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The fundamental meaning of everyone belongs™ is that genuine connection is essential for all people and that quality of life is deeply linked to quality of relationships. Communities are more vibrant, healthy, safe, strong, and satisfying when all people, regardless of disability, ethno-cultural background, age, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic class are welcome and able to fully participate and contribute in the ordinary things of life and in everyday settings.
everyone belongs™ is guided by:
A fundamental belief in the importance of human connection. Genuine human connection is essential for all people. Quality of life is deeply linked to quality of relationships. Social isolation is disabling. We all need to feel included, connected, and valued.
A passionate sense of possibility. Enormous potential exists for all people to live fuller and more fulfilling lives, to grow and blossom through meaningful human connection and participation in community. everyone belongs™ is rooted in the concept of possibility for all citizens.
A deep commitment to community. Healthy communities are inclusive communities. Inclusive communities nurture values of interdependence and practice natural forms of mutual support of one another.
A positive spirit of championship. everyone belongs™ stands for an initiative to change people's hearts, mind, attitudes, beliefs, and behavior. Through this change, more people can become more connected in our community. We will pursue a positive future with a positive spirit.
An authentic voice of inclusion. The voice of everyone belongs™ is honest and humanizing. The strength of the voice comes from honest and inspiring stories about fellow citizens and the power of inclusion. everyone belongs™ helps to create a chorus of voices for the possibility of healthy and meaningful communities for all its citizens.
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