Milestones

Our New Name

We’re Excited to Announce Our New Name!

You may have noticed a change: Milestones of Development is becoming, simply, Milestones.
We are thrilled to share the story behind this evolution.
For years, many of you in our community—our staff, our partners, and the incredible people we support—have known us as “Milestones.” It’s a name that has been used with warmth and familiarity. We decided it was time to make it official.
This change is more than just an update; it’s a conscious decision to reflect the evolving public conversation around disability and inclusion, and to clearly define who we are today. We believe that real change happens one step at a time. This name change is our step—part of the larger, vital shift in societal consciousness toward fully accepting and celebrating the I/DD community.
While our community knows us well, we recognize that the term “developmental” is strongly tied to the painful history of “developmental centers” and the neglect and abuse that occurred in those institutions.
Our organization was founded from the very beginning to be the alternative—a place of community, respect, and support.
By embracing Milestones as our sole name, we are stepping away from any possible confusion with that history and reinforcing our modern, person-centered values.
This name better reflects the full scope of who we are and the amazing individuals we serve. A “milestone” isn’t just about “development.” It’s about every significant moment of achievement, connection, and personal growth, at every stage of life. It’s the new skill learned, the new friendship made, the goal for independence reached, and the new activity enjoyed.
Our new name, Milestones, honors every single one of these unique, personal journeys.
While our name is simpler, our mission remains as strong as ever. We are the same dedicated team, with the same unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality of service and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community.
Over the next few weeks, you’ll see our logo and materials being updated to reflect this new name.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We are proud to move forward with you as, simply, Milestones.

Our Mission

Milestones is a non-profit organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Milestones is comprised of 4 Intermediate Care Facilities, an adult day program with a medical model component, and transportation services. High-quality employees, promotion of independence through person-centered planning and habilitative support services, are provided in a safe, compassionate, and nurturing community setting. Our unique environment of highly qualified staff, superior facilities, and family involvement honors the individuals we serve with the focus on their strengths and abilities.

Our Vision

Milestones is recognized as an outstanding leader among community-based organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and has a reputation for excellent quality services. Milestones is devoted to providing innovative services, financial solvency, continual staff training, maintenance of facilities, and advocacy; to move Milestones forward in the community.

Home and Community Based Services

Milestones has received grants from DDS (Department of Developmental Services) to assist Milestones’ day program to come into compliance with the HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) through the new Federal Requirements. Milestones will work with a Person-Centered Consultant to assist with compliance prior to the March 2023 requirement. Milestones’ staff are excited about providing expanded informed choices for individuals and increasing community work and activities per choice.

Our History

In 1985, Jody and His Friends was renamed Milestones of Development Inc., which was simplified to Milestones in 2025.

At that time, Milestones operated 5 Intermediate Care Facilities Developmentally Disabled Habilitative (ICF-DDH) homes for children and young adults. Milestones also operated school programs within some of the home programs as the current public-school platform was not able to accommodate all of the individuals living in the homes. In 1993, Milestones opened a small day program, as some of the individuals served in the home school programs were graduating at the age of 22 and, therefore, eligible for day program attendance. The day program was licensed for 21 participants. Milestones continued to get more referrals for day program services and thus searched for a larger building.

Day program and offices opened December 1997 at 1 Florida St. in Vallejo. We grew from 21 participants at day program to over 80 with a medical component that was added in 2008. Milestones also provides transportation and most of the vehicles have been acquired through 5310 grants from Cal Trans.

Milestones received a grant from DDS (Department of Developmental Services) July 1, 2019, and another in 2020, to assist Milestones’ Day Program to come into compliance with the HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) through the new Federal Requirements. Milestones is currently working with Person-Centered Consultants to assist with compliance prior to the March 2023 deadline set by CMS. Milestones’ staff are excited about providing expanded informed choices for individuals we support and increasing community work and activities per choice.

Partnerships

Title VI Notice to the Public

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Board Meetings are held at least quarterly each year and are held at 1 Florida Street in Vallejo, virtual or hybrid.
Contact Michelle Condit, Executive Director, at (707) 644-0496, ext. 101 for meeting dates and times if interested in attending.

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Notifying the Public of Rights Under Title VI

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  • Milestones of Development operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with Milestones of Development.
  • For more information on Milestones of Development’s civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact us at (707) 644-0496, or visit our administrative office at 1 Florida Street, Vallejo, CA 94590. For more information, visit https://milestonesofdevelopment.org/.
  • A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590
  • If information is needed in another language, contact (707) 644-0496.

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Notificar al público de los derechos bajo el título VI

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  • Milestonesof Development opera sus programas y servicios sin respecto a raza, color y origen nacional con arreglo al título VI de la Civil Ley de derechos. Cualquier persona que cree que él o ella ha sido agraviado por cualquier práctica discriminatoria ilegal bajo el título VI puede presentar una queja con Milestones of Development.
  • Para obtener más información sobre el programa derechos civiles capaz de industrias y el procedimientos para presentar una queja, llame al (707) 644-0496,o visite nuestra oficina administrativa en 1 Florida Street, Vallejo, CA 94590. Para más información información, visite https://milestonesofdevelopment.org/.
  • Un demandante puede presentar una queja directamentecon el Federal Transit Administration por archivar una queja con la Office of Civil Rights, Attention: TitleVI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590
  • Si se necesita información e notro idioma, contacte al (707) 644-0494.
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