Mission Statement
To empower persons with developmental disabilities to achieve their highest level of social, physical, emotional and spiritual maturity.
Vision Statement
To provide and encourage a continuum of need-based services and Christian ministry for people with developmental disabilities so that each person may realize maximum developmental growth.
Core Values
- People with developmental disabilities are created in "God's Image" and therefore have intrinsic worth, value and dignity.
- DDM supports the right of people with developmental disabilities to have access to services and the opportunity for full participation in the community.
- Individuals are provided services at the appropriate level of intensity based on specific needs and choices.
- Residents are served in an environment that provides appropriate safety, freedom, and privacy.
- Residents are provided the highest quality training and best living experiences by competent and dedicated staff and volunteers.
- DDM cultivates an environment of awareness and support for people with developmental disabilities in churches and the larger community.
Strategic Plan 2008-2010
The DDM Board of Trustees recently approved the following strategic planning goals for 2008-2010:
1. Build endowment
2. Information technology and backup upgrades
3. Develop residents' Volunteer Program
4. Board of Trustees development, recruitment and diversity training
5. Facilities improvement and maintenance
6. Vehicle management
7. Establish apartments, homes, natural support/in-home care where needs are greatest
8. Fill home vacancies
9. 85% of residents on Medicaid Waivers
10. Increase opportunities for staff development and education
11. Staff recruitment/retention
12. Strengthen Corporate Compliance Program
13. Increase DDM awareness with general public
14. Help churches minister to people with disabilities
15. Administrative office reorganization
16. Study possibility of new ministries, ie. camping program, autism specialization, senior adults homes, etc.
These goals are checked regularly and amended as necessary. Goals are not listed in order or priority. These goals were established with input from surveys completed by annual staff, residents, and parents and by utilizing information from performance and risk management reports.