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  3. Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council (WRC)
  4. Mission & Vision Statement

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Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council (WRC) - Mission & Vision Statement

Mission

The Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council (working on behalf of Wisconsin residents with disabilities) will review, analyze, and advise DVR regarding the performance of its responsibilities in providing quality services to people with disabilities.

Vision

The Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council will be a catalyst for the emergence of DVR as a leader in the development and implementation of effective service programs and advocacy for people with disabilities throughout our state. It is our vision that people with disabilities will enjoy full equality of opportunity, complete integration in the life of our communities, and appropriate employment which fulfills each individual's needs and aspirations.

Values/Guiding Principles

The Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council will endeavor to:

  • Build partnerships among people with disabilities, providers of service, advocacy organizations, and those other groups that can and should participate in the accomplishment of the mission and vision of the organization.
  • Forge a spirit of trust and cooperation with the administration and staff of DVR and advocacy organizations for people with disabilities so that the use of scarce resources for accomplishing the mission and vision are optimized and conditions are created for acquiring additional resources.
  • Reach out to people with disabilities throughout the state so as to create a true spirit of inclusion for every citizen including an opportunity to contribute to the work of the Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council.
  • Hear and respond to the concerns and issues raised by people with disabilities, their advocates, and other concerned individuals so that the work of the Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council is as effective as possible and we are able to truly be a catalyst for positive change.