Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Proclamation of Beliefs and Guiding Principles
It is the mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services to help the people it serves achieve the quality of life they desire.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities Service's mission is aligned with the vision and the Department of Health and Social Service's mission to improve the quality of life for Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
It is the vision of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services to provide a flexible system of individually directed supports and services that improves the quality of life of the individual and their family.
The Division's vision and mission are supported by the Division's proclamation of beliefs and guiding principles.
Proclamation of Beliefs and Guiding Principles
We believe that each individual has the right to establish and maintain, alone or with the help of friends and family, a lifestyle of their choice in the community. By supporting and honoring a person's right to self-direction and choices, we recognize that each individual we serve is a whole person, with unique gifts, capacities, preferences and dreams. Therefore, getting to know the person as an individual is essential to us and requires careful listening and takes time. Realizing that each person is a citizen and a valued part of the community, we encourage their full development and expression by believing in their gifts and capacity as an individual.
We believe that relationships are very important to connect individuals to the community and that the quality of the community is enriched by the diversity and contribution of its members. Therefore, we strive to build a community that has the capacity to accept and include the involvement of all its members. This participation in community life allows people to move beyond self-interest to realizing their interdependence with one another. Hence, their contribution is expressed through their presence and participation in everyday community life.
We believe that our service delivery system has a primary responsibility to people - not for people. Our fundamental role is to support people as citizens in a community. We recognize that the support we provide must be responsive to the individual. Therefore, creativity and flexibility are essential and must be encouraged and rewarded. As a result of these beliefs, we are committed to four (4) guiding principles:
Guiding Principle One:
Services shall honor and respect the individuals right to self-direction and should support their lifestyle choices.Guiding Principle Two:
Services shall be person-centered and treat each person with dignity and respect.Guiding Principle Three:
Services shall support people to have valued roles in the community.Guiding Principle Four:
Services shall work to build the capacity of the community to include all people in everyday life.
