The Institute’s original venture into becoming a service-provider occurred in New Hampshire in 1985. At that time, representatives from New Hampshire’s Developmental Services Division recruited us to assist in the development and implementation of a system of community supports for people with developmental and other disabilities. In particular, they sought our expertise in serving those individuals with severely challenging behaviors. We accepted the request, and since then have established a comprehensive network of supports for individuals both at home and work.

Since our initial introduction as a provider agency, we have continued to expand our services. We currently have many programs across the state, working in four of the six developmental services regions that contract with private providers. We are one of the largest private agencies, ranking in the top ten of the providers that hold contracts supported by the Division of Developmental Services. We also have contracts with various public school districts and private-pay parties.