Lawrence Business Magazine 2022 Q1

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Aerial photo of Cottonwood Inc

A Community Treasure by Sophia Misle, photos by Steven Hertzog and Cottonwood

Cottonwood to celebrate 50 years of service in the community. This year, Cottonwood Inc. will be celebrating five decades of helping people with disabilities to shape their own futures. Thanks to Cottonwood, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities can feel empowered to work toward economic independence and learn new skills in product manufacturing and assembly work, as well as team building, collaboration and flexibility. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Douglas and Jefferson counties receive an array of services from Cottonwood. These services include targeted case management, life-enrichment day services, work-oriented day services, residential and supported community-employment services through JobLink. 18


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