Our Mission, Vision + Values

Our MISSION

Our mission is to provide adapted recreation, sports, and programs to facilitate inclusive activities for persons with disabilities and their families.

Building Community. Eliminating Barriers.

Our Vision

We are the leader in building a healthier accessible community.

Our Core values

At ACCESS, our Core Values define who we are, how we serve, and how we make decisions. They

guide our relationships with participants, families, volunteers, staff, donors, and community partners

as we work to build a healthier, more accessible, and inclusive community.

● Community

We believe meaningful relationships create stronger individuals and stronger communities. We foster

an environment where participants, families, volunteers, staff, and supporters feel connected, valued,

and empowered to contribute to a shared mission of inclusion and belonging.

We commit to:

• Building authentic and lasting relationships

• Creating opportunities for engagement and collaboration

• Supporting families and caregivers as essential partners

• Strengthening community awareness and involvement

● Trust

We operate with integrity, transparency, accountability, and mutual respect in all that we do. Trust is the foundation of our relationships and is essential to maintaining confidence in our mission, leadership, and stewardship.

We commit to:

• Acting ethically and responsibly

• Communicating openly and honestly

• Being accountable for our actions and decisions

• Treating every individual with dignity and respect

● Quality

We strive for excellence in every program, service, and interaction. We are committed to providing extraordinary experiences that improve quality of life and exceed expectations for participants and families.

We commit to:

• Delivering safe, meaningful, and impactful programming

• Pursuing continuous improvement

• Measuring outcomes and organizational effectiveness

• Maintaining high standards in service delivery

● Innovation

We embrace creativity, adaptability, and forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving needs of our community. We continuously seek new ways to improve accessibility, expand opportunities, and

enhance participant experiences.

We commit to:

• Encouraging creative problem-solving

• Exploring new programming opportunities

• Adapting to changing community needs

• Leveraging technology and best practices

● Inclusion

We believe every individual deserves the opportunity to participate, contribute, and belong. We celebrate diversity in all forms and intentionally create welcoming environments where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered.

We commit to:

• Removing social and cultural barriers

• Promoting equity and belonging

• Valuing every voice and perspective

• Celebrating abilities, individuality, and achievement

● Accessibility

We believe accessibility is not accommodation, it is a fundamental right. We are committed to eliminating barriers and ensuring all individuals have equitable access to programs, facilities, services, and opportunities.

We commit to:

• Designing programs and spaces with universal accessibility in mind

• Advocating for accessible communities

• Reducing physical, emotional, financial, and communication barriers

• Creating opportunities where participation is possible for all