Mission
IT IS THE MISSION OF THE DEKALB COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD, INC. TO POSITIVELY AFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY HELPING TO ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE AND QUALITY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFESPAN. THE DEKALB COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD, INC. EXPECTS THAT ALL SERVICES WILL ENSURE FULL PARTICIPATION IN ALL LIFE EXPERIENCES THROUGH A FAMILY AND CONSUMER-DRIVEN, PROACTIVE, AND CREATIVE SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS SERVICE OPTIONS TO BE TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL'S AND FAMILY'S NEEDS.