What is a developmental disability?
As defined by the state of Colorado, a developmental disability is a disability that: occurs before the person reaches 22 years of age, substantially impacts the person’s daily life, is caused by mental retardation or related conditions (for example: cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, Down’s syndrome, or other neurological conditions) and impairs the person’s general intellectual functioning. People with developmental disabilities have an IQ of 70 or below, and they experience significantly limited daily living skills in two or more areas.
