Vision & Values Statement
Vision
All people with disabilities achieve what they want to achieve, live how they choose to live, and are valued as full and equal members of the ACT community.
Values
Community
All people with disabilities have opportunities for personal relationships and for meaningful involvement in the ACT community in positive and creative ways, building on their individual abilities. This in turn enhances the skills, perspectives and diversity of the ACT community as more people have the opportunity to be involved in the lives of people with disabilities.
Inclusion
All people with disabilities are recognised and respected as valued and contributing members of society.
Community education is an important means of achieving this outcome.
Self-determination
All people with disabilities and/or their guardians are free to make or influence the decisions and choices that affect the course of their lives. This empowers them to realise their self-worth in every aspect of life.
Equality
All people with disabilities enjoy equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities with the rest of society.
Equality is promoted by people with disabilities, their advocates and supporters.
Family Involvement
The roles of families, guardians, friends, carers and significant others in the lives of
people with disabilities are supported, valued and promoted.
Equity
Sufficient resources for people with disabilities are distributed strategically to best meet their overall needs, taking a holistic view of the community.
Freedom of Access
All people with disabilities have full and direct access to all public places in the ACT.
Access to Information
All people with disabilities and/or their representatives give and receive accurate, timely and understandable information, and are supported in that process to enable appropriate decisions to be made.
Transparency
Principles, priorities and processes for service provision for people with disabilities are public and clear.
Partnership
All people with disabilities have the opportunity to work collaboratively with government and the community to set agendas where appropriate and to be leaders and decision makers, particularly in the development and reform of relevant services. All parties have a clear understanding of their relationship and share relevant information with each other.
Consumer Power
When obtaining supports and services, all people with disabilities enjoy protection, choice, information and redress, and can define their own needs, to the same extent as other consumers.
Culture of Excellence
Services that support people with disabilities, their families and friends are flexible and innovative, and aim for, and continue to be at world best practice levels.
Creativity and Development
All people with disabilities have the opportunity to enrich the community through their own growth and development.
Research and recognition of the unique life experiences and skills of people with disabilities, their families, friends and carers, provide ongoing opportunities for learning.
Safety
Optimal levels of safety for people with disabilities are determined in consultation with all stakeholders.
Representation
All people with disabilities are empowered through advocacy support and representation of their needs and rights where necessary.
