Mission & Vision

Our Mission

The mission of The Arc of San Francisco is to serve people with developmental disabilities by promoting self-determination, dignity and quality of life.

Our Vision

A community where disability is a distinction without a difference.

Our Values

People First
Community Participation
Democracy
Visionary Leadership
Diversity
Integrity and Excellence

The Arc of San Francisco is committed to:

Building lasting partnerships with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, affiliated organizations, and the business community.

Enhancing meaning and satisfaction in the lives of those we serve by providing an array of activities and service choices.

Dedicating ourselves to adapt and change in response to the needs and desires of our community.

Practicing a collaborative team approach in which each employee’s role and contribution is regarded as vital to the success of the agency.

Maintaining the highest standard of excellence, individually and as a team.

Recognizing that individuals perform best when treated with respect and dignity.

Appreciating that expression of differing ideas offers opportunities to build cohesion and unity within the agency.

Acting as ambassadors and role models to the community based on our belief in The Arc of San Francisco as an example of excellence.