In December 2007, BCACL adopted the following Vision, Mission and Statement of Values and Principles.
Vision
Inspiring a world where everyone belongs
Mission
BCACL is a federation working with partners to build community and to enhance the lives of children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families by supporting abilities, promoting action and advancing rights, responsibilities and social justice.
Statement of Values and Principles
We believe:
in the assurance of life, dignity and respect for all
that children are best nurtured by a family that knows, loves and honours them for who they are
that all children have the right to be educated in regular classrooms with appropriate levels of support
that adults have a right to choose where and with whom they will make a home
that relationships and friendships are essential to enrich our lives
that all people have the dignity of taking risks
that all individuals are entitled to enough money to have a reasonable quality of life
that all individuals are entitled to the services and supports required to ensure their full participation in our society
that real work means real pay
that each person can determine their own needs and make their own decisions, and when necessary, must receive the support to do so
that the involvement of families and support networks contributes to everyone's safety and well-being
that services and supports must be delivered in a way that respects individual's diverse history, culture, race, religion and sexual orientation
that remembering and sharing our history will help guide and build our vision for the future
that inclusive communities enrich the lives of all citizens