Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County EITAS ( formerly Jackson County Board of Services for Developmentally Disabled ) is a sub-division of local county government that provides funding and services Jackson County citizens with developmental disabilities. will advocate for a wide range of services and funding to meet the needs of persons with developmental disabilities. will support individuals with developmental disabilities through cutting-edge programs and empowered staff and providers. will provide the highest quality of supports and services by listening to the people it supports and the people who know them best. will be a Missouri leader in developing, supporting and furthering a community free of attitudinal and physical barriers and where persons with developmental disabilities participate in the full, rich life of their community without fear and prejudice. will conduct itself with integrity, propriety and honesty in carrying out the Boards mission, values and responsibilities. will seek to insure the health, safety, and quality of life for the persons we support through proactive oversight of the programs we fund.