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Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
Mission: The mission of big lakes developmental center, inc. Is to provide quality services and programs which promote independence, productivity, integration and inclusion into the community for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Programs: Mission based programs and services includes: 1) employment programs including fully integrated community job development, placement and coaching services, community-based contract enclave services and center-based employment contracts and training services. Approximately 141 persons served. 2) day services including community activities and access program, retirement program, adult day care and personal care services and life skills training. Approximately 170 persons served. 3) residential services including independent, semi- independent and group home living opportunities and supports that promote independence and integration into the community. Approximately 117 persons served.
other services includes: 1) case management services for 219 adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 2) transportation services for 160 persons served in riley, geary, pottawatomie and clay counties. 3) health services to provide health and medication monitoring for 170 persons served including 24-hour availability of nursing consultation. 4) administration services as the community developmental disabilities organization (cddo) for riley, geary, pottawatomie and clay counties as determined by k. S. A. 19-4001 through 19-4015.