Services will enhance opportunities for people to act on their own behalf wherever possible and, at all times, to participate in decisions which affect them. Service Planning Services for each person will be developed through an individualized planning process. Wherever possible, the individual will be supported and encouraged to participate fully. The planning process will recognize and support the person's unique characteristics, strengths and needs, and the personal service plan will be reviewed on a regular basis. Services will support family relationships, help families to maintain or develop their involvement with the individual, and involve family support agencies for those individuals who do not have active natural family support.
All people have the potential to grow and to develop physically, intellectually and emotionally.
Services will provide people with support and opportunities to achieve their individual potential and become as independent as possible. Maximizing Environmental Choices Services will be provided in an environment that allows people as much freedom as possible, while at the same time ensuring their safety and security. Whenever possible, people will have access to the same lifestyle and age appropriate services available to non-disabled people in the community. Quality of Life All services for people with developmental disabilities will focus on ensuring and enhancing their quality of life. Regular Community Services Services will be based on the use of regular services that are available to all people in the community.