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Golisano Intellectual & Developmental Disability Initiative (GIDDI)

How does Ä¢¹½TV GIDDI benefit SWFL?

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For Students

The Golisano Intellectual & Developmental Disability Initiative (GIDDI) is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment at Ä¢¹½TV and throughout the Southwest Florida community. Students are welcome to get involved through on-campus events such as GIDDI Nights. GIDDI Nights offer our students meaningful indoor and outdoor events that incorporate educational components through interactive and social bonding activities. GIDDI also serves as a resource center for anyone at Ä¢¹½TV to discover and connect with local agencies that support the special needs community both on campus and throughout Southwest Florida.

For Parents and Caregivers

The Golisano Intellectual & Developmental Disability Initiative (GIDDI) is dedicated to providing support and education to the parents and caregivers in the community through forming a collaboration between Southwest Florida partners, ultimately becoming a hub for those who are willing to be accepting of individuals with unique abilities.

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For Everyone

The Golisano Intellectual & Developmental Disability Initiative (GIDDI) provides educational lectures, presentations, and symposiums where the community can learn about the necessary efforts to make Ä¢¹½TV and Southwest Florida a more welcoming place for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and how to join the endeavor.

Check out all of Ä¢¹½TV GIDDI's past events!

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Who Has an IDD?

3%

Of the population

21%

Of Undergraduate students

11%

Of Graduate students

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Contact Us

Golisano Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Initiative

10501 Ä¢¹½TV Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33965

Phone: (239) 745-4272
Email: giddi@fgcu.edu

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