We must do away with the absolutely specious notion that everybody has to earn a living.

[Zorra]

82. So, do you believe that every developmentally disabled person

who can work, must work, even if they hate their existence because of it? Or should they maybe be given other choices?

Do you agree with the mission statements below? I totally agree with them, myself.

Council Vision and Mission Statement

The Washington State Developmental
Disabilities Council holds that
individuals with developmental disabili
ties, including those with the most
severe disabilities, have the right to
achieve independence, productivity,
integration and inclusion into the community.

People with developmental disabilities
must be afforded the opportunity to
exercise their individual and civil rights
in order to obtain their personal
goals. These opportunities include
participation in community life, having
interdependent relationships, living
in homes and communities, and making
contributions to their families,
communities, state and nation.

Individuals with developmental
disabilities and their families or significant
partners are the primary decision makers
regarding the types of supports
they require. Supports must be
provided in a manner that demonstrates
respect for individual dignity, personal
preference and
cultural differences.

The Council regards community as the
basic environment where individuals
use health care, housing, education, transportation, employment,
and recreation to find interest, activity,
and purpose in the
company of friends
and family.

http://www.ddc.wa.gov/Council%20Meeting%20Materials/1009%20Meeting/1009_JWG_Council_Vision_&_Mission_Statement.pdf

Mission Statement

To support the choices of individuals with disabilities and their families by promoting and providing within communities, flexible, quality, consumer-driven services and supports.

https://www.azdes.gov/rsa/