About Us
Mesa Developmental Services
950 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-243-3702
Maintained by:
Rose Collins
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MDS serves approximately 600 people from birth through senior citizens with a full continuum of services customized to meet individual needs and to assist each person in living as independently as possible. The agency operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day, employing approximately 300 people.

Mission Statement
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.

Vision:
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.

Values:
Mesa Developmental Services 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 the Community
· Stability
· Dependability
· Positive Attitudes
What is a Developmental Disability?
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 attributable 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.

Mesa Developmental Services Management Team

Anita Pisciotte, Ph.D. ... Executive Director
Leslie Anema ... Finance Director
Annette Abeyta ... Case Management Director
Joan Levy ... Residential Services Director
Sherry Price ... Supported Living and Children/Family Services Director
Marilee Langfitt ... Public Relations & Development Director
John Klausz ... Vocational Director
Jerry Miller ... Human Resources Director