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Jim Whittaker on The Arc Jacksonville’s Approach to Aiding Individuals with Developmental Differences

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Nov 14, 2019

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The Arc of Jacksonville is a nonprofit organization that focuses on people with intellectual and developmental differences, helping them not just with their individual needs but in also creating a road to a self-sustaining and independent life. President & CEO Jim Whittaker discusses their Xplore program and how they make a difference.

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