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We are Fishermen: The Importance of Identity and Fun

Center:

MO-University of Missouri, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2022

Contact Information:

Kelli Barton
[email protected]
816-235-8845

Product Description:

This article highlights the work of the Association on Aging and Developmental Disabilities (AADD) and how the organization has been able to serve its target communities through supported living, social clubs, and retirement support, feature education and training. AADD's work aims to promote independence at home and in the community. A task that has proved to be crucial as the generational life expectancy of individuals with IDD increases for the first time in history.

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Product/Publication Type(s):

Press communications

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers, Students

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To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

https://publications.ici.umn.edu/impact/34-3/we-are-fishermen

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