Now in our 78th year, in 2023 Duvall Homes remains steadfast to its founding core values and Mission: Duvall Homes exists for the benefit of individuals with developmental disabilities who require extensive services and care. Licensed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Duvall Homes is a non-profit 501c3 corporation that provides quality residential care and day training programs for adults with a broad range of developmental disabilities, such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Down syndrome to name just a few. Duvall Homes seeks to provide the highest quality of life and greatest level of independence for each resident by creating an individualized plan that includes opportunities for personal growth. Providing social experiences in the community are key components in an effective program that leads to a life of dignity and independence for each resident.
Residents live in one of 13 state-licensed group homes in West Volusia with transportation provided on weekdays to and from the Adult Day Training (Opportunity Enrichment Center) at 211 North Amelia Ave., Deland Florida. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., residents and community members participate in an intensive day program that focuses on the basic life skills of daily living, including food preparation and a variety of volunteer sites, curricular activities in a classroom setting. Residents and participants dine with friends, enjoy music, arts and crafts, experiencing and empowered to achieve success in all areas of wellness. The key component for achieving the greatest level of independence and highest quality of life is the individualized plan developed for each resident. Through a combination of learning new skills, social interaction, and participating in many volunteer opportunities and activities throughout the community, residents of Duvall Homes thrive in an educationally enriching environment both in the group homes and at day training where the number one priority is to empower them to become as independent in their lives as possible.