It is the mission of the Sumter County Disabilities And Special Needs Board to provide every individual with developemental disabilities, autism, and head and spinal cord injuries in Sumter County with appropriate and specialized training in the least restrictive environment. The Sumter County Disabilities And Special Needs Board is committed to the provision of community residences, community training homes, respite care services, and specialized day services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, autism, and head and spinal cord injuries; to provide support and assistance to families; and to involve the community in the welfare of these individuals.