The development of the idea for Joe’s Joint was a result of a tragic situation. Joe Alvarado, a young Deaf man with a developmental disability died from a contraindication of alcohol and his seizure medications. This painful event pushed issues to the forefront the DD service industry had not really addressed. When people do not have healthy leisure lifestyles and do not have access to opportunities, troubles may arise. This young man found that he did not need a sign language interpreter to drink with his neighborhood buddies.
Joe’s Joint not for profit corporation was created in 1992 to provide valuable growth opportunities to people with developmental disabilities that they might not have otherwise. Joe’s Joint is currently revisiting its Vision and Mission. During this reconstruction, we are not providing services. We do however have a “scholarship” fund available to adults with developmental disabilities. This fund has been used for moving expenses, household needs, travel, recreation, hobby enrichment, growth opportunities, basic personal needs, among others.
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