Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education | Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities

Resource Name:Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education | Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities

The Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities (AADD) provides support to adults of all ages with developmental disabilities, with an emphasis on those age 50 years and older. Our goal is to assist individuals in maintaining their independence and support them in continuing to be active members of their communities. Through our direct services, AADD's overarching goal is to prevent entry into unnecessary long-term care placement and premature death in individuals who are aging with developmental disabilities. In response, all AADD programs have a common goal to provide necessary training to assist individuals in achieving a greater independence in the home and community while aging in place. In addition to serving three area counties in the St. Louis area through ongoing programs, AADD also provides consultation and education beyond the geographical service area. In particular, AADD offers an Annual Conference on Aging with Developmental Disabilities.