LEAP receives Three-Year Re-Accreditation from the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission.

CARF is an international, not-for-profit organization that accredits human services providers.  Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities, the accrediting body is now known as CARF.  LEAP has been accredited by CARF since 1993.

What is Accreditation?

Accreditation is a process that demonstrates a provider has met standards for the quality of its services.  CARF establishes these standards to guide providers in offering their services.  CARF also uses the standards to evaluate how well a provider is serving people and how it can improve.  Based on a surveyors’ review, the provider may be awarded CARF accreditation for one or three years, or a provider may need to improve its services before it can be accredited. 

Surveyors, Gail Lieby and Michael Mamot said, “LEAP is jam-packed with passion.  It was felt as soon as we walked in the door.  It is evident in your passion for Doris’ vision, in your passion for your mission and in your passion to assist people with disabilities increase their independence and self-sufficiency”.  “LEAP is a model for the abilities of people with disabilities.  LEAP is setting a National standard by changing the lives of people they serve and should be recognized for the work they do with people with disabilities by people with disabilities”.

LEAP received Commendations for the following:

• The development of the Doris Brennan Center for Disability Education and Advocacy
• Addressing issues of accessibility in every program, every day through our mission,
• The advocacy work of the Doris Brennan Center and Independent Living program not only provides systems advocacy, but also helps consumers learn how to advocate for themselves; Coordination and collaboration with other services ensures a completer wrap around addressing independent living needs and furthers our mission.
• The commitment, professionalism and longevity of many staff are great indicators of consistency in service delivery; The complete belief in our mission assists staff in focusing on positive outcomes for our consumers.
• The commitment of leadership to hire people with disabilities is a visible testimony of the removal of barriers and implementation of mission; our culture is reflected in the mission and the pride exhibited by all staff.
• Addressing the expectations of people with disabilities by the majority of the board and staff being persons with disabilities.  The mission, values and expectations are based in the reality of barriers to inclusion and the elimination of these barriers.
• The vital services of BPAO that assist people in understanding their benefits and making informed choices
• The creation of the Doris Brennan Center to expand advocacy efforts and ultimately change society
• The board and organization has made a commitment to hire people with disabilities. 

   

  

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