Creating inclusive opportunities and discovering abilities of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“We want to be able to pursue our mission without having to exclude someone because of their funding source whenever possible.” – Kim Brusatori, Founder & Visionary
WHAT IS THE VILLAGE?
The Village strives to create the support and services needed to affect positive change in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and our local community, so that these individuals may reach their maximum potential and level of independence.
Our newly designed programs are designed to help Villagers maintain and expand social and life skills, personal wellness, pre-vocational and vocational skills, and critical thinking skills, while becoming more involved in our community.
These programs are designed to give participants the opportunity to socialize, learn essential skills, maintain and improve fundamentals in math and reading (practical math and reading skills for daily living), work and volunteer in our local community, and enrich daily living experiences.
Activities offered are designed to be innovative, enriching, and to promote opportunities for inclusion and the development of life skills through a safe, highly structured schedule of activities.
The Village also offers Residential options and a number of services benefitting individuals with developmental disabilities, including transportation, respite, and after-school care.
WHY CHOOSE THE VILLAGE?
The Village offers a variety of programs and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These programs are designed to help each individual meet their maximum potential and level of independence.
We help to support families who require programs and services to care for their special needs individual at home and then later in life. Unlike institutional care, we believe community-based programs are the answer in allowing the individual to become a respected community participant and have an improved quality of life with purpose.
OUR VALUES
Our mission is to create the support and services to affect positive changes in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and our local community, so that these individuals can reach their maximum potential and level of independence.
We agree to make a commitment to celebrate each individual’s abilities by encouraging the individuals, staff and families to fulfill their hopes and dreams for the future as full, participating members of our community. Our aspiration is to be the foremost provider of support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Village’s culture is characterized by an indomitable will to succeed and prosper in one of the most challenging industries. At the heart of our unique and strong culture is the belief that people are the ultimate source of our advantage.
By living these core values, each one of us helps to deliver on our promises to our clients and ensure our enduring success:
COMPASSIONATE, RESPECTFUL & PATIENT
We respect people, honor diversity and treat each other fairly and with dignity. These are the cornerstones of our culture and the key to our ability to work successfully as a team.
FLEXIBILITY & DIVERSITY OF TALENTS
We show flexibility in the tasks that we are asked to perform and have a diverse array of talents that we can utilize in order to accomplish them.
CHEERFUL & ENERGETIC
We have the enthusiasm, energy, tenacity and competitive spirit to be the best. We come to work with a smile on our face and keep our personal issues at home.
HONESTY & INTEGRITY
We operate with the highest standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility- as individuals and as a corporation- to be a role model through our business practices, community involvement and environmental stewardship. We are truthful and forthright in our fundraising communications, respect the privacy of our donors, and expend funds in a manner consistent with donor intent. Our organization appropriately acknowledges and recognizes donors for contributions received, and all solicitation materials, accurately represent the organization’s mission, objectives, and activities, as do related financial, organizational and program reports.
ACCOUNTABLE TEAM PLAYER
We make a commitment to stay focused on work and maintain confidentiality. We contribute fully to the activities of the team and step up when others are in need. We share information and resources with others. When problems arise we work to find solutions. When problems occur we speak the truth.
