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  2. Arizona Training Program - Wikipedia

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    In 1927, H.B. 50 authorizes the creation of the Arizona Children's Colony "for the care and education of mentally deficient children." [2] In 1952, the Arizona Children's Colony was opened. Before 1952, Arizona State Hospital accepted people with I/DD as well as people with mental illness. Fay Arrington, a mother whose twin boys were two of the ...

  3. Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act

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    The law defined the relatively new term "developmental disability" to include specific conditions that originate prior to age 18, are expected to continue indefinitely, and that constitute a substantial handicap. [2] These conditions included intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and dyslexia. [2]

  4. Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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    Organizationally, the Administration on Developmental Disabilities is located within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is part of the Department's Administration for Children and Families. In 2012, ADD was included in the newly formed Administration for Community Living. [2] [3]

  5. State schools, US (for people with disabilities) - Wikipedia

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    J.S. Tarwater Developmental Center, Wetumpka (1976–2004) [9] Albert P. Brewer Developmental Center, Mobile (1973–2001) [10] In 2001, residents were moved to different buildings in Daphne. Albert Brewer-Bayside Developmental Center, Daphne (−2004) [11] Glenn Ireland Developmental Center, Birmingham (1986–1996) [12]

  6. Developmental disability - Wikipedia

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    Developmental disability is a diverse group of chronic conditions, comprising mental or physical impairments that arise before adulthood. Developmental disabilities cause individuals living with them many difficulties in certain areas of life, especially in "language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent living". [1]

  7. The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights ...

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    This legislation is currently being executed and monitored by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. [3] The full title of each of these bills: "To improve service systems for individuals with developmental disabilities, and for other purposes" [1] [2]

  8. Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional - Wikipedia

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    A Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, often referred to as a QIDP for short is a professional staff working with people in community homes who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and was previously known as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional or QMRP. [1]

  9. Services and supports for people with disabilities - Wikipedia

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    The mission of The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), as quoted from their website "ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally-competent needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self ...