1. The most consistent person in a child’s life is the child’s caregiver.
2. A child’s needs are best met when parents are informed and become active participants in the development of service plans for their children.
3. Families and individuals with disabilities should be empowered to make decisions about their lives.
4. Services should be individualized to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, whether at home, in the community, at school, or at place of employment.
5. Inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, is the prerequisite for equal opportunity for all people in all things — education, community living, employment. Children whose parents, educators, and service providers collaborate together have unlimited potential for success!