welcome.  The State Fair runs through September 5th.

Beth Adams joined WXXI as host of Morning Edition in 2012 after a more than two-decade radio career. She was the longtime host of the WHAM Morning News in Rochester. Her career also took her from radio stations in Elmira, New York, to Miami, Florida.