DiscoverRadio BostonFor people with developmental disabilities, turning 22 can feel like 'falling off a cliff'
For people with developmental disabilities, turning 22 can feel like 'falling off a cliff'

For people with developmental disabilities, turning 22 can feel like 'falling off a cliff'

Update: 2024-12-13
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When a young adult with a developmental disability in Massachusetts turns 22, they transition out of the special education programs they’re entitled to by their school district and into programs run by the state.

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For people with developmental disabilities, turning 22 can feel like 'falling off a cliff'

For people with developmental disabilities, turning 22 can feel like 'falling off a cliff'

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