The Arc of San Francisco's mission is to serve people with developmental disabilities, individuals with similar needs, and their families by providing access to a full range of services that advance self-determination, dignity and quality of life.

• "Our Mission"
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  • VISION STATEMENT
    
    
    
    • To ensure that every person with developmental disabilities is provided with the opportunity to live, work and recreate in their community.
      
    • Promote fuller understanding of the individual ability and needs of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of life.
      
    • Positively influence the attitude and perception of society toward persons with developmental disabilities.
      
    • Model innovative services that advance the dignity, value, and quality of life of those we serve.
      
    • Create opportunities and maximize accessibility for persons with developmental disabilities to fully participate in society.
      
    
    
  • VALUE STATEMENTS
    
    
    
    • Building lasting partnerships with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, affiliated organizations, and the business community.
      
    • Enhancing meaning and satisfaction in the lives of those we serve by providing an array of activities and service choices.
      
    • Dedicating ourselves to adapt and change in response to the needs and desires of our community.
      
    • Practicing a collaborative team approach in which each employee's role and contribution is regarded as vital to the success of the agency.
      
    • Maintaining the highest standard of excellence, individually and as a team.
      
    • Recognizing that individuals perform best when treated with respect and dignity.
      
    • Recognizing that expression of differing ideas offers opportunities to build cohesion and unity within the agency.
      
    • Acting as ambassadors and role models to the community based on our belief in The Arc of San Francisco as an example of excellence.