"Given my over 50 years of business and investment experience, I can honestly say AADD is one of the best managed community organizations in the city of Atlanta."
Tom Asher, Former AADD Board President

About Developmental Disabilities

“Developmental Disabilities” is the umbrella term used to describe mental and/or physical impairments as well as genetic and chromosomal disorders such as:

  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Spina bifida
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
  • Intellectual disabilities

The causes of developmental disabilities are varied–most are unpredictable and many are unpreventable–but there is one common thread that binds all individuals living with developmental disabilities: the desire to live a full, stable life, fully engaged in their family and their community. It’s a desire that we all share, and a right that AADD believes everyone deserves.