VISION:
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MISSION STATEMENT:
We are dedicated to supporting individuals and families to achieve their full potential through:
· Leadership, innovation, collaboration and advocacy
· Developing valued supports and services that respond to evolving community needs
· Being a diversified and engaged community organization
PRINCIPLES AND VALUES:
We believe...
Respect and Dignity
That every person is to be treated with respect, dignity and as an individual, being sensitive to their different needs and perspectives, protecting their confidentiality and learning from their experiences and input.
Quality of Life
In a quality of life for each individual that provides for basic needs and community supports, is safe, fosters good health and provides choices, along with opportunities to take risks and to access information.
Inclusive Communities
In building inclusive communities that are accepting of and involve all their members.
Learning OrganizatIon
In being a learning organization that continually evaluates its work, employs best practices and is innovative in its approaches.
Accountability
In being accountable to the individuals and families we serve, the community and our partners through:
- the provision of quality programs, supports and services;
- the achievement of positive and growing relationships;
- being ethical in all that we do; and
- being fiscally responsible in the use of the resources provided to us.
Staff and Volunteers
In an organizational culture that continually values and recognizes the contributions of staff and volunteers; fosters strong team approaches; supports effective staff training; and is open, honest and inviting in its communication practices.
Collaboration and Partnerships
In working collaboratively with all our stakeholders and community partners in developing and providing programs, supports and services that are responsive to the changing needs of individuals and families, are accessible to those who would benefit and are continually evaluated.
Lifelong Planning
Working with individuals and parents on a lifelong basis, across all ages, ensuring they are informed, prepared and able to adequately respond to the changing needs, within their lifecycle.