Colin Farrell Launches Foundation to Support Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
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- Colin Farrell has established the Colin Farrell Foundation to aid adult children with special needs.
- The foundation aims to assist individuals like Farrell's son, James, who has Angelman syndrome.
- James, 20, who is nonverbal, was diagnoses with Angelman syndrome aged two-and-a-half. The condition is caused by genetic mutation, leading to delayed mental development.
- The 'In Bruges' actor opened up about his son in an emotional interview with People magazine, saying that James turns 21 in September, a significant milestone for those with special needs.
- Individuals with special needs often face a lack of support once they reach adulthood, Farrell said.
- "Once your child turns 21, they’re kind of on their own," he told People. "All the safeguards that are put in place – special ed classes – that all goes away. So, you’re left with a young adult who should be an integrated part of our modern society and more often than not is left behind."
- Through the foundation, Farrell hopes to provide support in various aspects of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities.