Values

Integrity

We conduct business ethically and with a commitment to moral integrity.  We expect people to hold high moral and ethical standards.

People-Focused

We are people-focused.  We provide services tailored to the needs of individuals and their families.  We strive to continually understand and accommodate the increasing and changing needs of people we serve, regardless of their resources.

Independence

We foster independence.  We believe in greater independence for all people with disabilities.  We continually seek to create opportunities to enhance the independence of people with disabilities or special needs.

Respect

We respect each other.  We value the uniqueness and dignity of each individual and his or her contributions to society.  We value the strength of diversity and inclusion.

Shared Purpose

We share the sense of purpose.  We are passionate about meeting our mission.  We believe that to better meet our mission, we must work as a unified organization.

Excellence

We value excellence.  We have a strong commitment to organizational excellence and continuous quality improvement.  We believe we must be committed to excellence and accountability to achieve the highest quality outcomes for the people we serve.

Stewardship

We build relationships.  We are responsible stewards of our funds and our relationships with donors, volunteers, funders and other supporters.

Philanthropy

We believe in the importance of charitable giving.  We highly value the impact that giving has in creating opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.  We honor the intent of donors and continually strive to use contributed resources efficiently and effectively.