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)

National AD/HD Awareness Week
September 14-20, 2008

WHAT CAN I/WE DO FOR AWARENESS WEEK?

For Coaches, Doctors, Psychologists & Other Professionals

• Partner up with your local Mental Health Association or College Disability Services Center for an event.
• Partner up with other professionals in your area to present a workshop on AD/HD.
• Sponsor special events on Awareness Week, such as AD/HD screenings, informational meetings, or discounted services.
• Include an announcement in your E-zine or newsletter, or send a postcard announcement to your database.
• Put a brief announcement at the end of your e-mail signature line.
• Hang an Awareness Week poster in your office.
• Volunteer to speak to local support and/or advocacy groups.
• Write an article for your local newspaper.
• Offer a free coaching session.
• Purchase booth space at a local street fair. Distribute information and/or to offer free AD/HD "screenings" to adults.
• Offer to provide on-site education programs, or AD/HD sensitivity training to employers or educators to foster a workplace or educational environment supportive of individuals with AD/HD.

These are just a few suggestions to get you started, but feel free to get as creative as possible!