Udac is a nonprofit organization licensed and regulated by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services, and receives funding from St. Louis County, the federal Medical Assistance program, other public sources and private contributions.

We’re pretty lucky here at Udac, because on a daily basis we see people use the power of human spirit to overcome paralyzing adversity. We see people conquer incredible obstacles. We see people who might otherwise be overlooked.

The people we serve include those who have Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, physical challenges resulting from injury, and developmental disabilities ranging from moderate to severe.

We provide individuals with transportation services, employment, senior services, and opportunities for recreation and artistic expression. But what makes us unique is that we offer people the chance to be themselves.

We help people who are age 18 and older, and as they age, we continue to work with them to help them deal with the added challenges of getting older.

No matter where they are in life, the people we serve are complex, multi-faceted individuals who, like the rest of us, want to be recognized for all that they are and all that they can do. We give them that recognition. We show them how to express themselves and uncover the simple joys of working and living. We give them options and opportunity. We help them realize their potential, and they take advantage of it, living every day to the fullest.