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Developmental disability is a severe, chronic disability that begins any
time from birth through age 21, and is expected to last for a lifetime.
Developmental disabilities may be cognitive, physical, or a combination
of both. While not always visible, these disabilities can result in
serious limitations in everyday activities of life, including self-care,
communication, learning, mobility, or being able to work or live
independently. Such disabilities are almost sure to result in a lifetime
of dependence on publicly funded services, unless families receive
sufficient support, children receive appropriate education, and adults
receive appropriate services that enable them to live and work in their
local communities. Approximately four million Americans have
developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities can occur in any
family, no matter what their ethnic, economic, religious or political
background.
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