We believe in the individualization principle whereby the uniqueness of each person is recognized, strengths and weaknesses are determined, and a program developed specifically to meet each individual’s own particular needs.

We believe in the developmental process that every individual who is developmentally disabled should be approached with the positive expectation that he or she has the potential to grow, to learn and to develop.

We believe that an individual with developmental disabilities has the same constitutional rights as any other person including the rights to a home-like environment in a community as a whole.

Goals
The goal of Lakes Homes & Program Development, Inc., is to give each individual needing residential, respite, and/or supportive services a living environment and a habilitative program which will foster those human qualities of emotional security, self-improvement and independence, and mental, physical, and spiritual health which are essential to stimulate maximum growth and development.

Our ultimate goal is to offer each individual an opportunity to develop his or her fullest potential in an environment as near to normal as possible.

We wish to provide a system of services that includes training, counseling, instruction, support and assistance provided in accordance with the consumer’s individual program plan.

Services may include assistance in budgeting, meal preparations, shopping, personal appearance, counseling and related social support services needed to maintain and improve the consumer’s functioning.

Active Treatment
We, at Lakes Homes & Program Development, Inc., believe in providing active treatment, which means provisions must be made for service, interactions and environments that give the individual the best chance possible for achieving an independent active role in society. Continuous active treatment is the on-going flow of interventions by staff to take advantage of every learning opportunity. Sensory, music and horticulture therapies are very important parts of our program. The benefits of continuous active treatment include a greater sense of control, greater sense of value as individuals, greater opportunities to grow, learn and interact, and greater independence.