Self-Determination, and the belief that  people can: 

• Plan their own lives 
• Make their own decisions 
• Plan and choose their own supports  
• Decide how to spend the funding they have for services 
• Take responsibility for the decisions they make ​
  

Self-Advocacy, and the commitment to encourage people to: 

• Speak up for the things that are important to them 
• Ask for what is needed or wanted and tell others about thoughts and feelings 
• Speak up for their rights and make choices and decisions 
  

Supporting Families, and the development of services and supports that: 

• Make the most of the strengths and abilities of families to support their family members 
• Connect families to support each other 
• Increase access to resources, support and services 
  

Independent Living, and to make sure that people have: 

• The choice of where and how to live 
• Opportunities to use and learn new skills 
• The option to live like people without disabilities 
• Opportunities to make decisions about their life 
• The ability to get involved in activities they choose
  

Employment, and the commitment to: 

• Be an Employment First state 
• Use each person’s strengths, interests, and skills to support competitive integrated employment  
  

Assistive Technology​, and the commitment to: 

• Be a Technology First state
• Provide support and assistance for people to:
• Explore technology to help meet their needs  
• Increase independence 
• Become more connected to their communities​