In a stimulating, yet not overwhelming environment, our CDS addresses several long-term goals: increased behavioral control, appropriate social interactions and communication, optimum pre-vocational skills, maximum functional academic knowledge, and improved health. Rimland’s commitment is and will always be to provide specialized, focused care. Working within each resident’s Personal Care Plan each of the goals listed above is set appropriately and independently worked towards. Whether an individual needs special attention to develop or enhance speech, or various work tasks – assembling, sorting, etc. – can be accomplished, understanding each person’s needs are met by the Direct Support Professional assigned to their care. Some highlights from the CDS program include weekly yoga sessions, art lessons, music lessons and musical performances, sound bath sessions, basketball court/gymnasium and our large outdoor space/grounds.