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    PNS employment grants are designed to improve the employment outcomes of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn More
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What is the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?

AIDD is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are able to fully participate in and contribute to all aspects of community life in the United States and its territories.

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    April 2, 2013
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    March 21, 2013
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    March 18, 2013
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9 FOAs Released in 2012 - PNS, UCEDDS, HAVA

In FY 2012 AIDD released funding opportunity announcements for PNS, UCEDDs, and HAVA projects.

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AIDD Program and Project Contacts Map

AIDD Program and Project Contacts

August 23, 2012

Featured Research

Research to Practice in Self-Determination Series

December 15, 2011

The Research to Practice in Self-Determination Series describes key issues in the field of developmental disabilities that can be enhanced by efforts to promote self-determination.

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Students with Intellectual Disabilities Learn Skills for Entry-Level Jobs

Washington, DC

AIDD is Now a Part of the Administration for Community Living (ACL)

On April 16, 2012, AIDD, the Administration on Aging, and the Office on Disability joined the newly created ACL.

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