DPA Northland

Glen from Central Whangarei

Mission and Vision Statements Glen McMillan Chairman DPA Northland 6-12-2018
One of the missions of DPA Northland is to improve the lives of people with disabilities, by encouraging work effort and reward
Our vision is to be part of a world without barriers, where everyone has the opportunity to work and make choices. Disabled need employment for an improved inclusive living, this will be seen as a model promoted by DPA Northland.

We will listen and be responsive to the ever-changing needs of our communities and of people with disabilities.

To carry out our Mission and to achieve our Vision, we will:

Grow to meet the identified needs in our communities.

Maintain the highest standards.

Obtain and retain a strong base of human resources, including staff and volunteers

Increase awareness of Disabled Employment for independent living programs, work from home

Community Integration for People with Disabilities

Our key Principle lays out a vision in which people with disabilities are afforded opportunities to live in their own homes, work in regular, non-segregated employment, and make their own choices.

DPA Northland is committed to embracing these principles by adding them to our personnel policy and representing them in the community.

General Principles. Individuals with disabilities should have the opportunity to live like people without disabilities.

They should have the opportunity to be employed, have a place to call home and be engaged in the community with family and friends.

Individuals with disabilities should have control over their own day, including which job or educational or leisure activities they pursue.
Employment Individuals with disabilities should have the opportunity to be employed in non-segregated, regular workplaces. Virtually all individuals with disabilities can be employed and earn the same wages as people without disabilities.

When needed for such employment, they should have access to supported or customized employment.

Tech Jobs Individuals with disabilities should have the opportunity to be employed in home-based technical jobs such as Graphic design, IT analytics, Computer-based work, Website design, Marketing, Home based workplaces. Virtually all individuals with disabilities can be employed and earn the same wages as people without disabilities. When needed for such employment, they should have access to supported or customized employment.

Housing Virtually all individuals with disabilities can live in their own home with supports. Like people without disabilities, they should get to decide where they live, with whom they live, when and what they eat, who visits and when etc.

They should have access to "scattered site" housing, with ownership or control of a lease.

Choice Individuals with disabilities should have the opportunity to make informed choices. They must have full and accurate information about their options, including what services and financial support are available in integrated settings.

They should have the opportunity to visit integrated settings and talk to individuals with similar disabilities working and living in integrated settings. Their concerns about integrated settings should be explored and addressed.

Public Funding Funding for services should support the implementation of these principles. Currently, public funding has a bias toward institutionalization, forcing individuals to overcome myriad barriers.