Mission and Vision
Mission
Our mission is to uphold the dignity of persons with disabilities by increasing accessibility through innovative opportunities for community connection and achievement.​​
Vision
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We envision an inclusive society where the dignity of each individual's needs are met, contributions are valued, and achievements are celebrated.
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About New Avenues to Independence
New Avenues to Independence supports over 200 people in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Ashtabula counties to live, work, and engage in their communities. New Avenues envisions people living in smaller settings in the community and embracing new technology. With this vision as a guide, implementation began with the development of a Facility Transformation pilot project for one of the 10 Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) operated by New Avenues. In September 2021, New Avenues launched a pilot project by purchasing a home in Cuyahoga County and committing to incorporating assistive and smart technologies to increase independence, communication, and community engagement for the people who will live there. The successful implementation of the pilot project provided a blueprint for advancing the acquisition of additional homes by 2025.
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To support this project, New Avenues applied for and received DODD’s ICF Supportive Technology Project grant funding. The project team identified people who wanted to move to the new home and collaborated with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Assistive Technology Specialists to identify specific technology solutions to increase their safety, independence, and control over their living environment.
