Mission Statement

The Mission of Denver Options is to provide children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities a choice of services to support their living, working, learning and playing in the community and to help them achieve optimum independence and productivity. We accomplish this through effectively managing service delivery systems and coordinating resources.

Our Beliefs and Values

We believe in Choice & Self Direction

We value the importance of people having options and exercising their Choices, setting personal goals and making informed decisions.

We believe in Individual Respect

We value and hold in high regard human life, and Respect the wishes, dreams, and ideals of individuals including, but not limited to, those who wish to contribute to their community through employment or volunteer activities.

We believe in Community

We value Community as a place where people live, work, and play, and have friends and relationships that are bonded by similar beliefs, common interests, mutual respect, shared ideas, and similar experiences.

We believe in Diversity among People

We value Diversity as a special gift for our society and believe it should be shared, not hidden. We strive to preserve and highlight the dignity in being different, whether by ethnicity, religion, family composition, physical or cognitive abilities, or historical experiences.

We believe in Creativity

We value Creativity by encouraging the use of people’s imaginations by promoting fun in work and play, by taking calculated risks, and by encouraging individuals to invent and test new ways to help others.

We believe in Partnerships

We value our Partnerships with individuals, families, and community providers and through these trusting alliances we use our special skills, knowledge, and talents to further our mission.