Vision

Together, Freedom Through Access and Choice 

Mission

To support persons with disabilities by:

• Facilitating individual growth towards greater independence
• Creating opportunities to make informed choices
• Assisting in the removal of barriers to full participation in the community
• Improving the capacity of caregivers to assist and support them
• Helping to increase the community’s acceptance and integration of them

Values

Justice

• Fairness and objectivity
• Equal and open opportunities for all

Dignity/Respect

• Showing respect towards others and expecting it in return
• A caring and considerate attitude

Team Work

• Working toward the good of the whole
• Building an integrated community
• Developing mutually beneficial partnerships
• Creating an organizational culture that fosters innovation, humour, flexibility and accountability

Welcoming

•  A warm and inviting atmosphere
• An inclusive and open approach

What Are These Statements?

Vision

The vision statement describes our preferred future for the Waterloo Region community.

Mission

The mission or purpose articulates the areas our agency will concentrate on as we move towards realizing our vision.

Values

Core values determine how we operate and inform the way we make decisions.

Philosophy

Our most recent statement, the ILCWR philosophy is also values-based and outlines our fundamental assumptions and beliefs. 

To read more about ILCWR Philosophy, click here.

 What Influence Do They Have?

In simple terms, our vision and purpose tell us what to do and our philosophy and values tell us how. As the organization considers and develops new programs or services, the vision and purpose will help us discern the most appropriate course of action. They will also guide program evaluation and improvement activities.

The philosophy and values will be yardsticks against which policies and procedures are created. Operating principles will also be developed to more specifically guide the agency's operations and activities.

These statements will be used in consumer and staff orientations to ensure that those new to ILCWR fully understand what we are all about and what is expected of them.