Mission Statement Statement of Values Vision History

LADD Vision

It has been five years since Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD) completed its second Long Range Plan. Since that time, LADD has continued to demonstrate and is consistently recognized as an organization valued by the community. For 2014, LADD has broadened the comprehensive array of supports that were available in 2009 and developed the capacity to quickly establish “new” support services via the creation of subsidiaries and affiliates when necessary.
‘Teaching’ and ‘Education’ have become critical elements of all LADD supports. Assisting people to do for themselves versus having others do for them is a concept that has become engrained in all services. Everyone at LADD now sees himself or herself as a “Teacher.” Since 2009, LADD has continued to develop as a highly professional and caring organization where ‘Quality with a Personal Touch’ is synonymous with its services and the people it employs. LADD now has the capacity to attract employees who are the ‘Best of the Best’, people who are highly qualified and focused on helping people with disabilities achieve ‘Independence through Education’.
Values such as compassion, loyalty, and recognizing each person’s uniqueness have been persistently pursued over the past five years. They have become the hallmarks of the organization, applying to every person involved with LADD. As we have grown, it is clear that the individual efforts of everyone at LADD now connect to the Purpose, Values, and Vision of the agency.
LADD has also developed the capability to represent the community in all aspects of its operations. This is evident from the people we support and employ, to the volunteers who provide leadership for the organization. Historically, the ‘Quality’ of what LADD has done has always been first-rate. In 2014, it is now exceptional and is unsurpassed by any other non-profit. Consistent input from those we support, families, staff, and others who are important to the organization has influenced improvement in this area. All of these people have helped make LADD better.
Providing services based on “need” versus “available resources” has become an important aspect of the LADD culture. The agency is on the leading edge of new ideas, new technology, and new methodology that will allow people to have a more independent lifestyle. ‘Exemplary’ is a term that has become synonymous with all aspects of LADD since 2009. LADD has continued to evolve and in 2014 is viewed as a preeminent agency, providing needed services to those just leaving high school or those who may qualify for senior services.
The thoughtful development of LADD over the past several years has flourished with the fiscal support of the private and public sectors. In 2011, we successfully completed 'The Campaign for LADD’, achieving our goal of raising $4.7 million and demonstrating the support of the private sector. As a result, LADD’s State of the Art Training and Education Center opened its doors in 2013 and is now providing a variety of workshops and seminars to those we support, families, staff and professionals.
As a non-profit, LADD’s management, administrative and governance expertise has set the standard for the community. Fiscal responsibility, corporate compliance, and transparency are responsibilities not taken lightly. Increasing our competence in these areas has allowed LADD to do more with less. As an organization, LADD has been and shall continue to be committed to making a difference to the people of Cincinnati... regardless of “Ability” or “Disability.”