Mission & Vision

Mission

Our mission is to serve and enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Vision

We envision people with developmental disabilities reaching their highest potential, having a quality of life that ensures their well-being in a community where all people are accepted and treated with respect, fairness and dignity.

Guiding Principles

• The Arc of Haywood County believes that all people have the right to reach their highest potential.
• The Arc of Haywood County believes that all people should have the opportunity to live, learn, work, play and worship in communities of their choosing.
• The Arc of Haywood County believes that people with developmental disabilities, their families and the community at large benefit when there is full community inclusion.
• The Arc of Haywood County values innovation.  The Arc strives to be progressive, searching for new ideas and seeking effective solutions.
• The Arc of Haywood County values the teamwork between clients, families, staff, volunteers, Board of Directors and the community to produce the best quality decisions.
• The Arc of Haywood County is an organization of highest integrity.
• The Arc of Haywood County advocates on the local, regional, state and national level to fulfill its mission.