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WHO WE ARE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Michael Dunn Center is made up of people from all walks of life. What makes us different is the individuals we serve\u2014children and adults with disabilities who face challenges in making choices and finding opportunities that many take for granted. Yet, when you meet them, you see strength, positivity, and possibility. Their spirit is inspiring, and it motivates our staff every day. 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Center was founded out of a need to support people with developmental disabilities. Starting in 1971 in the basement of a church, we have grown to serve more than1000 children and adults.<\/p>\n We provide care across a lifetime\u2014from birth through adulthood\u2014offering many levels of support. There is no \u201cone size fits all.\u201d Every person we serve receives care tailored to their unique needs. Individualized support is at the heart of everything we do.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our Mission Serving People with Developmental Disabilities and Challenges WHO WE ARE Michael Dunn Center is made up of people from all walks of life. What makes us different is the individuals we serve\u2014children and adults with disabilities who face challenges in making choices and finding opportunities that many take for granted. 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“Individualized care and support is the common denominator.”<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n