YORKVILLE, Ill. -- Seth Harbin, who has Down syndrome, turned 22 last month. Because the Illinois public school system provides special education for those with developmental disabilities only until their 22nd birthdays, that means Seth is no longer able to attend Yorkville High School, where he has been a student for seven years.
"Seth is very social," said his mom, Patty Harbin. "There's no way I'd want him sitting at home watching TV all day."
Because Seth's daily routine will no longer include going to school, according to Patty, having either paid employment or a volunteer position is crucial so that he will have a purpose each day.
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