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5.) How are they benefiting? Adults with developmental disabilities and/or their guardians have indicated that services received by Arc helped to maintain or increase opportunities to be active participants in their community. Activities to include People First Self Advocacy group - monthly meetings, special events, metro-wide conference, annual Holiday Party. Individual advocacy to help resolve problems or increase leisure opportunities. Families report that the Toy and Adaptive Equipment Lending Library was easy to use and had toys and equipment available that met their individual needs and Through the use of toys and equipment, children will learn new strategies or skills to help them increase motor, speech/language, and cognitive development. Maintain adequate supply of toys and increase supply of adaptive equipment to meet individuals needs addressed by families. 6.) How many persons are low income? We estimate that 20-40% of the families participating in Arc programs and services are iow income. 100% of adults with developmental disabilities are under-employed and iow income. III. Project Duration A. Is this a one, two, or three year project? B. The duration of the project will be dependent upon the participants in the program. We initially plan a one year project that would be continued based on need. B. Give Project termination date. The project is and will be on-going to serve the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and concerned members of the community. IV. If the project is more than one year, detail the project activities by year. The project length and focus will be determined by the families and individuals that participate in the project.