ASIST, Inc

It is the Mission of ASIST, Inc. to empower each person to realize his or her place in the community. To accomplish this mission, ASIST, Inc. will partner with and support persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities, families, advocates, stakeholders, and government agencies. It is our philosophy at ASIST, Inc that our consumers learn by making their own choices and decisions while receiving appropriate, supportive guidance. It is our intention to provide a secure, trustworthy and beneficial relationship with each very consumer, thus giving them a safe resource to refer to. ASIST, Inc. shall approach the learning experience with care and empathy while providing clear and thorough explanations and alternatives. Because ASIST, Inc. believes firmly in consumer choice, we are committed to giving our consumers the last word in independent decision-making. Therefore, it should be understood that when a consumer makes a choice or decision, that he/she is responsible for his/her actions. Staff will assist with situational remedies for poor decisions, but ultimately the responsibility for such actions shall remain with the consumers.