About Us
Avatar
is a private organization which was
founded in 1991 as a certified provider
of residential services to people who
have developmental disabilities. In
2008, Avatar also became a certified
Placement Agency for Shared Living.
In
addition to the operation of eleven
homes in the state of Rhode Island,
Avatar also supports people who live in
their own homes, with their families, or
within Shared Living. Avatar provides
day services to many of its
participants. Currently, we provide
services to seventy people.
The
homes we operate are licensed, funded,
and monitored by the Division of
Developmental Disabilities.
Goals
This
organization's vision for the
individuals who are supported by our
services is one in which fulfillment and
maximum independence. To this end the
mission of Avatar is to:
- Stand by each person served as he/she explores opportunities and undertakes challenges.
- Support each person to build an ever-widening circle of relationships with families, friends, and other community citizens.
- Assist each person to define his or her dreams and take steps to make them come true.
- Support each person to become a participating member of his or her community.
