Our Affiliates and Partners

First Course

First Course is a 16-week culinary training program
in Keene, New Hampshire. Our curriculum is designed to provide individuals with a solid foundation in the food service and hospitality industry. The small class size provides for individualized attention, comprehensive support and job search assistance.

LifeArt
LifeArt is a non-profit community center that brings together people from all walks of life with common interests. Founded 10 years ago, LifeArt is open to the public and offers workshops, classes, discussions and other activities to foster personal growth and positive community action. Most activities are free of charge, making them accessible to all people.

Monadnock Center for Successful Transitions
Monadnock Center for Successful Transitions (MCST) offers resources to students and adults with a wide variety of disabilities, as well as their families. We educate employers within the community as to the most untapped, diversified, and highly marketable individuals in our state—the qualified individual with disabilities. The MCST website offers a wealth of tools and resources for individuals, educators and families.

Partners in Health
Partners in Health (PIH) is a community-based family support program designed to address the needs of children with chronic health conditions and their families. The PIH coordinator works with schools, medical providers, social services and other community organizations to create a setting that will enhance a family's quality of life.

MDS-ISO
The Adult Individual Services Option at Monadnock Developmental Services (MDS-ISO) helps adults with disabilities to access supports and services based on an individual's life plan. Our goal is to create rich learning environments for both staff and individuals receiving services by building on the relationship between learning and self-determination.

Other Provider Agencies
MDS works with nearly two dozen vendor agencies to provide supports and services for children and adults with developmental and related disabilities.

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MDS Mission Statement
Because we believe…

  • everyone, from children to the elderly, has the right to experience a safe, supportive family life, in all its many facets;

  • respecting each person’s and each family’s values is the foundation for building and strengthening people’s lives;

  • power, authority and responsibility lie with each person for how they will live their life.

The mission of MDS is…
to work toward inclusion, participation and mutual relationships for all people who are at risk of isolation from community. We will promote self-determination and quality of life, develop an environment which encourages creativity, innovation and individuality, and ensure quality of supports.