Developmentally Disabled Centers

Empower children affected by HIV/AIDS and trans youth through educational camp programs

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in society and have an active and vibrant life based on their interests and abilities. To that end, we are committed to being flexible to accommodate the changing needs and expectations of the individuals we support through customized living.

"The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes." - https://thearc.org/about-us/mission-values/

We empower and support people with disabilities and their families, to belong, contribute, and thrive.

"North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is an effective, compassionate, and comprehensive resource on Down syndrome throughout North Carolina. NCDSA envisions a culture in which all people with Down syndrome are empowered to achieve their full potential and live healthy, productive lives as valued citizens within the fabric of society." - https://www.ncdsalliance.org/mission-vision-purpose/

To promote the pursuit of choice, growth and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism or similar conditions.

Regional Center of the East Bay, Inc. (The "Center"), a California NonProfit Public Benefit Corporation under contract with the state of California Department of Developmental Services ("DDS"), was formed in 1975 to administer programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, which includes diagnosis, counseling, education services, and dissemination of information on developmental disabilities to the public. The Center is one of 21 Regional Centers within California and serves over 28,000 individuals in the Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

SEE SCHEDULE O.TO SERVE AND EMPOWER PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

THE CENTER ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDES DIAGNOSIS, COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND DISSIMENTAION OF INFORMATION ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO THE PUBLIC.

CLEARBROOK PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITHDEVELOPMENTAL DISABILIITIES.

SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CENTER, (SCLARC), BELIEVES SPECIAL NEEDS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE PROVISION OF CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE THE INHERENT STRENGTHS OF THE FAMILY AND ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

TO PROVIDE COORDINATION OF HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES AND/OR COMPLEX MEDICAL AND/OR PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS.

THE REGIONAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY (RCOC) IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION OF THE LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES ACT OF THE WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION IS CONTRACTED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO COORDINATE LIFELONG SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE REGIONAL CENTER IS THE FIRST STOP FOR THOSE SEEKING TO OBTAIN LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO HELP THEM LIVE SAFELY AND WITH DIGNITY IN THE COMMUNITY. RCOC SERVES OVER 25,000 ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH AUTISM, EPILEPSY, CEREBRAL PALSY, AND INTELLECTUAL COGNITIVE DISABILITIES.

THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN AT RISK, TO REACH THEIR GOALS.

GOLDEN GATE REGIONAL CENTER, INC. (THE CENTER) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION CHARTERED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE CENTER ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS FRO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDE DIAGNOSIS, COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO THE PUBLIC. THE CENTER IS ONE OF 21 REGIONAL CENTERS WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM AND SERVES MARIN, SAN FRANCISCO, AND SAN MATEO COUNTIES. THE CENTER WAS ORGANIZED AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION TO CARRY OUT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SECURING SERVICES TO ENABLE THEM TO LEAD MORE INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE AND NORMAL LIVES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE OUT OF HOME PROGRAMS, DAY PROGRAMS AND OTHER PROGRAMS SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, RESPITE, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, AND SUPPORTED LIVING.

TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES TO ENABLE THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL THROUGH INCREASED INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY AND INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY.

EASTERN LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CENTER IS COMMITTED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROMOTING PARTNERSHIPS WHICH EMPOWER THEM TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLING LIFESTYLES IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

TO ENABLE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE FULL, PRODUCTIVE, AND SATISFYING LIVES AS ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Harbor Regional Center provides innovative and person-centered services, support, and information that empower people with developmental disabiltiies and their circles of support to live their best lives in their culturally diverse communities.

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To provide quality services and support in a cost effective manner to people with developmental disabilities. Kern Regional Center is one of the 21 regional centers in California, 100% funded by the State of California Department of Developmental Services.

IN 1852, THE ELWYN ORGANIZATION MADE A PROMISE TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIVERSE CHALLENGES. TODAY, WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE NATIONAL LEADER IN EDUCATION, TREATMENT, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND RELATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. EVERY DECISION WE MAKE PRIORITIZES THE WELL-BEING OF THE INDIVIDUALS WE SUPPORT. WE INVEST IN UNRIVALED EXCELLENCE, ENDURING ENGAGEMENT, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE TO SHAPE A WORLD IN WHICH PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES EXPERIENCE EQUITY, OPPORTUNITY, AND HAPPINESS.

YAI'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) TO LIVE THE LIVES THEY TRULY DESIRE. WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT ARE PERSON CENTERED AND PERSON DIRECTED. BY SEEING BEYOND DISABILITIES, WE PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH I/DD TO LIVE, LOVE, WORK, AND LEARN IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR SUPPORTS AND SERVICES COVER THE LIFESPAN AND INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES, DAY SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, COMMUNITY HABILITATION, FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, THERAPIES, RESPITE, AND RECREATION.

PEOPLE INC. EXISTS SO THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABLING CONDITIONS OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO PARTICIPATE AND SUCCEED IN AN ACCEPTING SOCIETY.

WE HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EXPERIENCE PERSONAL GROWTH AND FULFILLMENT.

RISE CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO THRIVE AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOMPENTAL DISABILITIES ACROSS UTAH, ARIZONA, IDAHO, FLORIDA, OREGON, AND MISSOURI. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: 1) RESIDENTIAL, 2) PROFESSIONAL PARENT, 3) IN HOME SUPPORT, 4) DAY TRAINING, 5) MANAGED CARE, 6) VOCATIONAL SERVICES, 7) EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, 8) FOSTER CARE SERVICES, 9) THERAPY SERVICES, AND 10) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

AT HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES, WE BELIEVE IN POSSIBILITIES. ESTABLISHED IN 1984, HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES STRIVES TO ADVANCE AN INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY. OUR MORE THAN 3,700 EMPLOYEES WORK ALONGSIDE THE PEOPLE WHO CHOOSE OUR SERVICES, ENSURING THAT EVERYONE CAN ACHIEVE WHAT IS MEANINGFUL TO THEM. BASED IN ROCHESTER, WITH CONCENTRATIONS IN THE FINGER LAKES AND WESTERN NEW YORK, WE'RE INNOVATING AND EXPANDING AS THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY GROW. WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY WITH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HOUSING OPTIONS AND THE SUPPORT WITHIN THEM, IN ADDITION TO PROGRAMS THAT SUSTAIN RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT AND DAY HABILITATION. WE HAVE ALSO ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS FOR HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE, SETTING THE STANDARD FOR STATEWIDE WORKFORCE EDUCATION, ENSURING ROBUST HEALTH, WELLNESS AND EQUITY, AND EMBRACING SELF-EMPOWERMENT.

THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED TO ADMINISTER GOVERNMENTALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR ARE AT RISK OF HAVING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, BY EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES, MOBILIZING RESOURCES, AND EMPOWERING DREAMS.

TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND TEAM MEMBERS HAVE THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO THRIVE AND LIVE A WELL LIFE.

The mission of the Arc Thrift Stores Inc is to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families by providing funding to support the Arc and ACL Chapters in Colorado and Advocacy Denver.

THE MISSION OF THE BABCOCK CENTER IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH LIFELONG DISABILITIES TO ENJOY LIFE BY PROMOTING ABILITIES AND RESPECTING CHOICE.

MELWOOD ADVOCATES FOR AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK AND THRIVE IN THE COMMUNITY.

NYSARC, INC. FULTON-SCHOHARIE COUNTIES CHAPTER'S (DBA THE ARC LEXINGTON) MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES, EVERY DAY, BY PARTNERING WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OUR EMPLOYEES AND OUR COMMUNITY.

THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HOUSING, SUPERVISION, TRAINING AND THERAPEUTIC, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE LIVE THE HEALTHIEST AND FULLEST LIVES POSSIBLE, AND OUR FIRST PRIORITY IS THOSE WHO LIVE WITH THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

ADVANCE CARE ALLIANCE OF NEW YORK, INC. (ACANY) IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY NEED TO LEAD AN ACTIVE, HEALTHY, AND FULFILLING LIFE. ACANY WAS FORMED BY THREE PROVIDER NETWORKS- ALLIANCE CARE NETWORK, ADVANCE OF GREATER NEW YORK, AND LONG ISLAND ALLIANCE- WHO TOGETHER REPRESENT MORE THAN 100 WELL-ESTABLISHED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES OPERATING IN NEW YORK CITY, LONG ISLAND, AND THE HUDSON VALLEY. ACANY'S AGENCIES PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES TO OVER 25,000 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, FUNDED AND OVERSEEN BY NEW YORK STATE'S OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD).

LIFEWORKS' MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO DRIVE CHANGE BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS IN THE COMMUNITY.

Damar provides residential, educational, therapeutic, and community services for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities that promote the fullest possible individual potential while preparing them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community. In addition to on-campus residential casre, the organization provides a full continuum of support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their own communities that include behavioral health services, group home services, and supportive living services.

THE PROVISION OF HOUSING, REHABILITATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH EMOTIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ALONG WITH SUPPORT AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS.

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is dedicated to:- Being person-directed and partnering with all our stakeholders- Offering the people we support opportunities to develop the skills, the resources, and the network of support they need to achieve strength and balance as they meet life's challenges

THE HASC CENTER MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR, EDUCATE AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES TO MAKE LIFE CHOICES, EXERCISE INDEPENDENCE AND DEVELOP RESPONSIBILITY. IN THIS ENDEAVOR, HASC CENTER ENCOURAGES ALL INDIVIDUALS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND LEAD MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORTS THROUGH A DEDICATED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS AND SUPPORT STAFF.

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AT JOHN F. MURPHY HOMES, INC. (JFM) WE ENVISION A SOCIETY THAT ENGAGES AND VALUES ALL PEOPLE. WE SET OUT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GUIDED BY OUR CORE VALUES OF HIGH QUALITY SERVICES, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMUNICATION & TRUST, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, VIABILITY AND GROWTH. WE PROVIDE LIFE-ENRICHING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. WE DO THIS THROUGH OUR MARGARET MURPHY CENTERS FOR CHILDREN WHICH IS A SPECIAL PURPOSE PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR PRE-K THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS. WE ALSO OFFER SPECIALIZED SUPPORT, CLINICAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND HOUSING FOR ADULTS. OUR CONTINUUM OF ADULT SERVICES RANGES FROM DAY AND WORK SUPPORTS THROUGH LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS AND NURSING HOME CARE.

TURNING POINT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS STRIVES TO SET THE STANDARD FOR INDIVIDUALIZED CARE THAT PROVIDES HOPE FOR RECOVERY.

SEE SCHEDULE OWE ARE COMMITTED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR FOCUS IS TO UNDERSTAND AND RESPECT EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE STRENGTHS, QUALITIES AND DREAMS FINDING WAYS TO SUPPORT BUILDING FULFILLED LIVES.

TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY EDUCATING, COUNSELING, PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL, SOCIAL, THERAPEUTIC AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, SO AS TO EMPOWER THEM TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL AND VALUED ROLES IN SOCIETY.