Who We Are:
Our mission is to assist those served with the tools to create a better life for themselves. Our vision is to assist those we served in living a productive life. A Better Life Community Services is now serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are committed to providing quality person centered services.
Core Values:
1. Respect- Willingness to show consideration or appreciation; think highly of each individual served and staff.
2. Person-Centered- To respect and respond to the dreams, needs, and values of each individual. We will acknowledge and encourage individual, family, advocate and staff input to create and customize an individually responsive system.
3. Integrity- Adherence to a strict moral or ethical code. We will provide services in a manner that is morally appropriate.
4. Creativity-Having the ability or power to create, characterized by originality and expressiveness imaginative. We will utilize resources with individuals that are innovative, versatile, and flexible.
5. Caring: To respond with compassion. We will be kind, patient, and sincere while listening to and supporting the needs, dreams, and diversity of individuals.
Leadership
Dr. Shavon Gilliard is the Director of A Better Life Community Services. Dr. Gilliard has 20 years of experience in social services and education. She is a certified special education teacher in the states of Georgia and Florida. Dr. Gilliard has been working with the IDD population of Georgia since 2013 where she has been employed in different roles; including Support Coordinator, Developmental Disability Professional, Behavioral Specialist and Director. She has a proven record of providing excellent person centered services to the IDD population. Dr. Gilliardhas combined her experiences to create an outstanding Community Access Group Program!