| Self Determination: |
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The consumer and/or family is recognized with dignity and respect as the informed decision makers. We encourage personal power and initiative to create an environment of learning the existing community services and supports while exercising personal rights.
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| Partnership: |
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We value proactive, collaborative team building with all of our community members so that we share the benefits, obligations and challenges equally.
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| Excellence: |
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We establish standards of excellence for all of our staff and set the same expectations in the provision of services and supports from our community service providers. We are committed to ongoing staff development and community training.
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| Accountability: |
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We are committed to the letter of the Lanterman Act that mandates cost- effectiveness and ongoing monitoring and accountability for services rendered.
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| Inclusion: |
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We strongly advocate for the removal of barriers to individuals with developmental disabilities living active, full, participatory lives in their chosen community. We strive, through education, for community members to recognize the fundamental acceptance and value of interacting on a daily basis with individuals with developmental disabilities.
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| Caring: |
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We strive to cultivate a pervading spirit of "caring" manifested by the willingness to commit to and stand beside our friends with developmental disabilities on their lifelong journey.
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| Respect: |
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We believe that every individual has inherent qualities. We believe the diversity of each individual and each community should be acknowledged and respected. We want each interaction that we have to be driven by an evident air of respect and appreciation for the diversity that enriches and benefits our community as a whole.
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