Governance and Staff

AADD is governed by an active and diverse Board of Directors. This volunteer group includes representatives from various professions and occupations. It includes people with developmental disabilities as well as family members of people with developmental disabilities. AADD employs a professional staff to assure proper provision of services and management. AADD has been accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) for a period of three years (through June 2010) for the following services:

• Community Services: Family Services
• Employment Services: Community
• Employment Services: Job Development
• Employment Services: Community
• Employment Services: Job-Site Training

(From the CARF Web site: CARF-accredited service providers enjoy recognition among an international community of persons served, peer facilities, and programs for superior standards of care and excellence in outcomes.)