We do want to help individuals with developmental disabilities learn to have fulfilling lives, just like any other person. We do this by making sure they have information on what supports and services are available in the community and to help in getting the supports and services they need. This might include staffing for the individual to live in his/her own home, have meaningful activities during the day, employment and/or assistance in many other areas.
We help individuals and their families/guardians:
- Make sure they have access to the right kind of support and services
- Make sure those services are delivered appropriately and are within the purpose of PDD
- Make sure that funding is in place and used for the right things
- Help open doors to developing meaningful connections in the community
We don't make decisions for people; we just ensure that they can have information on options available to them so that they are making informed choices about their lives and the kind of support they require. We believe that individuals, with the assistance of their families and friends, are the most important source for identifying what is best for themselves.
When everything is established and underway, our staff continues to evaluate and assess whether PDD funding is achieving what it was intended to achieve.
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