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Federal and State Laws: Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Center:

PR-Institute on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Carol Salas Pagan
[email protected]
787-754-4377

Product Description:

Public policy is a core issue for services to people with I-DD and their families. There are many issues about health, education, employment, transportation, independent living, recreation and housing, among others, that persons with I-DD and their families are looking for improve their quality of life and independence. They learn to be stakeholders, advocates and self-advocates seeking for better and appropriate services in order to reach their full participation and inclusion in society.

Keyword(s):

public policy, policymakers, stakeholders, federal and state laws, education

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families

Alternative Format:

Visual Format or Large Print, Language other than English

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A