Mansfield Innovative and Developmental Services, Inc. (MIDS), is a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Our mission is to develop small start-up businesses that provide business education, job skills training and employment to the adults with disabilities community.
MIDS' role is to: (1) research potential new business ventures in the Mansfield community and local surrounding communities; and (2) facilitate collaboration between adult service providers, the local business organizations in the community and government. This consortium provides the means for the new business' foundation.
Our first business, Mansfield Shredding Service, is a walk-in service that offers small volume shredding. Our adults are responsible for all operations of the business from the actual labor involved with shredding and recycling to customer service, office support and marketing.
"Our student-managed business ventures provide a real-life experience. It encourages and develops their communication and teamwork skills as they gain valuable experience in all aspects of the business. Our mission is to offer the individual the opportunity of choice, the ability to choose a fulfilling career and permanent employment".
Kathleen Harney
