History.
Avatar was founded in 1992 to assist in the deinstitutionalization of individuals with developmental disabilities. Twenty-one of our original twenty-nine participants lived in institutions. Our commitment to them and all the people we support residentially is to assure that home is a place of comfort, security, serenity and freedom.
Mission.
Avatar operates on the principle that choice is a basic right of all humanity. Our vision is to stand beside one another respectful of our diverse choices, talents, needs and desires.
Avatar’s mission is to work side by side with people to enrich the quality of their lives. Avatar encourages each person to define and achieve his or her goals. This is accomplished by recognizing the individual’s talents and by providing the assistance necessary to enhance competencies in areas which are meaningful to the person.
Avatar respects the basic need of all people to cultivate relationships and is committed to recognizing the value of individuals to one another. Avatar is steadfast in its belief that families are an essential component of an individual’s circle of support. Avatar promotes opportunities for people to participate fully in their communities enjoying its benefits and demonstrating their value as citizens.
Values.
✔Respect the basic need of all people to cultivate relationships.
✔Recognize the value of individuals to one another.
✔Encourage people to participate fully in and enjoy the benefits of their communities.
✔Operate on the principle that choice is a basic right of all humanity.
✔Provide opportunities for individuals to demonstrate their value as citizens.