Mission, Vision & Values
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Mark 10:45
Mission
To provide residential, family support services, and Christian ministry for people with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their highest level of social, physical, emotional, and spiritual maturity.
Vision
To be a lifelong resource and navigational partner for people with developmental disabilities and their families as they transition through all aspects and phases of life.
Our Guiding Principle
At the heart of our ministry lies an unwavering commitment to the Christian ethic of affirming the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. We believe that all people, as beloved children of God, deserve unconditional love, respect, and opportunities to lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
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Guided by this foundational belief, we strive to create inclusive communities where individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are supported holistically—socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In every interaction, we seek to embody compassion, foster belonging, and empower each person to thrive at every stage of their journey.
Our Core Values
Gratitude - Believing that all persons have unique and beautiful gifts to share, we work, serve and live thankfully and gratefully.
Dignity – Affirming that every person is created in God’s Image, all have worth, value and dignity.
Respect – Interacting with all through honesty, truthfulness, and fairness.
Responsibility – Modeling trust and embracing accountability, we value prompt, courteous and timely responses.
Partnership – Working with others, we can accomplish our mission.
Excellence – Striving always to bring out the best in ourselves and in each other, we pursue quality in all that we do.
Accreditation
DDM is nationally accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). National accreditation is important not only in qualifying DDM to serve as a provider for State and Federal Services, but also ensures we are doing our best to provide the best possible services for our residents. DDM received its first accreditation in 2002, and has since been granted full 3-year accreditation status at each renewal. For information about CARF, visit their website at www.carf.org.
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In 2023, DDM received another excellent survey report and the maximum three-year accreditation from CARF. Accreditation was given for Community Services, Community Housing, Community Integration, Supported Living, and Governance Standards Applied.