Do many adults with disabilities live at home with parents/other caregivers?
Nationally, there are over 700,000 adults with developmental disabilities living at home with caregivers aged 60 or older. In Indiana, there are over 14,000 adults with developmental disabilities living at home with caregivers aged 60 or older. Without a place to go, they will become adult “orphans” if they outlive their parents. • What requirements are there for residency? – The minimum age requirement is 21. – A diagnosis of a mild to moderate developmental disability. – Mainly independent in daily care needs. – Minimal Medical needs. – Ability to meet the financial obligations. • What is your goal/mission? Our mission is to support adults with developmental disabilities in their pursuit of developing life skills, interests, and maximum independence. JV offers a program of residential, vocational, educational and social support services in an environment that fosters life-long learning, self-sufficiency and dynamic community. • What activities are residents involved? Residents are in
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