Helping People of All Abilities Live Well

Full, joyful lives

For the past 25 years, we’ve had a mission to help people with disabilities and other needs build the skills and independence to live their best lives. Since the beginning, our work has been based on the belief that every person we serve has the right to live well.

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Our Services

Our caring team members help the people we serve build skills to reach their goals and live more independently, from personal care to work skills to making friends and trying new hobbies. We work with each person we serve to create a plan of service just for their needs and goals.

Host Homes

In our host homes, adults with a wide range of challenges live with supportive caregivers and become part of their family. Caregivers help adults build skills such as personal care, cooking, and more to be more independent and enjoy community life.

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Group Homes

Our group home programs are warm, comfortable spaces to build skills and enjoy life in the community. Team members provide 24/7 support to help adults become more independent, make friends, and enjoy their favorite activities.

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In-home Supports

Our in-home support team helps adults and children with disabilities, medical challenges, and other needs thrive at home and in the community.

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Day Habilitation

In our day programs, adults with disabilities and other challenges can make friends and enjoy fun activities of their own choosing while building skills for work or independent living.

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We're Hiring!

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Visit our Careers website and search open positions across the country. Find out how you can help someone in your community grow and thrive.

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Become a host home provider

As a host home provider, you can help someone with a disability build skills and live their best life in their community.

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Alissa | An individual served, speaking about her host home provider
He helps me get through difficult times.
Ken | Individual served by our group home program
“I’ll take the group home over the state hospital any day!”
Mason | Person served by our host home program,
speaking about his caregiver
I wouldn’t be where I am today without her.

Learn More about Disability

We all have challenges in life, from navigating the healthcare system to finding meaningful work and making friends. But for people with disabilities, many aspects of life can be more difficult. D&S Community Services is here to help.

6 million

More than 6 million people in the United States have an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD). Source

44%

Of adults age 21–64 with intellectual disabilities are employed, compared to 83% of adults without disabilities. Source

54%

Of caregivers supporting a person with a disability spend more than 40 hours per week in caregiving tasks. Source

17%

Of children aged 3–17 years in the U.S. have been diagnosed with some kind of developmental disability, including ADHD, intellectual disabilities, or other challenges. Source