How does a GIL residence differ from an institution?
Each GIL Community Residence is separately licensed and inspected by the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Retardation. A GIL Foundation residence is designed both to support the special needs individuals living there, and also designed to integrate well within the community in which it has been developed. Each facility is not only a structured on-going learning and caring environment, but also a home. GIL considers facility repair, maintenance, and general upkeep an on-going priority. Moreover, the organization carefully selects properties for development and operates them to reflect a positive image within the local community. This goes hand-in-hand with our mission.
