Mission, Objectives, Vision & Values
Mission
The Center for Developmental Disabilities elevates the land-grant mission by learning from and working alongside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and supporters to enhance the quality of life for all.
Objectives
1
Provide education and training to students, professionals, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and family members.
2
Promote social and community inclusion by increasing opportunities for mutually beneficial relationships between individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
3
Contribute to the growing body of knowledge regarding the inherent value, complexities, and diversity of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family members.
Vision
Live in a world that supports everyone to pursue and experience their best life.
Values
OSUCCD uploads the following vaules:
- Centering the voice of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a RESPONSIBILITY embedded in our work to empower persons with disabilities and assure accessible and inclusive processes and outcomes.
- Modeling acceptance, dignity, and respect through our work leads to BELONGING AND COMMUNITY.
- Creating equitable opportunities and support for individuals to experience their best life is the passion and purpose that drives our DETERMINATION.
- Working alongside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities creates opportunities for lifelong GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT for all.
- Achieving EXCELLENCE can only be accomplished through our teamwork and collaboration.