Vision, Mission, Values
Mission
The Arc of Somerset County supports persons with developmental disabilities and their families* in realizing their dreams by providing lifelong advocacy and quality services. We further support efforts towards the prevention of developmental disabilities.
Vision
- We will provide the leadership to create an inclusive community of caring so outstanding its echo will reverberate throughout human services of all kinds for years to come.
- Participants in our community include individuals with a disability, their families*, staff, volunteers and all of our friends and supporters in the larger community of Somerset County.
The guiding principles of our vision will be:
Education - lifelong learning for all participants
Caring - respect and compassion among all of us: always leading from the heart
Hope - advocacy and encouragement
Opportunity - transcending disability by recognizing and developing the capabilities of each and every participant
Value Statement
The Arc of Somerset County believes that every individual should have the opportunity to live and participate in the community regardless of the level of their abilities. We further believe that:
- Every individual is inherently valuable
- Every individual can dream, grow and learn
- Every individual deserves the right to make meaningful choices about how and where they live, work and play
- A dedicated, highly qualified staff is essential to The Arc's ability to best support people with developmental disabilities
- Every individual deserves the opportunity for meaningful family* relationships
- Family* involvement, at all levels, is essential to our mission
*The word, "families," includes all family members, as well as friends, caregivers, guardians and advocates.