SYCAMORE SERVICES
non-profit spotlight By Angela Arlington
About:
Core Values:
Sycamore Services Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Danville, IN, that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 27 counties, primarily in central Indiana. They provide a variety of programming and services to meet the needs of the participants that they serve, from children to adults.
· Diversity – We embrace the unique contributions of each individual · Integrity – Ethics without compromise is our standard of conduct · Excellence – We continually pursue the highest quality in all areas. Honesty and hard work make things happen.
Highlights of services offered include: · Community activity and integration · Respite care, behavior management, and recreational therapy · Services for the deaf and hard of hearing · Transportation services · Pre-employment transition, supported work, and employment services · Residential and day services Mission Statement:
Sycamore Services, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and others experiencing daily challenges by providing individualized training and services to increase independence and enhance their quality of life. Vision:
Sycamore Services, Inc. is the recognized industry leader in making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by providing quality services when and where they are needed in the state of Indiana. Our highly trained staff and collaborative efforts overcome barriers by responding to the evolving needs of individuals, businesses, and communities. We are the agency of choice because of our integrity, positive outcomes, and commitment to those we serve.
24 Special Needs Living • January 2022
Sycamore’s zero exclusion policy gives everyone a chance to work/live in the least restrictive environment possible. People with disabilities become people with jobs, people with homes and roommates, people with responsibilities, people who lead productive, contributing lives in their communities. Sycamore’s continued efforts are based upon the principle that persons with developmental and other disabilities have the same basic rights to human dignity and freedom as all other citizens. We strive to assist the individuals we
