About Us

Mission Statement

Providing resources to create opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities in Jefferson County to live full and enriched lives.

Vision

The vision of Developmental Disability Advocates is that individuals with developmental disabilities live a life of their choice and are fully included in the community.

Core Values

Developmental Disability Advocates believe in the following core values and will adhere to these values in all that it does on behalf of individuals with disabilities.

Person-Centered

  • Respect & Dignity:  All individuals are treated with respect and dignity and their rights are ensured by persons providing them with services and supports.
  • Valued: All individuals are viewed holistically as valued members of their family and the community.
  • Choice:  Individuals and/or the support team design their services to enhance their lives and achieve their personal vision.
  • Quality Services:  Individuals and/or the support team determine the quality of services based on the outcomes experienced.

Financial Accountability

  • Management:  All public and private funds shall be administered with transparency and in full compliance with acceptable accounting standards.
  • Sustainability:  Developmental Disability Advocates’ own financial status, along with those organizations it funds, shall have a strong viability for the short and long term.
  • Stewardship:  Developmental Disability Advocates shall utilize its available resources in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
  • Outcomes:  Providers seeking funding from Developmental Disability Advocates shall define and demonstrate their positive impact on the lives of individuals served.

Leadership

  • Staff Excellence:  the organization strives to recruit, hire, train, and retain employees with the best skill sets and provide opportunities for professional growth.
  • Board/Staff Partnership:  Board members and staff work together to fulfill the organization’s mission through open communication in a spirit of collaboration and consensus building based on trust and respect of each other’s roles and responsibilities.