To raise awareness about and advocate for the widespread implementation of person-centered living principles, policies, and programs that foster person-centered living both in the community and in assisted living.

Goals

· Educate and provide informational resources to and gain insights from consumers, families, and stakeholders about person-centered living

· Strengthen the consumer’s voice and involvement in advocacy efforts regarding person-centered living

· Convene and facilitate collaborative efforts and programs for idea and issue exchanges among consumers, families, and stakeholder groups

· Advocate for linking research, policy and practice in ways that will advance person-centered living outcomes

· Monitor and respond to national issues that affect consumers’ choices and rights related to person-centered living

· Ensure that the organization is financially secure, well managed and successful in achieving its annual goals

Principles of Person-Centered Living:

· Assurance of individuality, choice, privacy, dignity, respect, independence

· A sense of being part of a community and connected to the larger community

· A home environment in which to reside

· A culture of mutual respect among all members of the community – residents, families, staff, volunteers, administrators, etc.

· A mutually nurturing and empowering culture to optimize the well-being of all members of the community

These principles will be appropriately applied for consumers living in the community and in assisted living.

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