COUNT ME IN MISSION STATEMENT & CORE BELIEFS

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION is committed to the sacred mission of enhancing and enriching the quality of life, and bringing to fruition and realization the full potential, of all people with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome, through education and rehabilitation of the people, their families, and society at large.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION steadfastly believes that each and every child, regardless of his or her disability, is a priceless gift to be valued and cherished.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION unwaveringly respects the rights, abilities and potential of people with disabilities such as Down Syndrome - no matter the level of function.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION believes that all people with disabilities such as Down Syndrome are entitled to the respect, dignity, equality, safety, and securities accorded to all other members of society, and are equal before the law.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION is committed to the belief that people with disabilities such as Down Syndrome should have every opportunity made available to them to achieve their goals and aspirations.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION is staunchly committed to continuously advocate for the acceptance and inclusion in society of people with disabilities such as Down syndrome.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION respects and supports the role and impact of families in helping achieve the objectives and ambitions of people with disabilities such as Down Syndrome.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION values excellence in the quality of education and rehabilitation provided to people with disabilities such as Down Syndrome.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION values the efforts of every segment of society who lend their support to people with disabilities such as Down Syndrome.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION resolutely believes that people with disabilities such as Down Syndrome are entitled to inclusive education, living, employment, and leisure opportunities.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION is committed to the belief that all people in society share the responsibility to create inclusive communities.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION believes that the work of creating inclusive communities and an open society is not essentially a matter of availability of resources but rather how society thinks about people who have disabilities.

COUNT ME IN FOUNDATION envisions a world in which all people with disabilities such as Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities.