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Gwen Harvey- I. Planning - Rev Oct.doc Page 1 I. Planning I.I. The Local Business Plan demonstrates congruence with the Mission and Principles of the State Plan. Orange Person Chatham Area Program is a proven leader in the development of state of the art services and best practices to support citizens with disabilities. Our primary mission is to work in partnership with individuals with disabilities so that they may live i full and productive lives within the community. It is the intention of the current administration and the Commissioners of Orange,Person and Chatham Counties to continue this important work under the Local Management Entity Model. The OPC Board of Directors has been a primary partner in our work to fulfill this mission. We have been fortunate to include in our Board Membership, individuals who are nationally recognized in the fields of public policy and disability rights. In May,2000, the Area Board adopted and the LME hereby adopts the following Mission Statement: Our Mission is to work in partnership with consumers and their families so they can lead satisfying lives and become integral, valued and contributing members of the community. We will: ♦ Support individuals to make meaningful choices and to achieve their personal and family goals. ♦ Respect the dignity and diversity of those we serve. ♦ Ensure human and civil rights ♦ Serve individuals most in need. ♦ Make services readily available and as timely as possible. ♦ Assist individuals to secure and keep a home and a job. ♦ Recognize the importance and complex interaction offamilies ♦ Use natural supports such as family,friends, neighbors and community organizations. ♦ Use appropriate resources wisely by using no more or no less than what is needed. The OPC Mission Statement is both congruent with and reflective of the DHHS Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles. As an LME,we intend to be a responsible agent of the taxpayers by deploying public resources as efficiently as possible while supporting citizens with severe disabilities in their efforts to live as fully contributing members of the community. This Business Plan will describe an LME that will be both person centered and outcome focused. We will continue to work collaboratively with consumers,family members and community systems in order to maximize natural supports and minimize institutional dependence.