Providing services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Stockton and Sacramento areas since 1975.
MISSION:
DDSO exists to enrich the quality of life for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by fostering individual growth, creativity, and community involvement through innovative strategies and artistic expression.
VISION:
DDSO envisions a world where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live healthier and enriched lives, and are nurtured by caring and supportive communities that minimize and eliminate barriers.
VALUES:
- Everyone deserves compassion, encouragement and respect.
- Championing the potential and creativity alive within the hearts and minds of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Treating people with dignity and respect promotes individual growth.
- Providing a healthy and safe environment enriches lives and promotes well being, creativity and life long learning.
- Everyone deserves a social outlet and to feel a part of their community.
- Everyone has the responsibility to contribute to society.
- Inclusion and diversity enriches the quality of life of all individuals and brings growth to the community at large.
- Everyone has the right to artistic expression.