It's not too late: Envisioning the Future -

November 16, 2010

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3. OR answer one of the following questions:

• Childhood (0-21): How do we ensure that each child with a developmental

disability will live a healthy and happy life in a loving family home; fully

participate in all of the experiences of childhood in inclusive, welcoming

communities; be empowered to advocate for themselves; and successfully

graduate from school prepared for college or a career of their choosing?

• Adulthood (21-60): In the future, what will be the most important

contributing factors to ensuring that adults with developmental disabilities

achieve equality of opportunity, independent living, economic

self-sufficiency and full participation as valued members of inclusive,

integrated communities? Which critical issues must be prioritized - access

to healthcare, employment, supports and services, technology, housing,

transportation, other issues?

• Aging (60-end of life): Aging concerns affect us all. The number of adults

with developmental disabilities age 60 years and older is projected to

nearly double from 642,000 (2000) to 1.2 million (2030). What can we do to

empower older individuals with developmental disabilities to remain in their

own homes with a high quality of life, to maintain independence and good

health for as long as possible, and to enjoy community and family

relationships through the end of life?

• Supports from families, caregivers, professionals and other allies: Over

75% of people with I/DD live with families, often with aging parents. Direct

support workers usually earn very low wages. Families and caregivers often

struggle to access any level of formal support at all. How can we address

the future care giving and support challenges of communities, families, and

the allies who care about people with developmental disabilities?

4. If you have a written testimony, we would like you to submit it online at

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