Our Guiding Principles
Our purpose in putting forth these guiding principles, is to ensure that each and every person understands fully what we believe in, what we strive for, and what we have determined to achieve. These are the beliefs by which we live.
- a person will have choice in friendships and relationships.
- a person will have the maximum possible independence and self-direction.
- a person will have choices in life decisions; these choices will be respected and valued.
- a person will have the opportunity to communicate feelings without fear.
- a person will receive personalized supports and services that address their needs and interests.
- for each person, we will promote
the valued outcomes of:
- Independence, by providing the opportunity to make all possible choices and decisions;
- Inclusion, by providing the opportunity to participate in community activities and to associate with people they choose;
- Individualization, by providing personalized supports and services to meet their needs and interests;
- Productivity, by encouraging the use of time in meaningful work, community participation, education, or any activity which contributes to personal growth.