The Maia Chung Autism and Disabilities Foundation is a not-for-profit organization in Jamaica which was formed to help people affected by autism and other disabilities as well as to support entities that help these persons function.
MCADF was founded by Maia Chung. The Foundation has collected about 12 million Jamaican dollars in funds.
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