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The Administration on Developmental Disabilities
ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promotes independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community.
*Making a difference through  self-advocacy
ADD programs and services emphasize empowerment of people with disabilities and their families 
* Making a Difference through inclusion 
ADD programs foster community integration of children and adults who have disabilities in jobs, education, housing, and society.
* Making a difference through you!
ADD works through all people by increasing awareness,
improving communities,  and promoting a society in which people are valued for  their unique contributions and talents.
 
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In FY'01 activities by an ADD program:


State Councils on Developmental Fiscal Year 2001 Achievements:

> 5,854 adults with developmental disabilities secured jobs.
> 4,013 persons with developmental disabilities have homes of their own.
> 28,231 people acquired essential health care services.


State Protection and Advocacy Agencies Fiscal Year 2001 Achievements:

> 23,376 people were served in all 57 states and territories.

> 10,288 students with developmental disabilities accessed educational opportunities

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