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Make new friends and meet people with similar interests and
motivations like yourself.
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Access to a "Support Network" for yourself and family members, as a
parent or guardian of a person with a mental handicap.
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Volunteer experience towards future employment opportunities and
political aspirations.
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Involvement and ownership in your community.
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Having a say in how services are delivered for people with a mental
handicap.
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Develop a knowledge base towards understanding the abilities of people
with a mental handicap.
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Foster a healthy, productive, sharing lifestyle for yourself that
leads to a more fulfilling life.
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Builds a stronger Society.
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Creates a greater voice towards implementing change and growth for
services to people with mental handicaps.
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More people "in contact" with individuals with mental handicaps
creating awareness and acceptance.
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Breaks down barriers to intolerance and prejudice.
