September 4: Dr. Jim Dalton President and CEO, Damar Services
Two of the fastest growing populations of individuals with developmental and behavioral disabilities, like autism, are those ages 0-2 and over the age of 65.
Who takes care of these individuals who may never be able to live on their own?
In 2017, Damar Services celebrated 50 years of serving children and adults facing life’s greatest developmental and behavioral challenges. Damar is one of the largest non-profits in Indiana you may have never heard of. With over 1,000 employees and annual revenue of $65 million they serve over 1,500 Indiana families daily. President and CEO of Damar Services, Dr. Jim Dalton will offer his own insights on the growing rate of autism diagnoses and the challenges we will be facing as this population grows into adulthood and, many times, outlives their support networks.
Dr. Dalton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Damar Services, Inc., has long made his impact on the developmental disabilities industry. A licensed child psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in child and adolescent behavior health, he has served as a clinical consultant, evaluator, researcher and administrator. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Anderson University, a master’s from Spalding University and graduated first in his doctoral class in psychology and completed his residency at The Ohio State University.
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