Emily is 5 years old and shows how inclusion has already benefited her, her family, and her community.
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In her early 20's, Abby is an active and career-oriented young adult who personifies how self-determination and choice set a person on the path toward achieving their dreams and goals. Read more
For Liz, living in her own home and being employed are not unrealized dreams. Check out her Possibilities story and see how self-determination and support helped her reach her goals. Read more
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About the Developmental Disabilities Institute
The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is located on the campus of Wayne State University in the heart of Detroit’s cultural center. DDI is the state of Michigan’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and is part of a nationwide network dedicated to the development of inclusive communities, the enhancement of the quality of life of people with disabilities, and the enrichment of the field of disability research and service.
Events
- May 16 2012 at 9:00 AM
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Work Group Meeting
- June 5 2012 at 12:00 AM
- Developmental Disabilities Institute Community Liaison Training
- June 12 2012 at 6:00 PM
- Empowerment Education Training: Supporting Growth Through Opportunity and Choices
- June 21 2012 at 12:00 AM
- The Arc Michigan Annual Conference
- June 22 2012 at 12:00 AM
- Michigan Partners for Freedom Local Leader Summit
- June 26 2012 at 6:00 PM
- Empowerment Education Training: Supporting People in Establishing Friendships and Making Community Connections
- July 8 2012 at 12:00 AM
- IASSID Academy Pre-Conference Workshops
- July 9 2012 at 12:00 AM
- International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) 2012 World Congress
- July 10 2012 at 12:00 AM
- Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council Annual Picnic
- July 17 2012 at 6:00 PM
- Empowerment Education Training: Living a Self-Determined Life