What does Intellectual and Developmental Disability mean?

The term Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) means a severe chronic disability that is attributable to a mental and/or physical impairment and is present before an individual reaches the age of 22. This disability reflects the individual’s need for a combination of special, interdisciplinary services, individualized supports, or other forms of assistance that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.

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