History of STEP

Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) is a non-profit organization which provides supports and services to nearly 1,300 persons with disabilities and other mental health needs in Wayne County. A major goal of Services To Enhance Potential is to increase the number of persons who are employed, self-employed, and volunteer in their communities. STEP provides and supports a variety of employment and self-employment options. We were founded in 1972 to bring an employment focus to individuals with a disability and have developed a strong reputation in the community for doing so.

Our Vision

We are responsive to a dynamic, diverse environment serving as a catalyst and the champion for full, meaningful community life for all individuals.

Our Mission

To support individuals in the pursuit of their chosen goals and the achievement of personal satisfaction in their lives.

Our Values

• Respect for all individuals with whom we come in contact
• Empowerment and choice for all individuals
• Integrity in all of our transactions and dealings with one another and the public
• Excellence in all that we endeavor to achieve
• Collaboration in making decisions that impact others
• Competency in each task we perform
• Accountability for our decisions and actions
• Commitment to those we support and to one another