Discover CDD
The mission of CDD is: To support children and adults with disAbilities in achieving their fullest potential.
Learn more about Center for Developmentally Disabled, and how we support our community through Rainbow Center, PALS University and Doorways!
Who We Are
CDD is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972. CDD provides residential care services and day habilitation to adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Kansas City, MO area. Accredited by CARF, CDD maintains national quality of service standards for our housing and community placement options and opportunities.
Mission
To support children and adults with disAbilities in achieving their fullest potential.
Values
Individuals with disabilities are connected to their communities, benefit from the highest standard of sustainable quality supports, and are living their best lives.
History
Formerly known as the “Sutton Group Homes,” Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) was founded in 1972 by Ms. Iva Sutton. Ms. Sutton, the parent of a son in need of services, opened two homes in the Kansas City area. These homes served 35 individuals with 19 staff. In order to meet the community’s growing need for services, the Sutton Group Homes were incorporated in 1975 as a 501c(3) non-profit, and became the Center for Developmentally Disabled.
