Mesa Developmental Services is a not-for-profit organization that provides
community based services and supports for persons with developmental
disabilities of Mesa County. We promote, within caring environments,
opportunities that nurture personal growth, improve self-esteem, support
community inclusion, and advance the independence of those served.
Our vision is for every person we serve to be included in all facets of the
community, free to exercise the greatest degree of personal independence and
empowered to pursue individual goals and dreams.
Mesa Developmental Service is committed to, and holds these values as essential
for, the quality of our operation:
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Mutual Trust, Respect, and Teamwork
- Meaningful Contributions and Accountability to both our Clients and Community
- Stability
- Dependability
- Positive Attitudes
A developmental disability is defined as a severe mental, physical, or combined
impairment manifested in a person over 5 years of age and before age 22, which
is likely to continue indefinitely and constitute a substantial handicap to the
affected individual.
The disability is attributed to mental retardation or related conditions
including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, head trauma or other neurological
conditions.
The disability must result in impairment of general intellectual functioning or
adaptive behavior. Children under age 5 determined to be at risk for
developmental delays or disabilities are also eligible for early intervention
treatment and services, which can be preventative services for many.