MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to empower adults with disabilities through vocational and social opportunities, and to guide them toward realizing their goals and dreams.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
As a company, we are aware of and value differences.

VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to be the agency of choice for every client and business partner we serve, leading the way in supporting each client in their quest to live the life they choose.

VALUE STATEMENTS
On a daily basis we will express our commitment to our mission by demonstrating the following attributes in our work activities.

M		Motivated: Accomplishing meaningful goals.
E		Ethical: Using honest behavior that conforms to professional standards of conduct.
R		Respectful: Demonstrating compassionate and fair treatment of others.
R		Responsive: Providing timely and complete responses to concerns and questions.
I		Inclusive: Seeking the input of those we serve.
C		Creative: Developing new ideas while using best practices to deliver current supports.
K		Knowledgeable: Maintaining competence through continuous learning.

BUSINESS STATEMENT
High expectations, high quality supports - no excuses.

COMPANY MOTTO
As you enter Merrick, please choose to make today a great day.  Your co-workers and the clients will be thankful.  Find ways to play.  We can be serious about our work without being serious about ourselves.  Stay focused in order to be there when your co-workers and the clients need you most.  And should you feel your energy fading, try this surefire remedy; find someone who needs a helping hand, a word of support, or a good ear – and make their day.