Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations

COMMUNITY CARE DEVELOPS AND DEMONSTRATES INNOVATIVE, FLEXIBLE, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS TO CARE FOR AT-RISK ADULTS IN ORDER TO OPTIMIZE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND OPTIMIZE THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

VINFEN TRANSFORMS LIVES BY BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING COMMUNITIES TO LEARN, THRIVE, AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. OUR SERVICES PROMOTE THE RECOVERY, RESILIENCY, HABILITATION AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. AS A HUMAN SERVICE LEADER, WE STRIVE TO BE THE PROVIDER, EMPLOYER, AND PARTNER OF CHOICE.

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas exists to ensure solutions for employers through quality people and for people through quality jobs.

HowardCenter, Inc. helps people and communities thrive by providing supports and services to address mental health, substance use and developmental needs.

OPEN SKY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES THAT ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE HOME LIFE, MEANINGFUL DAILY OCCUPATIONS, ACTIVE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND RELATIONSHIPS.

TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES.

TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS AND PROMOTE A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE SOCIETY AND THE INDIVIDUAL MUTUALLY BENEFIT FROM A WORLD WITH NO LIMITS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROMOTING AND ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN CONSUMER CONTROLLED SELF DIRECTED SERVICES VIA PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND DISSEMINATION.

THE BRIDGE'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE LIVES BY OFFERING HELP, HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY TO NEW YORK CITY'S MOST VULNERABLE. THE BRIDGE OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED REHABILITATIVE SERVICES INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, SUPPORTED HOUSING, VOCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, HEALTHCARE AND CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES.

TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICES TO PEOPLE NEEDING SPECIALIZED SUPPORTS THROUGH THE BLENDING OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, ARTS, AND SKILLS IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF UNCONDITIONAL RESPECT AND DIGNITY.

SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.

Driven by the mission to discover, build, and celebrate the ability in everyone we serve, Ability Beyond has pioneered innovative and person-centered care for people with disabilities since 1953. (please see complete narrative on attachment A)

COMMUNITY ACTION LEADS THE WAY TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS OF POVERTY AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE.

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TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY OR RELATED DISORDERS.

ABILITY360 OFFERS AND PROMOTES PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO TAKE PERSONAL REPONSIBILITY SO THEY MAY ACHIEVE OR CONTINUE INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

STEP UP ON SECOND STREET DELIVERS COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND PERSONS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS, TO HELP THEM RECOVER, STABILIZE, AND INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIPS, WE PROVIDE POSITIVE SOCIAL AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO CULTIVATE LIVES OF HOPE AND DIGNITY. WE EXERCISE INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING, SUPPORT, AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL PEOPLE LIVING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

EASTERSEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE VISION OF A SOUTHERN ARIZONA COMMUNITY WHERE ALL PEOPLE LIVE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. EBF SERVES MORE THAN 40,000 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACROSS 10 COUNTIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA. BY PROVIDING DISABILITY, MENTAL HEALTH AND CHILD WELFARE SERVICES WE MAKE PROFOUND, POSITIVE DIFFERENCES IN PEOPLE'S LIVES EVERY DAY

START Corporation has been an innovator and motivator for community projects serving disabled, mentally ill, and homeless individuals since its inception. It offers these types of individuals an opportunity for independence and self-reliance through community services.

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY SERVICES, SUPPORT AND CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX SPECIAL NEEDS. THROUGH EDUCATION, CARING AND RESPECT, THE GUILD PROVIDES ITS STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AND DEVELOP TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.

SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND ACQUIRED BRAIN DISORDERS INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, DAY AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES.

Our mission is committed to providing quality health and wellness services that are inclusive, relevant, supportive and represent the lifetime continuum of the diverse people in our community.

TO OPERATE A RESIDENTIAL HEALTH FACILITY.

THE AGENCY'S MOTTO AND MISSION STATEMENT IS "CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAPPY LIVES: DEDICATED TO CREATING PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS AND PROVIDE INNOVATIVE SUPPORTS TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ON THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND, NY".

LIFEWORKS PROVIDES EDUCATION, JOBS AND HOMES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EMPOWERING THEM TO LEAD MEANINGFUL LIVES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES ENSURE THAT LIFEWORKS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS STRIVE TO CREATE AND CONDUCT PROGRAMMING WHICH:-IS PERSON CENTERED AND INDIVIDUALIZED-NURTURES COMMUNITY, FRIENDSHIP AND FAMILY TIES-PROMOTES MEANINGFUL, PRODUCTIVE PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY-CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL, RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS-CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR REASONABLE RISK-TAKING-PROTECTS AND PROMOTES HUMAN RIGHTS-PROMOTES SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS AND ATTITUDES-PROVIDES COMPETENT AND CARING PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS

KENNEDY-DONOVAN CENTER SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND DELAYS TO REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES AND ADVOCACY.

TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR TAX-EXEMPT RELATED ENTITIES.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, INC. SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A LOVING, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES HEALTH, SAFETY, DIGNITY, RESPECT AND CHOICE. THROUGH OUR EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS AND DEDICATED STAFF, WE PROVIDE SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO EACH PERSON LIVING AND LEARNING WITHIN THE CRYSTAL SPRINGS, INC. COMMUNITY. RECOGNIZING THAT ALL HAVE UNIQUE GIFTS AND THE DESIRE TO ACHIEVE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR WORLD, CRYSTAL SPRINGS, INC. EMBRACES EACH PERSON'S PURSUIT OF GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE SO THAT ALL MAY REACH THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL.

TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE CONSISTENT PROVISION OF INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES BASED UPON INDIVIDUAL WANTS, NEEDS, AND DESIRES. INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED IN A MANNER THAT RECOGNIZES THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE PEOPLE FIRST, WITH UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES AND PERSONALITIES.

WORKING TOGETHER TO OPEN DOORS FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND COGNITIVE DISABILITIES TO BE VALUED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

PATIENT CARE AND RESEARCH ARE OFFERED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO MEMBERS AND STUDENTS AND TO OFFER QUALITY CARE TO INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PATIENTS ABILITY TO PAY.

FOUNDED IN 1887, THE SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN IS THE OLDEST CHILDREN'S NONPROFIT IN THE REGION ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION FOR ITS EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY OF CARE. THE CENTER PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS.

PROVIDE VARIOUS SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO OTHERWISE CANNOT AFFORD THEM.

CREATING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

TO PROVIDE A LIFETIME OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE FULL, MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

BECAUSE EVERYONE'S NEED IS SPECIAL, ARCHWAY PROGRAMS, INC. OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF PEOPLE, SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND FACILITIES WHOLLY COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND SOLELY DEDICATED TO ASSISTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO SUCCEED.

INDEPENDENCE FIRST IS A NON-PROFIT 501C3 INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER (ILC) DIRECTED AND CONTROLLED BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, PRIMARILY SERVING THE FOUR COUNTY METROPOLITAN MILWAUKEE AREA. OUR MISSION IS TO EFFECTIVELY FACILITATE EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE CORE SERVICES OF ADVOCACY, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, PEER SUPPORT, AND TRANSITION. INDEPENDENCE FIRST PROMOTES DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURAL PARTICIPATION IN ITS OPERATIONS AND SERVICES.

ADEC PROUDLY ADVOCATES FOR AND SERVES PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SO THEY CAN LIVE LIVES FULL OF INFORMED CHOICE AND POSSIBILITY. THIS INCLUDES THE BELIEF THAT ADEC CLIENTS SHOULD HAVE "A LIFE OF THEIR OWN" WHICH INCLUDES DIGNITY, THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE EMPLOYED, AND THE CHANCE TO BE A PART OF THEIR COMMUNITY. (Continued on Schedule O)

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE THROUGH AN ARRAY OF CLINICAL BEST PRACTICES THAT INSPIRE HEALTHY LIVING, EMPOWERMENT, AND RECOVERY WHILE PROMOTING THE ATTAINMENT OF PERSONAL GOALS AND INDEPENDENCE.

DEVELOP, ESTABLISH, AND MAINTAIN MULTIDISCIPLINARY DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS, PRIMARILY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES; PLAN AND IMPLEMENT INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE TO THE GREATEST POSSIBLE DEGREE THE CONSUMER'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND EMOTIONAL ABILITIES; ENABLE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY, DEVELOP TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL, AND BECOME INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONAL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

THE MISSION OF THE AGENCY IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILS).

FOUNDED IN 1980, GRANITE STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING (GSIL) IS A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE WITH INDEPENDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND TRANSITION. GSIL OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF TOOLS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, ASL INTERPRETER REFERRAL, PEER SUPPORT, TRANSPORTATION, PERSONAL CARE, ACCESS MODIFICATION, BENEFITS COUNSELING, AND TRANSITION SERVICES.

PROSPECTUS BERCO ENRICHES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, COMMUNITY LIVING, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.

TO PROVIDE AND/OR FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND/OR PROGRAMS FOR PHYSICALLY AND/OR MENTALLY CHALLENGED OR DISABLED PERSONS AND THE ELDERLY. OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE PEOPLE WHO FACE OBSTACLES TO INDEPENDENCE TO LIVE, WORK AND PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITY AS NORMALLY AND INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE, AND TO PROGRESS TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL OF INDEPENDENCE.

DELMARVA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. IS A MULTI-SERVICE, NON-PROFIT AGENCY DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE WHO WISH TO MAINTAIN DIGNITY, AND AN INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY ON THE DELMARVA PENINSULA.

TO DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESSES EMPLOYING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN A SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PARADIGM AND TO TRAIN PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO BE PLACED INTO COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AND DAY SUPPORTS WHILE MANAGING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS ENHANCING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PRESENTS OF MIND IS A SPECIALITY STORE WITH CYBER APPLICATIONS UTILIZING INVENTORY FOR MISSION ADVANCEMENT.

TO OPERATE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS FOR THE LONG-TERM CARE OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED RESIDENTS IN OUR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS

STIC'S MISSION IS TO SHAPE A WORLD IN WHICH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE EMPOWERED TO LIVE FULLY INTEGRATED LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE OFFER ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ALL DISABILITIES, INCREASING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND ALLOWING THEM TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS. WE ALSO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AS WELL AS BUSINESSES, AGENCIES, AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES,ENABLING THEM TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. FINALLY, WE EDUCATE AND INFLUENCE OUR COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC POLICY SO THAT EVERYONE CAN "ACCESS THEIR WORLD."

INTERACT HELPS PEOPLE LIVE INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING LIVES BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR AGING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.