Aging adults with developmental disabilities and the accelerated aging of individuals, has resulted in an increased need:

• to understand and gain knowledge about the aging process specific to persons with developmental disabilities,
• to assist aging adults to understand the aging process and their lifestyle options,
• to identify the gaps in service delivery
• to develop working relationships with the other sectors to meet the needs of the aging individuals,
• to redevelop/redefine our services.
  

The resources in this section are:

Activities/Programs includes a variety of resources, ideas . . . for "older" adults. Many of the resources listed in the other sections of this web site will as well be of assistance. Although some of the resources are not specifically for adults with developmental disabilities, the material will be useable with some modifications.

Information on Aging and Developmental Disabilities includes fact sheets, resources to assist service providers to understand and support aging individuals

Tools for Personal Planning includes resources that focus on planning with the aging adult, resources for assisting individuals to plan/prepare for their retirement and aging, . . .