Inclusive Belonging

 

• Every individual has something to offer. We strive to create a Hanover where everyone is welcomed, valued, and celebrated.

• We support one another in community. No one is unnoticed or goes without a measure of help or encouragement
   

Meaningful Connection
 

• We recognize that relationships – individual, collaborations and partnerships – yield organizational success and personal fulfillment.

• We develop social opportunities that build friendships and community ties.

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Empowered Self-advocacy

 

• We invest in tools, training, and support to empower individuals in navigating their own paths to reach their personal goals with increasing self-confidence.

  • We believe in the nurture and preservation of self-advocacy as a hallmark of personal safety.

• We transform organizational opportunities into purposeful skills for vocational and personal development.

• We commit to forming alliances with individuals with IDD, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected.

• We embody dynamic resilience in constantly-changing environments. 

  • We are forward-thinking and adaptable, with a mindset directed toward “better health” and sustainability.

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Culture of Service

 

• As a volunteer-led organization, we champion a culture of service, believing that serving others is vital to a healthy community.

Networked Support
 

• As a local chapter of The Arc of Virginia, we are also connected with The Arc of the United States, and follow the provided guidance as part of membership to the greater organization.