Values
  • We believe all decisions and actions shall be guided by compassion and the needs and experiences of the people we serve and by a desire to improve their quality of life.

  • We believe the Association can envision and create a better system of care through unified action than can any individual member acting alone.

  • We believe that local communities are best able to identify their unique needs and to plan and administer services.

  • We believe that incorporating and applying the best that science and technology have to offer benefits and strengthens local service delivery systems.

  • We believe "our strength is our diversity and our greatness is our unity". (Barbara Jordan)

  • We believe in promoting high levels of professional competency and standards.