Our mission
DCO removes barriers to allow all people the opportunity for a life of enrichment and inclusion.
What that means to you is we are committed to helping each person we are privileged to serve to do and be his or her best.
Our Core Values
•HONOR
Honoring one another's desire for independence
•EMPOWER
Empowering others to reach their personal goals
•ADVOCATE
Advocationg for choice and full inclusion for all citizens
•RESPECT
Respecting one another while promoting unity
•TEAMWORK
Teamwork built on accountability
Our purpose
DCO serves infants, children, and adults, who have developmental or physical disabilities, or developmental delays – as well as those who do not – through therapies, education, and habilitative programs. DCO promotes personal growth through teaching skills that help all citizens of our community to lead full and productive lives.
DCO also provides:
- Advocacy that promote full inclusion for everyone
- Awareness and information through public speaking, campus tours, printed literature, and various fundraising activities
- Continued education for families, employers, and community related to developmental disabilities through training classes and presentations.