Mission, Strategic Plan & Goals
Mission
Chimes District of Columbia, Inc. (Chimes DC), a member of Chimes Family of Services, is a model of excellence with innovative, flexible, and responsive solutions that are customer focused and results oriented.
Chimes DC creates and provides employment opportunities for persons with severe disabilities and other barriers to independent living throughout the mid-Atlantic region. In addition, Chimes DC serves as the supporting organization for The Chimes, Inc. (Chimes Maryland) by provided economic and other forms of support to this related corporation.
Philosophy and Guiding Principles
The philosophy which guides Chimes is based on the belief that every individual has the right to develop his or her fullest potential. Chimes provides the skills and support to assist each person with barriers to independent living toward achievement of his or her aspirations and goals. The Agency recognizes the uniqueness of each individual and promotes feelings of human dignity, a sense of self-worth and the right to make informed choices. Programs and services are developed and provided for each person with special needs utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Individualized supports and services are implemented in a manner which is culturally normative and age appropriate and which focuses on individual strengths, needs, abilities, interests and desires. To facilitate implementation, services are provided to each individual in the least restrictive environment which is appropriate to his or her needs.
Vision
People with disabilities will have the opportunities and resources, regardless of disability, to pursue their choices, desires, and dreams. As respected and valued members of society, each individual is supported in realizing his or her personal goals, becoming an active participant in his or her community, and having a social network that extends beyond the organization providing services.
Chimes will be the employer of choice in our industry. The staff is the single most important factor in achieving models of excellence for people with disabilities. Staff are provided the necessary resources—financial, educational, and emotional—to encourage their personal development as future leaders in the field.
Technology will be incorporated to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and operational performance in all aspects of our organization.
Corporate Goals
Chimes Family of Services identifies annual corporate goals and sets targets each year that are based upon an assessment of the external environment, the internal environment, progress achieved the past year, and the results of surveys conducted with stakeholders. In addition to the corporate goals, each subsidiary and department may develop additional goals and objectives based upon its unique services and stakeholders’ requirements.
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