Vision

• We envision a program in which our individuals are eager to go into the
  community to learn, establish friendships and other relationships and to be of
  service, if they wish and if possible, alongside non-disabled persons within the
  community.
• We envision programs and activities in which our individuals are able to make
  choices and develop skills in self-determination and advocacy as they grow in
  independence.
• We envision results that indicate that our individuals are respected and
  accepted members of society.
• We envision our individuals being able to verbalize / demonstrate their
  awareness of their acceptance and respect.
• We envision a community that is more accepting of our individuals as the
  community members observe and interact more frequently with our
  individuals in community places that seemingly have been reserved for or only
  utilized by persons without disabilities.
• We envision a society that treat our individuals with dignity and respect and
  see our individuals as worthwhile and viable members of our communities.

We Believe That…

• All individuals with developmental disabilities are persons worthy of
  being afforded every opportunity to live full and happy lives at
  home and especially in the community.
• Programs should be meaningful and lead to achievement and/or
  progress in stated outcomes, especially those that lead to
  community involvement, self-determination and advocacy.
• Program settings should be stress free in order to promote learning
  and enhance the quality of life for all individuals; by providing a
  stress-free environment, our individuals will be more open to
  exploring and becoming full citizens of their community.
• That activities learned in group day settings will enhance
  community learning and recreational experiences (that is,
  individuals will be able to practice skills learned in group day
  training programs such as communication, socialization, health and
  safety, behavior, etc.).