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We Believe... |
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Families are the best experts about what they need. |
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Families should be supported as decision makers, rather than having decisions made for them by others. |
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Families benefit from services and supports that meet their needs by focusing on the entire family, build on family strengths, and respect cultural preferences, family values, and lifestyles. |
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Families benefit from contact with others who share a similar experience, and find strength in numbers. |
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Families are quite capable of handling the challenges of raising an exceptional child. |
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All children with disabilities must be given the opportunity to live with a family both supported and empowered; to participate fully in their communities; and to reach their maximum potential. |
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Every community and its people are enriched by the inclusion of people with diverse abilities. |
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Families benefit from supports that promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. |
