Guiding Principles

Each person has value.

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Each person is capable of growth and development.

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Each person is unique and deserves services that are tailor made.

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Each person has the right to live in the community and participate in services of their choice.

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Each person needs access to opportunities and information in order to make choices and exercises basic rights.

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Each person deserves access to supports and services that enhance development, independence and productivity.

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Each person deserves access to a decent and appropriate place to live and the opportunity to work and retire from work when health and/or age make it desirable.

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Each person deserves the right to an explanation of services, including the right to refuse treatment provided by Independent Living Services or any other service entity.

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Each person has a right to participate in their individual plan of care.

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Each person is a citizen of the United States of America and has the right to fully exercise their rights guaranteed by the Constitution.