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Mission Statement Dale Rogers Training Center supports people with disabilities through paid vocational training, in-house programs and work opportunities as well as competitive community employment.
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Vision Statement
“People with Disabilities Having Access to Training and Employment” |
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Philosophy The citizen who has a disability is an individual human
being, deserving of opportunities for learning, for development and for
contribution. Dale Rogers places the person first, focusing on their
interests, skills and abilities, while always treating the individual and
their family with dignity and respect. |
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Core Values
Learning
Independence |
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Guiding Principles To achieve the above ideal throughout the services provided by Dale Rogers Training Center, the governing Board of Directors and Administration are dedicated to the principles of Normalization, Age Appropriateness, Least Restrictive Environment and using proper etiquette by: A. Providing competent, dedicated, professionally trained staff, instructors, managers and support personnel who interact with all individuals in a manner that is dignified and respectful. B. Providing supports and service which matches the normal rhythm of life as closely as possible. C. Addressing each individual as a person first and being sensitive to them when communicating, regardless of the type of disability. D. Recognizing individuals as persons of a certain chronological age. Staffs are expected to interact with individuals in a manner that is respectful of his/her chronological age, avoiding Atalking down@ or being Aparental.@ E. Providing supports and service which strives to meet each individual=s unique needs and interests. F. Promoting and assisting staff in career growth and development at the agency and in the service delivery system. G. Insuring that each individual=s skill development is achieved by means of a logically sequenced, developmental curriculum which is specific to individual needs, as identified by each person=s interdisciplinary team (IDT). H. Revising curriculum, supports and services in light of new knowledge and information. I. Utilizing all avenues of services including referrals or consultation for the individuals and to be a resource and support to the family. J. Actively participating in community advocacy education and acceptance of all individuals with disabilities. K. Meeting or exceeding the maximum standards for quality of service, licensure and certification established by all appropriate local, state and national agencies. L. Pledging to cooperate with other community agencies, Dale Rogers remains willing to adjust to specific area(s) of service in order to serve the ever-changing needs as they become identified and fit most appropriately into the community scheme of services while retaining high quality and effectiveness. M. Providing each individual opportunities for: The challenge of success or failure through vocational training and community placement, including the dignity of risk. Improved self-awareness and self-image. The development of positive attitudes on the part of the family and the community at large toward him/her. The development of sufficient skills to be able
to contribute in terms of self, family and community. |
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