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Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities
个人和家庭福利保障
St Louis,Missouri 418 位关注者
AADD supports and serves aging adults with developmental disabilities to promote their dignity and independence.
关于我们
AADD was formed in 1989 as a special interest group and became incorporated in 1994. AADD has a primary objective of bringing the aging and developmental disability fields together to create and provide best practices for people aging with developmental disabilities (autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, epilepsy, and intellectual disability). It is a one of a kind organization in the United States, serving three area counties through ongoing programs and providing consultation and education beyond the geographical service area. In particular, AADD offers an Annual Conference on Aging with Developmental Disabilities. Historically, people with developmental disabilities died at younger ages. However, more recently, individuals with developmental disabilities have experienced a more dramatic increase in lifespan than the general population. The average life expectancy for people with a developmental disability was 22 years in 1931, compared to 62 years for the general population. Now, average life expectancy is 70 years for most people with developmental disabilities, quickly approaching that of the general population. Better healthcare and de-institutionalization have contributed to the rise in life expectancy; as older adults, they are living with aging family members, living independently or in supported living/group home settings. Most people with developmental disabilities did not produce offspring, so they have little if any family support as they age, thus the increased need for the support provided by AADD. Through our direct services, AADD's overarching goal is to prevent entry into unnecessary long-term care placement and premature death in individuals who are aging with developmental disabilities. In response to the latter, all AADD programs have a common goal to provide necessary training to assist individuals in achieving a greater independence in the home and community while aging in place.
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https://www.agingwithdd.org/
Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 个人和家庭福利保障
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- St Louis,Missouri
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1989
- 领域
- Developmental Disabilities、Aging和Aging with DD Conference
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2385 Hampton Ave
US,Missouri,St Louis,63139
Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities员工
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The 34th Annual Aging with DD Conference will feature engaging talks by expert speakers on aging with developmental disabilities. Attendees will learn valuable tips, hear inspiring stories, and get practical advice. To register for the 34th Annual Aging with DD Conference, visit: https://lnkd.in/gybnd_zV. For a preview of speakers at this event, visit: https://lnkd.in/gFaxbUQC If you are interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor, or would like to purchase an advertisement, visit: https://lnkd.in/gsTBP6BN
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Happy Giving Tuesday! Please consider supporting AADD in its mission to support and serve aging adults with developmental disabilities to promote their dignity and independence. Visit here https://bit.ly/3g7rt47 to donate. #aadd #agingwithdd #aginginplace
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