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Goal Statement one sentence that further defines the topic
- To enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing and increasing employment opportunities and work related experiences designed to meet the specific needs of the employer.
Policy Options / Model Programs specific policies or program models, grouped by type, that are profiled
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People with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities will be employed in their communities, without any discrimination involved. They should be supported to make informed choices about their work and careers and have the resources to seek, obtain, and be successful in integrated community employment. No one is left behind and every person with this disability will have the same work opportunities as anyone else in the community. There will be equal amount of hours, pay and work for all persons with disabilities who are working.
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The Federal Government along with State and local Government must invest more funding and initiatives to enhance systems to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in becoming employed in community businesses. Some improvement has been made by awarding grants to states to enable a shift from facility-based, sheltered workshops to community-based, supported employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The communities must realize that it is important to support individuals with developmental disabilities, this will benefit the businesses as well. I would like to see more business participate in programs that provide resources in supporting people with developmental disabilities.
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Glossary of Terms key words or phrases that the layperson needs to know to understand this issue
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Developmental Disabilities
A disability that occurs before the person reaches 22 years of age, substantially impacts the person’s daily life, is caused by mental retardation or related conditions (for example: cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, Down syndrome, or other neurological conditions) and impairs the person’s general intellectual functioning. People with developmental disabilities have an IQ of 70 or below, and they experience significantly limited daily living skills in two or more areas.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a law that was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1990. It was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H. W. Bush, and later amended with changes effective January 1, 2009.
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