Mountain Valley Developmental Services, Inc

Since 1973, the mission of Mountain Valley Developmental Services, Inc. has been to encourage and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) -- enhancing their ability to live, learn, and work in an independent and inclusive manner, and to educate the community about their contributions and capabilities.  Community support, activities, and involvement are key elements to the success of our mission.

Mountain Valley Developmental Services' Adult Services programs provide those over 18 years with IDD life-long supports necessary to lead full and enriched lives. Residential services provide individually tailored programs that assist with the acquisition, improvement or retention of skills related to living freely in community. Employment and Vocational services strive to find community-inclusive work opportunities with realistic expectations and wages.  

The MVDS Early Intervention program serves children ages 0-3 years at no cost who have demonstrated delays or diagnosed disabilities.  This program works intimately with families to ensure their children are advancing as much as possible during the critical time between birth and age three.  An Individualized Family Service Plan is created to identify family priorities, coordinate resources, and ensure entitlements while promoting the development of every child.

For over 50 years, MVDS has provided a core need and unduplicated person-centered human services in Garfield, Eagle, Lake, and Pitkin Counties by caring for and working with the developmentally disabled and delayed individuals, and their families, in these communities.

Testimonials

“Mountain Valley is the best place to live and work. I will never leave!!”

– Eric

“I really like living at Mountain Valley! I have friends and people who help me.”

– Suzy

“When I think about our Residential services, I think about one particular person who moved into one of our group homes after the decline and eventual passing of his mother. He had been involved with MVDS for decades, but had always lived at home with her. For this resident, moving to a new home, and relying on new people for the support and care he had only known from family was overwhelming. The staff at his new home took extraordinary steps to make him feel welcome; he was heard and understood, and they were there for him as he adjusted to his surroundings. He now is a vibrant member of MVDS community who works in the Greenhouse, and loves it! His assimilation to our programs is our mission in action. It is our staff at their best."

- John Klausz, Director of Adult Services

“Early Intervention has been amazing and we are so thankful for all the great therapists and help we have had. We can’t thank you enough for the joy and educational growth the services have provided to our child." 

--Early Intervention parent 

"Service Coordinators are integral to the Early Intervention program success. They are the main point of contact and work closely with a team of providers to ensure that the child and family's needs are being met. Service coordinators are oftentimes the first point of contact for a family that has just learned their child has a developmental disability or delay.  The service coordinator acts as an advocate for the family so that their voices are heard. Recently, we had a family that reported feeling unsafe in their living situation. Their service coordinator worked with the school district where the family lives to secure a safe home for them. Without our service coordinators, the Early Intervention program would not run as smoothly and effectively as it is does everyday."

Sarah Brotherson, Director of Child and Family Services