Accord: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile

Founded in 1971, Accord is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that that serves individuals living with serious and persistent developmental disabilities, as well as their families. The organization is accredited by the Council on Quality and Leadership and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Accord has received accreditation for Quality Assurance since 2017, and Person-Centered Excellence accreditation since 2020. Accord’s mission is “to help people live their greatest lives.”

Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Accord operates two locations that serve Minnesota. The organization employs approximately 284 staff and serves approximately 3,014 consumers annually . . .