In October 2014 at NuPath's 1st Annual Meeting people were introduced to the concept of One NuPath, a philosophical and purposeful recommitment to our organizational values and proud mission of
…providing people with disabilities the support needed to live, work, learn, grow and participate to their fullest potential in their communities.
There are six core principles that capture what One NuPath is really all about.
Community
We are committed to the importance of community, maximum inclusion and social responsibility. Our communities will be made richer by our very presence while the people we support discover both purpose and a sense of belonging. We will promote a community where separate is not equal and where segregated environments are a thing of the past.
Unity
We believe that we are all essential elements in a composition and that we belong together. We believe that when we each have a clear understanding of our relationship to one another and the vision we all share, the composition is unified. We are committed to uniting our many voices, talents and passions as one cohesive, deliberate force.
Belonging
We understand that we are much greater than the sum of our parts and that together there is nothing that we cannot achieve. We are committed to sharing the journey of life as One NuPath, celebrating both life’s peaks and valleys and placing great value on the power of belonging.
Innovation
We are committed to exploring every new idea and innovation that will move us toward our goals. We are committed to asking questions, making mistakes, taking risks and to being willing to leave the comforts of past practice behind.
Collaboration
We are committed to promoting, encouraging and facilitating collaboration between our programs, staff and stakeholders. We will align organizational support systems to promote ownership. We will foster personal accountability.
Sharing
We are committed to sharing ideas, solutions, thoughts and best practice, both internally and externally. We will leverage our collective intellectual capital and foster an organizational “sharing economy that enhances our combined knowledge, skill and experience.