ANCOR member organizations commit to the following
prescribed standards and principles of quality, which apply to the supports provided
in the professional relationship with persons served, parents and guardians
of individuals served, colleagues, related agencies and professions,
and the community at large. In abiding by ths pledge, it is understood
that the member organization views its obligation in as wide a context as
the situation requires, taking all the principles into consideration and choosing
a course of action consistent with the spirit and intent by which they were created.
As a member of ANCOR, this organization will:
Provide supports and services as a public trust
that requires integrity, compassion, and respect for individual differences
and choice;
Provide supports and services designed to meet
the needs of the individual with emphasis on promoting choice, self-determination, inclusion,
growth and development;
Respect the privacy of persons served and protect
the rights of confidentiality;
Give preference to professional responsibility over any personal interests;
Advocate for standards that promote outcomes of
quality for people;
Contribute ideas, findings, concepts, understanding,
knowledge and practice to the body of community supports; and develop continuing
education and expanded knowledge of the leading practices in providing supports and services in
the field of disabilities;
Encourage and advocate for the protection of the
individual and the community against unethical and/or illegal practices or
actions by other individuals or organizations engaged in providing supports;
Not discriminate because of race, color, religion,
age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national ancestry, and shall
work to eliminate or prevent such discrimination in providing supports;
Promote inclusion and equitable treatment of all
people including those receiving supports; staff, friends, families and the
public;
Serve as a responsible steward for public and
private funds; and
Be accountable for statements made with respect
to individuals with disabilities and shall distinguish clearly, where appropriate,
statements and actions made as an individual and those made as a representative
of ANCOR.
