Why Mary Centre?
A generation ago, people with developmental disabilities rarely lived into their fifties. Today, they’re thriving well into their seventies and eighties—this is a wonderful reason to celebrate!However, this longevity means many are outliving their parent(s), siblings, and/or caregivers, while simultaneously requiring more care as they age.
- About three (3) out of every hundred (100) people have some type of a developmental disability. A significant number require support with daily living. Both younger and older adults may require specialized support to help them thrive.
Mary Centre is dedicated to serving this growing adult community, with a particular focus on addressing their unique needs as individuals.
Vision & Mission
With a vision of celebrating developmental disabilities and building a good life, Mary Centre is your trusted partner in enabling and enriching the lives of adults with a developmental disability. We promote independence and individuality and encourage community inclusion in all areas of a person’s life.
We are a community-based organization that provides support services designed to enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
While reflecting Catholic principles, Mary Centre welcomes adults of all ages, backgrounds, and faith traditions. Our core values of Respect, Compassion, Inclusion and Integrity represent who we are and guide what we do.
BUILDING A GOOD LIFE
Community support helps people with developmental disabilities to build self esteem, confidence and independence, which assists people in being contributing members of their communities.
Respect, Compassion, Inclusion and Integrity.
These values are Mary Centre.
Respect
The Fundamental Belief that everyone is equal & deserves a civil approach & opportunities to become involved.
As demonstrated by:
- Active listening.
- Responding to the life goals of those that we serve.
- Behaving in ways that honour the emotional, physical and behavioural needs of each other.
- The right to equality for all.
Compassion
Being compassionate means listening actively, showing empathy and being caring towards others.
As demonstrated by:
- Treating those we serve, their families, our community, our volunteers and our employees with care and fairness.
- Caring for and enabling those we serve, to promote their independence and self esteem.
Inclusion
Showing courage to speak up when needed, embracing feedback, taking initiative, and persevering with optimism.
As demonstrated by:
- Integration into the community.
- Ensuring we act in the best interests of those we serve and their families.
- Enabling people to fully participate in recreational, vocational, social, religious activities and community life.
Integrity
Being honest, responsible, fair and consistent.
As demonstrated by:
- Treating all people with honesty and empathy.
- Always doing the right thing for the right reason.
- Committing ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
- Standing by the people we support, their families and our organization.
