About Us

Mission Statement
The mission of Northeast Alabama MR/DD Authority is to ensure the provision of comprehensive support and coordination of services to individuals with intellectual disabilities in the most appropriate environment desired by that individual.

Vision Statement
It shall be our vision that all individuals with intellectual disabilities receive support and services that provide them the greatest opportunity for fulfilling their goals with the highest possible quality of life.

What We Do
We use the terms support coordination and case management interchangeably. These terms refer to the assistance of individuals with intellectual disabilities in receiving services that meet the needs, desires, and goals of the individual.

Our Philosophy
The philosophy that has been our guide in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating services for individuals with intellectual disabilities includes the following elements:

• Individuals with intellectual disabilities are, first and foremost, people with basic human needs, aspirations, desires, goals, and emotions; second, citizens of a community who are afforded all the rights, privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities afforded other citizens; and finally, individuals who happen to have a disabling condition.

• Individuals with intellectual disabilities are recognized as having diverse needs, concerns, strengths, motivations, goals, and abilities which can be best addressed through a coordinated and cooperative effort of an interagency network of service provision.

• Family, both traditional and non-traditional, are frequently the most important resource and support for individuals with disabilities.

• The rights, wishes, values, and needs of individuals and family members are paramount in planning and operating any service delivery system.

• Such a system must be sensitive to all members of the community including those who are members of minority or ethnic groups, elderly individuals, or those with multiple disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy.

• For the majority of individuals to be served, a natural setting in the community is the best and most appropriate alternative for providing any services.

• Local communities are the most knowledgeable regarding their environment, issues, strengths, or gaps in the service delivery system.