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Join Us for a Night of Fun and Support! Get ready for an amazing evening at our annual Summer Breeze […]
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Did you know that an estimated 35% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) also have a mental health condition?
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DC is in the process of rolling out an exciting new way to offer services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our mission is to be a force for change in the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families so they can succeed, thrive, and experience full membership in the community.
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Quality Trust supports many Latino American youth and adults with developmental disabilities in our advocacy work. Our bi-lingual advocate, Elver Ariza-Silva supported a 21 year-old man with Down syndrome who lived with his mother, sister and two young cousins.
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The D.C. Autism Society has reached out to Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities for assistance and advice for its families and members on many occasions over the past years…
Ron Hampton, President, DC Autism Society
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Quality Trust has been a great partner for Project ACTION! Quality Trust is a strong ally and advocate for people with developmental disabilities.
Ricardo Thornton, Sr., Co-President, Project ACTION!
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