Services For People
Goodwill believes in the right of every person to decide what
he or she wants in life and to work toward making that dream come
true. At Goodwill we believe work plays a big role in this process.
Work is one important way to help you meet financial needs, meet
people and develop friendships and to be able to feel good about
yourself. Four principles lead us in our mission of working with
you to help you be a success and meet the goals you have set for
yourself.
Our Principles
Integration
The conditions and opportunities of everyday life
typically available to the majority of the population should be
available to people with disabilities. Goodwill believes that everyone
benefits when people with disabilities work and live together with
people who do not have disabilities. We will work with each person
to attain the most integrated environment consistent with her or
his preferences, strengths and needs.
Empowerment
Respect for freedom of choice and individual preference
guides Goodwill’s approach to all persons. We will assist
individuals receiving services to make effective, informed choices
in decisions regarding programming. We will provide support as
they experience the rewards and consequences of their decisions.
Individuality
Each person is unique with individual interests,
abilities, preferences, needs and personalities. Goodwill values
this diversity and will tailor services, including work assignments
and service plans, to respond to each individual.
Comprehensive Approach
Each person has preferences, strengths
and needs in a variety of life areas, including physical and mental
health, social, financial, recreational, and interpersonal, as
well as vocational areas. Although Goodwill focuses primarily on
vocational aspects of the person's life, we recognize the impact
of other areas on vocational success. We will provide assistance
in the non-vocational life areas to the extent we are able and
make referrals for additional services as needed.
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