Our Mission

The mission of SBR is to provide individualized supports that reflect respect, caring and knowledge to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Respect is defined at SBR as unconditional acceptance, the exhibition of a non-judgmental attitude, the promotion of cultural diversity and the allowance of individuals to be “who they are."

Caring is defined at SBR as listening, assisting rather than directing, providing prompt follow-through and providing both physical and emotional support.

Knowledge is defined at SBR as offering engaging personnel who know the system, have experience in service delivery, are resourceful (with accurate information) and possess sound clinical skills (especially in the area of behavioral consultation).

Furthermore, SBR encourages choice to individuals and families as evidenced by the preferred use of individuals who are known to them (family members, friends, former staff etc.) to serve as compensated support staff. If requested, other qualified staff can be recruited through our formal and informal networks of people.

The core values that guide SBR include but are not limited to the following:

  • Willingness to hire “para-professionals” (e.g. family and friends) as expressed in the desire of the individuals and their families in which this is an appropriate action.
  • Respectful of family choices/wishes
  • Live the motto in service delivery with 90% heart-10% experience
  • Flexibility not only in “who” provides the services but in the “how” services are delivered.
  • Offering individualized services as creatively as needed.

Finally, SBR expanded its service structure as a response to the growing need for individualized supports that could be offered in the homes of individuals with developmental disabilities. For many years, these services were limited to individuals living in residential programs. SBR continues in this endeavor to provide quality services to all individuals regardless of their residential status or level of disability. As a member of the local and state provider community, SBR welcomes the opportunity to expand its range of its services and its organizational capacity to affect larger system changes.