The Developmental Disabilities Programs operates under these guiding principles, which are pivotal to accomplishing the goals established in the vision and mission statements.
Services support people with developmental disabilities in family-sized homes.
Supports and services encourage the development of social relationships, community life and community living skills. The rights, interests and choices of all persons with developmental disabilities are the focus for planning. Parents and consumers are involved in the design, operation and monitoring of supports and services. The Department of Health and Welfare shall contract to insure services are available throughout the state that are accessible and coordinated in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Department of Health and Welfare shall promote quality services, individual and family supports at a reasonable cost and no person shall be refused services because of inability to pay.