How the Pandemic has Impacted Employment Opportunities for those with IDD

with Brett Wells, Director of Development, Indian Creek Foundation

Brett Wells, Director of Development for Indian Creek Foundation, discusses how the pandemic has impacted employment opportunities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and how those with IDD are at higher risk for contracting and dying of Covid-19 than the population in general. Recorded September 22, 2021.

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Sep 28, 2021

Hosted by: Jill Horner
Produced by: Freedom Newsmakers Team
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