Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Education, Human Services, Preschools, Special Education

Mission: Founded in 1957, NCC's mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people in our community with developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful and productive lives. Our vision is that people with developmental disabilities will have every resource to learn, grow, work, live and thrive in our community, which fully includes and embraces them as valued and contributing members. NCC services -- Early Intervention, Education, Residential, Employee Transition, Adult Day and Family Supports -- benefit nearly 500 infants, children and adults with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, brain injury, multiple, complex developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities. NCC identifies and meets the diverse needs of our clients at every stage of their lives by offering individualized services and working closely with clients and their families to define goals and assess progress. We value quality services, dignity, self-determination, diversity, fiduciary integrity and ethical practices.

Geographic areas served: Washington, DC, Montgomery County, MD, Prince George's County, MD

Programs: Early Intervention, Education, Residential, Employee Transition, Adult Day