MISSION, PHILOSOPHY, AND VALUES
Edmonton Integrated Services (EIS) is a private social service organization incorporated in 2004. EIS is a member of the Alberta Council of Disability Services and an Accredited Service Provider through the Creating Excellence Together Certification and Accreditation Standards.
EIS develops and operates community-based programs providing residential, community access, and individual and family in-home support services. These programs and services respond to needs identified by various communities and community boards.
The programs of the Agency operate as community based services with a philosophy of early and timely intervention, with emphasis on the least intrusive/restrictive measures to promote the best interests of individuals and families. The Agency is committed to the provision of innovative, well organized and individual centered services.
Mission:
Our commitment is to promote the development and well being of individuals, to strengthen positive relationships between individuals and their communities, and to promote inclusive living.
Vision:
A Community of Choice, Safety, Rights, Diversity and Inclusion.
Values:
- Respect for the rights and dignity of persons
- Dignity of risk
- Responsible and safe caring
- Integrity of relationships
- Social responsibility
- Community connections (Inclusion)
- Accessibility
In keeping with its philosophy and mission statement the goals which guide Agency operations and programs include:
- integrating individuals with existing resources, and
- providing the necessary supportive measures to enable the individual to function with increasing independence within their community.
The objectives of services are:
- To maintain individuals in their community through the provision of practical and concrete supports,
- To increase individual’s daily living skill towards greater self-reliance, and
- To increase individual’s access to formal and informal resources within the community.
