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Mission is to foster the development of welcoming communities
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Providing
supports and services to people with intellectual disabilities
based on each person's uniqueness and self-determination so they
may enjoy safe, secure, and rewarding lives; |
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Enriching
quality of life in our community through community development
and partnerships. |
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Opportunities
to learn and take leadership. |
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Promoting
and celebrating diversity through public education and promotion
of community living; |
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Leadership
in human rights and advocacy; and |
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Eliminating
barriers to community living |
| Our
Goal and Vision Statement is: |
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all persons live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of
living in the community and have the opportunity to participate
effectively."
Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley envisions a society where all
rights, both legal and human, are afforded every citizen without
discrimination, and, where every person is supported in their
efforts to become participating, respected members of society.
The
fulfillment of this vision will have ensured that all people are
welcomed and supported in their community: |
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That
all community services are available to every citizen; |
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That
people can aspire to and have the opportunity to work towards a
career of their choice, real work for real pay, and fair
recognition of accomplishment; |
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That
people have the opportunity to retire and enjoy the lifestyle
and activities of their own choosing; |
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That,
as adults, people choose where, how and with whom they live; |
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That
children live in nurturing and supportive family-like
environments and enjoy the benefits of family life; |
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That
children attend their regular neighbourhood school in age
appropriate classes with their peers, from pre-school through to
post-secondary; |
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That
educational programs are challenging and tailored to the
individuals. |
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of the quality of our lives is so dependent upon how, when,
where and with whom we are free to live, love, learn, work and
spend our personal time, fulfillment of our community
responsibilities will have ensured that people are free and have
the necessary empowerment to enable them to: |
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Enjoy,
develop and maintain whatever relationships they find
meaningful; |
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Make
choices/decisions in self-defined terms from a wide range of
options; |
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Receive
appropriate support when desired. |
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