"We help them set and achieve goals that will last a lifetime…the normal goals that we all want: a nice home, good health, and a good job with a decent salary."
Betty Dent, Outreach Specialist at AADD

Women Against Violence & Exploitation

It’s estimated that ninety percent of people with intellectual disabilities are victims of violence or sexual abuse. AADD’s groundbreaking program helps women develop the life skills and self-confidence necessary to help prevent themselves and their children from becoming a part of those shocking statistics. This pioneering program is a critical aspect of recovery for these women, since most people with disabilities who experience exploitation or violence never receive counseling or support services following the trauma.