What is Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PADD)?
PADD is a program operated by Co-Ad, Inc., a nonprofit legal services organization. If you have a developmental or physical disability and feel you are being abused, neglected or denied your legal rights because of your disability, Co-Ad, Inc. may be able to help you. Who is Eligible for PADD Services? PADD services are available to people who have a severe and chronic developmental or physical disability … Whose disability began prior to age 22. Whose disability substantially limits their abilities in three or more of the following life activities: • Self-Care • Language • Learning • Mobility • Self-Direction • Independent Living • Economic Self-Sufficiency Or, who is a child (birth to age five) who has substantial developmental delays or specific congenital or acquired conditions which have a high probability of resulting in developmental disabilities if services are not provided.
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