• deserve the opportunity to lead independent lives with dignity and self-esteem.
• have experience, skills and talents to share with their community and should have the opportunity to do so.
• are capable of continued growth and development.
• have the right to make choices and be part of decision-making processes.
• have the right of access to all benefits and resources available to all members of the greater community.

POSSO believes that the community

• has a responsibility to insure that a comprehensive range of activities and services is available to its members.
• has a wealth of resources that must be called upon to serve its members.