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Who We Serve

Who We Serve

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at the heart of JLU's charitable mission. The Village is also envisioned to include qualifying essential workers as neighbors.

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Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

We are building toward opportunities that support dignity, meaningful choice, self-determination, responsibility, personal growth and connection.

JLU's planned programs may serve Village residents and, when capacity permits, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live elsewhere.

Participation in a JLU program will not automatically create eligibility for Village housing, and Village residence will not require employment with JLU.

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Neighbors

Essential Workers as Neighbors

The Village is also envisioned to include qualifying essential workers as part of the integrated residential model.

Their presence is intended to help create a diverse, naturally connected neighborhood while addressing a broader community need for attainable housing.

Not open yet. Specific housing eligibility, availability, rents, subsidies, application procedures and resident selection processes have not yet been opened or finalized. JLU will publish that information only after the applicable site, program and policies are ready.

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Our Approach

Person-Centered by Design

No two people define a meaningful life in exactly the same way. JLU intends to support individual goals rather than impose one path.

That means listening first, respecting privacy and choice, encouraging responsibility, and creating opportunities for people to build skills, relationships and confidence over time.

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