What We Do

MDS provides quality services for people with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries and their families that:

• allow people to live in their communities as contributing citizens;

• provide choice and control in making decisions about needed services;

• assist in finding services or resources that meet their individual needs.

People with disabilities and their families enlist MDS to:

• assist them in accessing resources and activities in their community;

• help them live at home;

• advise them in developing life and career goals;

• support them to find jobs and homes;

• encourage them to meet people with similar interests;

• provide educational advocacy and support;

• facilitate networking between families;

• advocate for appropriate educational services;

• learn about and choose the best medical professionals;

• educate them to know their rights and responsibilities.