Fall 2022 WOA 100 Day 1 Mission and Vision In-Class Padlet by https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt In class activity to reflect on agency mission, vision, and/or values. en-us 2022-09-27 16:50:31 UTC 2022-12-06 04:13:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Locate your agency's vision, mission and/or values statements. Share the statement here, and comment on what resonates with you or something you might add. jaimielaitinen https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2315974639 2022-09-27 16:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2315974639 EXAMPLE: WISE jaimielaitinen https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2315974889
Vision: All people are full community members recognized for their contributions

Mission: Promote equitable employment for people with developmental disabilities.

Values: Relationships, integrity, inclusion, diversity, innovation, learning, sustainability, humility]]> 2022-09-27 16:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2315974889 Promoting Equitable Employment for People With Disabilities. emily1304 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326477451 2022-10-04 20:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326477451 Walla Walla County Department of Community Health: Janet Vaupel https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326478610 To support people who have a developmental disability in achieving greater independence and fulfillment on their pathway to employment.]]> 2022-10-04 20:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326478610 Trellis, Inc. Mission https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326478651 To change perceptions

Core Values
Do what's right when no one is looking 
Take part in team Trellis
Commit to empowering others 
Set the standard
Try another way

]]> 2022-10-04 20:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326478651 Vision: having a disability should not prevent someone from enjoying a rich and meaningful life Mission: ARC of Spokane Our Mission We promote independence and choice and enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Values: The Arc values and promotes effective partnerships between volunteer and staff leadership at all levels of the organization. The Arc conducts its business with integrity, accountability, and open, honest and timely communication. https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326480652 2022-10-04 21:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326480652 Life Works: Tiffany Briant https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326481942 Mission: To be a resource to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families so that they can live, learn, and grow in their community; experiencing dignity, respect, and fulfillment.

Not only with our clients but their family as well resonates with me.

]]> 2022-10-04 21:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326481942 STRiVE’s mission is support people who strive to meet their full potential. STRiVE is a partnership of people supporting people. https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326482471 2022-10-04 21:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326482471 Project SEARCH, Colorado https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326482582 Preparing young people with significant disabilities for success in competitive integrated employment.

I resonate with this program because I believe in empowering our next generation to be strong and confident people in our society. Changing social views through success and connection.
]]> 2022-10-04 21:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326482582 Parker Personal Care Homes: Estrella https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326483775 Our mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve, and we are doing just that, one individual at a time.]]> 2022-10-04 21:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326483775 Life Works: Sarah Reagins https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326484467 Mission: To be a resource to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families so that they can live, learn, and grow in their community; experiencing dignity, respect and fulfillment.

What resonates with me is experiencing dignity, respect, and fulfillment. ]]> 2022-10-04 21:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326484467 MRJN Associates https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326485431 MRJN Associates mission is to promote encouragement to individuals with different barriers to employment or daily life blocks. We are inspired to look at lives changing and individual reaching their highest potential in all aspects of their lives.]]> 2022-10-04 21:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326485431 Wiregrass Resource Group: Savannah Miller https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326486888 Vision: To ensure employment opportunities, support and resources for individuals with disabilities.

Mission: To help ensure anyone with a disability has the oppurtunity to have/ gain/ receive employment equally. 

Values: Achieving success through gainful long term employment.]]> 2022-10-04 21:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326486888 Exceed Enterprises https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326487071 Our mission statement is that we welcome all walks of life within our clients and employees. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our mission: "Supporting individuals with diverse abilities. Their vision is our mission." 

I fully agree with this mission statement and I spent my educational career abiding by these values.  ]]> 2022-10-04 21:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326487071 Parker Personal Care Homes https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326487494  Our mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve, and we are doing just that, one individual at a time.

I resonate with this because making sure each individual has exactly what they need to be an exceptional member of society ]]> 2022-10-04 21:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326487494 Imagine! Colorado: Nico Carlson https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326487535 our mission is creating a world of opportunity for all abilities. 

our goal is to help people aspire to, and achieve, a fulfilling life of new possibilities. ]]> 2022-10-04 21:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326487535 Mission WVRC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326487540 We (I) are/am in the process of rewriting ours]]> 2022-10-04 21:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326487540 The Opportunity Tree https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326489338 Mission: To provide quality individualized supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments 
Vision: The Opportunity Tree is committed to promoting the development of a society that fully embraces individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusion, advocacy, and opportunities. 

What resonates most with me is the individualized approach that we take with each of our members ]]> 2022-10-04 21:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326489338 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326489615 Easter Seals Mission:
To provide exceptional services for people with disabilities or special needs and their families to live, learn, work and play in their communities. 

Values;
Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, People-Focused]]> 2022-10-04 21:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326489615 YVAP https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326489774 Mission: YAMPA VALLEY AUTISM PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES AND DIRECT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM OR OTHER DISORDERS TO CULTIVATE THEIR ABILITIES AND MAXIMIZE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Vision: HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN THE YAMPA VALLEY WHERE ALL PEOPLE ARE VALUED AND ACCEPTED.

These statements include the ideas of increasing quality of life for everyone on all levels ]]> 2022-10-04 21:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326489774 Trellis Inc. https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326493306 Mission: To Change Perceptions

Core Values:
Commit to Empowering Others
Set the Standard
Do What's Right When No One is Looking
Try Another Way
Take Part in Team Trellis]]> 2022-10-04 21:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326493306 Life Works: Athena Thomas https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326494114 Mission: To be a resource to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families so that they can live, learn, and grow in their community; 
Experiencing dignity, respect and fulfillment.

What resonates with me is; helping people and their families live, learn and grow in their community. ]]> 2022-10-04 21:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326494114 Chinook Enterprises: Kayla Cruz https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326495880 Supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Full participation must start with successful employment.

Where ability meets opportunity 

What resonates with me is full participation and focusing on abilities and interest to get a successful outcome ]]> 2022-10-04 21:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2326495880 Alpine Square, Denver, CO https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2327712709 Sarah Cuthbertson
Our team works with neurodiverse young adults transitioning to independence and self-reliance with employment as the lynch pin to self determination.  We believe that employment is not only a source of income but the connection that binds us to our communities, provides a structure to our lives, and gives us a sense of self-worth.  
As the parent of a 23 year old neurodiverse daughter, the value that resonates with me the most is that neurodiverse individuals have so much to offer and can contribute so much once they are in an inclusive and supported employment environment. www.alpinesquare.net ]]> 2022-10-05 14:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2327712709 Mission Statement for Spokane County https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2328185602 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DD) MISSION STATEMENT:
The Spokane County CSHCD DD Division’s mission is to support all individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve and maintain meaningful and fulfilling lives within their communities.
]]> 2022-10-05 19:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2328185602 Compass Career Solutions-Kaela Byrne https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2328297734  Compass Career Solutions provides supported employment, supported housing, person centered planning, community inclusion,  readiness, and life skills classes for individual’s with various support needs. We empower personal strength discovery in individuals so that they have the opportunity to have long term relationships and be a part of their community.
 COMPASS MISSION-  We provide personalized services that enrich people’s lives.
 COMPASS VISION - We will be the provider of choice.
 COMPASS VALUES -
 Integrity-  We shall be honest and follow our values to achieve our mission
 Safety & Health- We make the safety and health of our customers, employees and the community our #1 priority.
 Quality Services- We personalize our Services to meet each customer’s needs and preferences.
Positive Working Environment- We create an environment that values and releases the talent, energy and creativity of our teammates.
 Professional Business- We further our mission through sound business practices and wise use of resources. ]]> 2022-10-05 21:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2328297734 Exceed Enterprise https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2329955702 Our Mission Statement:

Supporting individuals with diverse abilities.
Their vision is our mission.
]]> 2022-10-06 19:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2329955702 Gcrc https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2330108980 The principle objectives  and purposes for which the organization exists are to promote the general welfare of developmentally disabled adults and children by: 
  1. providing job training opportunities for able adults to enable them to become more self-sufficient;
  2. providing skill development in independent living, self care, communication, recreation and social relationships;
  3. encouraging physical fitness awareness and participation;
  4. working closely with parents in coordinating programs for developmentally disabled individuals;   
  5. providing a therapy and training program for infants, adults and parents; 
  6. promoting public education and awareness of developmentally disabled individuals through community interactions; 
  7. providing educational opportunities to increase academic skills; 
  8. and soliciting and receiving funds for the accomplishment of the above purpose.
]]> 2022-10-06 22:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2330108980 GOODWILL https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2330679433
Vision: Our vision is to transform lives and communities through the power of work.

Mission: Goodwill works to enhance people’s dignity and quality of life by strengthening their communities, eliminating their barriers to opportunity, and helping them reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.

Values: respect for the dignity, worth and uniqueness of all people]]> 2022-10-07 08:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2330679433 Arc of Spokane https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2331665985 ARC of Spokane Our mission We promote independence and choice and enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our values are non-profit agency in the Inland Northwest that provides life-changing support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission- we promote independence and choice and enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families. ]]> 2022-10-08 02:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2331665985 (Claire Walker) GOODWILL Vision: Our vision is to transform lives and communities through the power of work. Mission: Goodwill works to enhance people’s dignity and quality of life by strengthening their communities, eliminating their barriers to opportunity, and helping them reach their full potential through learning and the power of work. Values: respect for the dignity, worth and uniqueness of all people https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2337711080


]]> 2022-10-12 21:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2337711080 Graham County Rehabilitation Center Caren D https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2339016313 providing job training opportunities for able adults to enable them to become more self-sufficient;
providing skill development in independent living, self care, communication, recreation and social relationships;
encouraging physical fitness awareness and participation;]]> 2022-10-13 15:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2339016313 GCRC/ NICOLE B https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2339104249 Positive Working Environment- We create an environment that values and releases the talent, energy and creativity of our teammates.
Professional Business- We further our mission through sound business practices and wise use of resources.]]> 2022-10-13 16:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2339104249 Imagine! Colorado- Max Stebelton https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2339438154 Our Mission
Creating a world of opportunity for all abilities
Values and Principles
Our workforce is our number one asset
Families are essential to our success
We embrace a culture of support and creativity
We inspire a positive and inclusive community
We honor our tradition of integrity and leadership
We believe in the potential of all
]]> 2022-10-13 21:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2339438154 Betsy Hawkins https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2339519515 Graham County Rehabilitation Center : I have worked for GCRC for 17 years. The principals of our mission statement mean so much to me. I have watched so many members grow in our program over the years. Several have been able to gain employment out in the community. They really are the foundation for success.]]> 2022-10-13 23:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2339519515 luis melendez our vision is to make the people more dependent.Have a better understanding of making more possibilities for the clients.. https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2349719397 2022-10-20 20:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2349719397 Rita Munoz https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2353123699 The Opportunity Tree

OUR MISSION
To provide quality individualized supports to people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments.

OUR VISION
The Opportunity Tree is committed to promoting the development of a society that fully embraces individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusion, advocacy and opportunities.

What resonates with me is helping the people I serve live a safe and healthy life and as independent as possible. 


]]> 2022-10-24 07:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2353123699 VIsions https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2369724437 2022-11-04 07:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2369724437 Grace Nayo https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2392019517 Continuum Of Colorado

Our mission is to be a partner in choice and independent by collaborating with individuals and their families to provide high-quality lifetime supports that will empower them to thrive in their community. Experience thoughtful care and let Continuum of Colorado support them or their loved one.]]> 2022-11-21 04:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2392019517 Gabrielle Hall https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2410125342 Vision: Individuals can feel confident in how they provide to the community in which they work in.

Mission: Provide personalized supported employment to individuals who are motivated to find employment.]]> 2022-12-06 04:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/sy933lsn64zqp1jt/wish/2410125342