Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities

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The Institute is a voluntary association of organizations supporting services to persons with developmental disabilities. The Institute seeks to influence public policy development which supports these services and to engage in activities which will improve the quality of programs and services throughout the State of Illinois.

Members of the Institute pledge to the following principles regarding what we do and how we will conduct our activities:

1. Endeavor to initiate and improve services that advance the dignity, acceptance, independence and lifestyle of individuals with developmental disabilities.

2. Promote positive changes in the existing service system.

3. Promote cooperation and coordination of organizational and group efforts.

4. Willingly share expertise and information.

5. Seek advice and input.

6. Adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional practice.

7. Support mediation and reciprocity in leadership role.

8. Accept the inevitability of change in the service system.

9. Expect ethical, realistic and necessary commitment from funding sources.