Mission
ACDS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LIFETIME RESOURCES OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, INNOVATION AND INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED) AND SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES. ACDS PROVIDES SERVICES IN THREE MAJOR PROGRAM CATEGORIES: (1) EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 3, (2) PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND RELATED THERAPY SERVICES FROM AGES 3 TO 5, AND (3) ADULT SERVICES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA'S), RECREATIONAL AND RESPITE PROGRAMS, DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM AND SELF DIRECTED BROKERAGE AND FISCAL INTERMEDIARY SERVICES. WE ALSO OPERATE A LICENSED DAY CARE PROGRAM, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED UNDER OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.