Declarations was founded for the purpose of providing recovery and rehabilitiation services to those with the dual diagnosis of mental illness and developmental disabilitites. To provide and operate on a not-for-profit basis, programs that are dedicated to the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals in need, which will provide material, educational and emotional support to such individuals; To advocate for the rights of self reliance, personal dignity, and independence for all individuals with disabilities; To advance the understanding that even those with the most severe disability can lead a productive and joyful life.