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Mission Statement
The Mission of The Arc of Alameda County is to provide advocacy, support, and education to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout Alameda County.
We will achieve this by promoting our Vision and Core Values.
Vision
Our vision is that every individual and family affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities in Alameda County will have access to the information, advocacy, and skills they need to participate as active citizens of our democracy and active members of their communities.
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families shall have access to the supports they need to live a decent American life.
- By assuring they are valued, respected, and included in all communities.
- By assisting them in choosing their services and supports from many available sources.
- By empowering them through nonprofit advocacy, and assuring that State and Federal governments administer programs and set budgets that meet everyone's needs.
Core Values
- People First. The Arc of Alameda County works toward ensuring that all people have the fundamental moral, civil, and constitutional rights and opportunities to live, learn, work, play, and worship in communities or their choosing.
- Democracy. The Arc of Alameda County is an organization of, by, and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our policy decisions are made by informed voting members.
- Visionary Leadership. The Arc of Alameda County leads by promoting its Mission and Core Values. We lead with integrity and accountability through open, honest, and timely communication. We work with individuals, organizations, and coalitions in a collaborative fashion. There is a valued partnership with volunteer and staffing leadership at all levels of the organization that provides mutual support for their respective roles.
- Community Participation. The Arc of Alameda County works toward and believes in the Community Imperative: that all people have the fundamental moral, civil, and constitutional rights to live, learn, work, play, and worship in safe and healthy communities of their choosing.
- Diversity. The Arc of Alameda County seeks and supports diverse leadership and membership. Our concept of diversity includes but is not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, age, socio-economic status, geographic location, sexual orientation, gender, family status, and level of disability.
- Integrity and Excellence. Members and leaders of The Arc of Alameda County promote our Mission and Core Values with integrity and accountability. We conduct our business according to the highest ethical standards.
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