Published Mar 2023
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The effort to develop and maintain independence for Iowans with developmental disabilities depends largely on Direct Support Professionals. DSPs assist people with disabilities in a variety of ways: basic care like feeding and bathing, transportation, shopping or help getting and holding a job. There is a severe shortage of DSPs, however, so there are meaningful jobs, with regular but flexible hours, available all over the state. Learn how you can become a DSP--and change lives every day, including your own.
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Experts nationwide share their insights and advice: What will the future look like for people with developmental disabilities? Let's talk...about health care, education, employment, housing, voting and living an independent life as an active member of the community.
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Published Jan 2023
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Experts nationwide share their insights and advice: What will the future look like for people with developmental disabilities? Let's talk...about health care, education, employment, housing, voting and living an independent life as an active member of the community.
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Published May 2022
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How do you stop a bully -- at school, at work, online or anywhere? The Nevada Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities offers expert advice on what to do wherever bullying occurs.
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Published Sep 2020
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Voting can be a complicated process. And it is made even more difficult by a global pandemic and polling places closing in states such as Georgia. Fewer polling places means longer lines and less access. Add to that changes in technology, such as Georgia’s new electronic voting machines, and it becomes more important than ever that all voters understand the resources at their disposal.
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Published Aug 2020
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The Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities salutes the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as the work being done in its own state.
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Published May 2020
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Learn how Vermont is making our state a more welcoming place. The Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council highlights the importance of inclusion.
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Published Mar 2020
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Making your community a more inclusive place for everyone. Services for the developmentally disabled in Santa Clara County and surrounding areas.
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Published Feb 2020
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Maine Developmental Disabilities Council shares its accomplishments and success stories of Mainers with developmental disabilities in its 2020 annual report.
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Published Nov 2019
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Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council works to shift policy, disrupt myths and highlight the needs of individuals with disabilities. With a team comprised of individuals from various backgrounds, the Council is able to impact the community in a multitude of social sectors and increase access for those with disabilities.
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Published Oct 2019
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Through a team of self-advocates, allies and service providers, Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities is shifting attitudes, influencing policy, and increasing access for people with disabilities in education, employment and housing throughout Tennessee.
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Meet people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living their best lives in Georgia communities. Since 1971, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities has promoted the complete inclusion of people with disabilities; and with your participation, it is guaranteed!
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Published Aug 2019
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When people with disabilities have access to employment, post-secondary education and other community institutions, everyone involved is enriched. Since 1971, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities has promoted the complete inclusion of people with disabilities; and with your participation, it is guaranteed!
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Published Jul 2019
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When people with disabilities have access to employment, post-secondary education and other community institutions, everyone involved is enriched. Since 1971, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities has promoted the complete inclusion of people with disabilities; and with your participation, it is guaranteed!
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Published Jul 2019
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The Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities works to promote self-determination and inclusion in all areas of life for people with disabilities!
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Published Jun 2019
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When people with disabilities have access to employment, post-secondary education and other community institutions, everyone involved is enriched. Since 1971, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities has promoted the complete inclusion of people with disabilities; and with your participation, it is guaranteed!
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Published Jun 2019
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When people with disabilities have access to employment, post-secondary education and other community institutions, everyone involved is enriched. Since 1971, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities has promoted the complete inclusion of people with disabilities; and with your participation, it is guaranteed!
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Published Jun 2019
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When people with disabilities have access to employment, post-secondary education and other community institutions, everyone involved is enriched. Since 1971, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities has promoted the complete inclusion of people with disabilities; and with your participation, it is guaranteed!
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Published Feb 2019
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People with disabilities are challenging assumptions to live life on their terms — and in their communities. Meet people who have hopes and dreams, people who are living in a comfortable home of their choosing, attending a highly ranked university, working a demanding career, getting married, having children. They just happen to do it while having a disability.
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Published Aug 2018
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Individuals with developmental disabilities have varied and diverse skills and aptitudes that contribute to our community's richness and diversity. When our schools, workplaces and living spaces are inclusive, individuals with developmental disabilities and our communities benefit. In this publication funded by Sacramento-area organizations, find out what inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities looks like and learn tips for educators, employers and landlords/developers on how to be more inclusive.
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