Empowering the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social, educational, residential and vocational opportunities.

DOWN HOME RANCH ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY:

• Providing residency for people with IDD in 6-bed, 4-bed, 3-bed, 2-bed and 1-bed homes
• Providing vocational skills training and paid employment, with diverse job opportunities and options both on and off the Ranch
• Providing a community for people with and without IDD to enjoy companionship, friendships, fun, travel, recreation and an active lifestyle
• Integrating itself into the surrounding local communities and the larger Austin metropolitan community, while becoming increasingly active on the national stage
• Seeking to be on the cutting edge in creating an entrepreneurial organization that attracts people interested in disability, horticulture, agriculture, environment, good stewardship and more

VISION

We will provide a high quality of life for our residents, offering lifelong opportunities and supporting individual choice.  Our programs will make it possible for everyone to benefit from our unique environment.

CORE VALUES

• Individual Connection with the Rancher
• Do With, Not For – Lead by Example
• Use Your Skill Set to Move the Mission Forward
• Be of Service

GOALS FOR THE FUTURE

• Expanding enterprise opportunities for Ranchers
• Facilitate a healthier lifestyle for Ranchers
• Restraining expenses, increasing income, cutting energy use and cost, using resources (e.g. water, electricity, vehicles) wisely, building an endowment
• Achieving a balanced operating budget, with income growing faster than expenses