Awareness Day Quotes
	"AD/HD makes simple tasks like returning phone calls or emails and paying bills more difficult for me... but ADD is not all negative. It's part of me and I'm proud of who I am. There are always things I need to improve, but the energy and charisma that are also part of having ADD make me who I am and have helped me in my sport." Cammi Granato, Olympic Gold Medalist and captain of the United States Womens Hockey Team
	"Through education you gain an under-standing of what you have been struggling with all your life. You begin to develop a new sense of self respect and pride which allows you to stop hiding and make choices that allow you to live increasingly in your areas of strength. You begin to develop a new concept of yourself as a strong and whole individual with differences." Sari Solden
	"You are more than your AD/HD. Feel your power and find your place." Wendy Richardson
	"Everyone who has ADD can sculpt a fulfilling, joyful life out of what they've been born with... A comprehensive treatment plan, one that takes into account many and varied interventions, is the best treatment plan. Over time, it can help a person of any age who has ADD find a new life." Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, Delivered from Distraction
	" Learning about this strength, my limitation, my disorder, (ADD) forced a decision-making process that changed my life--resulting in both personal and business success." Michael Zane, Entrepreneur and former CEO, Kryptonite Bicycle Locks(KBL)

ADDA Awareness Day Toolkit

For the fourth year in a row, ADDA is leading the nation in recognizing National AD/HD Awareness Day, which will be celebrated this year on September 19. ADDA has also expanded its Awareness campaign into a yearlong effort, with a series of regional conferences and teleclasses taking place during the rest of the year.

We have prepared a toolkit so you can assist ADDA in its AD/HD awareness efforts. Read below to find out how you can join our awareness campaign by organizing an awareness event in your community, writing your local legislators or encouraging local media outlets to cover this important health issue. The possibilities are endless!

Join ADDA as we raise AD/HD awareness and empower AD/HD individuals to live full and successful lives!

What is ADDA Doing to Promote AD/HD Awareness?

ADDA has again led the way for the creation of a U.S. Senate resolution designating Sept. 19, 2007 as “National AD/HD Awareness Day.” Click here to read the official resolution (PDF)

In order educate as many people as possible about AD/HD, ADDA is offering a special series of free teleclasses for members taking place September 17th to September 20th in addition to the regular Fall Teleclass Series that will run every Wednesday night September 12th through November 28th. Click here to learn more.

ADDA is holding four regional meetings this fall to provide information, resources and networking to adults with AD/HD and to the professionals who work with them. Click here to learn more.

Read these press releases to find out about ADDA’s work to promote AD/HD Awareness

• ADDA, CHADD, NMHA Press Release (PDF)
• ADDA Press Release (PDF)
• View the PDF of the official AD/HD Awareness Resolution

How Do I Promote AD/HD Awareness?

• What Can I/We Do For Awareness Day? For AD/HD Professionals (PDF)
• What Can I/We Do For Awareness Day? For Groups or Individuals (PDF)
• Send out letters
  • Send a Letter to the Editor (Microsoft Word)
  • Send a Letter to your local Library (Microsoft Word)
  • AD/HD Book List for Library - The Short List (PDF)
• Distribute Awareness Posters (PDF)

How do I Organize an Awareness Day Event?

• Organizing an Awareness Event - Strategic Planning Form (PDF)
  

How Do I Get the Word out About my Event?

• Tell us about your event.
• Send a letter to your local Cable TV or radio station
• Send a Public Service Announcement to your local TV or radio station (Microsoft Word)