Vision/Mission

Vision

We agree to make a commitment to celebrate each individual’s abilities by encouraging the Villagers, staff and families to fulfill their hopes and dreams for the future as full, participating members of our community.  We aspire to be the foremost provider of support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Mission

Our mission is to create the support and services to affect positive changes in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and our local community, so that these individuals can reach their maximum potential and level of independence.

Core Values & Beliefs

Village Learning & Achievement Center’s culture is characterized by an indomitable will to succeed and prosper in one of the most challenging industries. At the heart of our unique and strong culture is the belief that people are the ultimate source of our advantage. By living these core values, each one of us helps to deliver on our promises to our clients and ensure our enduring success.

• Respect for People

We respect people, honor diversity and treat each other fairly. These are the cornerstones of our culture and key to our ability to work successfully as a team. All staff, board members and volunteers of the organization act with honesty, integrity and openness in all their dealings as representatives of the organization. The organization promotes a working environment that values respect, fairness and integrity.

• Integrity

We operate with the highest standards of honesty and responsibility—as individuals and as a corporation—to be a role model through our business practices, community involvement and environmental stewardship. We are truthful and forthright in our fundraising communications, respect the privacy rights of donors, and expend funds in a manner consistent with donor intent. Our organization appropriately acknowledges and recognizes donors for contributions received, and all solicitation materials accurately represent the organization’s mission, objectives, and activities, as do related financial, organizational, and program reports.

• Culture of Caring

We bring out the best in our clients and staff because of our interactions with each other.  In everything we do we will make it a first priority to provide for the care, welfare, safety and security of our clients, staff and community.

• Our Clients’ Success

We ensure our clients’ success by forging deep relationships founded on our commitment to meet their diverse needs.  We succeed when we give our clients, regardless of severity of disability, the same choices and options available to other people in society.

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