Vision, Mission, and Values
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Our Vision
Thriving communities that support opportunities for all.
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![man on a wheelchair participating in community event](https://images.apps.umt.edu/storage/umt/center/320/320/rural-institute//about/about_images/riic-mission.jpg)
Our Mission
We build access and opportunity for people with disabilities through education, research, evaluation, and service.
WE VALUE:
Equity
We work to overcome barriers and structures that foster inequities.
Inclusion
We believe everyone should be included, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Partnership
We build and maintain respectful partnerships with individuals, organizations, and communities.
Participation
We are building an organization led by people with lived experience of disability.
Cooperation
We recognize everyone’s strengths as we work toward common goals. Everyone teaches, everyone learns.
Solutions
We apply evidence-based and community-led solutions with knowledge and compassion.
Rural community strength
We join the strength of rural communities, coming alongside and providing support.