High-Quality Care for Every Stage of Life
Everyone deserves the chance to live with dignity, independence, and peace of mind. Whether your loved one is an adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) or an aging parent beginning to need support, you want to know they are in capable, compassionate hands.
At GoodLife Innovations, we’ve been redefining what’s possible since 1977. Today, we proudly serve more than 500 individuals across Kansas, providing innovative, community-based supports for people of all ages and abilities.
Our services combine professional care, technology-enabled solutions, and inclusive neighborhoods to empower people to live as independently as possible—whether they need help occasionally or every day. From residential services and day programs to our groundbreaking Neighborhood Network, we deliver cost-effective, next-generation support models that meet people where they are.
Our mission is simple: to help people live the GoodLife, surrounded by community, choice, and opportunity.
We’re excited to share GoodLife with you.
What We Do
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
The Reason We Exist.
GoodLife’s vision is to redefine what’s possible for supporting people to live independent, satisfying and purposeful lives. Our mission is to make a meaningful difference in the everyday lives of individuals with disabilities, aging adults, and those who support them by transforming lives through deep relationships, learning, respect, innovation, exceeding expectations and achieving results.
Our 2022-2023 Annual Report
The Neighborhood Network
Our Premier, Award-Winning Service Model
This unique service model combines the foundation of a well-selected neighborhood and professional next-door neighbors with the remote support infrastructure of iLink Technologies, to create a home environment for semi-independent adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities that is inclusive, affordable, and self-directed.
See How it Works
If your loved one is receiving services, here's what you can expect:
Outcome-Based Training and Quality Assurance
1. We work with you and your loved one to help you both decide what services are needed and what goals to work towards.
2. Your loved one's care is fully customized to their needs and we check-in regularly to adjust their care as needed.
3. Throughout your care, we live up to 11 quality standards that we believe contribute to a fulfilling life.
GoodLife’s 11 Quality Standards
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Pleasant and safe surroundings
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Observance of legal and personal rights
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Positive relationships with others
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Healthy lifestyles
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Opportunities for choice and control
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Effective learning opportunities
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High level of participation in daily experiences
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Community involvement
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Effective communication
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Pleasant social environment
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Satisfied consumers
How we provide care is based on research supported by our partnership with The University of Kansas Applied Behavioral Sciences department and over 40 years of experience serving those with disabilities.
Our quality assurance model is nationally regarded and evidence-based. We compare the quality of our service with our 11 standards and your loved one’s personalized care plan and goals to make sure we’re providing the best care possible.
Our approach includes training, coaching, professional evaluations, and consumer satisfaction evaluations that all come together as a certification program.
Our History
GoodLife Innovations is the parent company of Community Living Opportunities, Inc. (CLO), which has deep roots serving those with disabilities. CLO’s mission has always been to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs.
Since 1977, CLO has helped individuals with developmental disabilities achieve personally satisfying, fulfilling lifestyles in the community. Building on 40+ years of experience serving those with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) through award-winning and nationally-regarded service models, GoodLife is now working towards expanding its mission to support independent living for aging adults.
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