Mission and Vision

Who We Are

Founded in 1975, CLASS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, and Montgomery counties in Southeast Kansas. We are committed to providing opportunities for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities to maximize their potential and create a lifestyle where they are included and accepted in their communities.

Mission and Vision

Our Mission

To assist individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities to learn, grow, and aspire to achieve their potential.

Vision

CLASS believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a rewarding, fulfilling, and meaningful life, and that having a developmental disability does not diminish the desire or right to pursue this dream, it simply makes the journey more challenging.

Our Values

CLASS strongly and passionately believes in:

  • Recognizing the ability of each individual to live a rewarding, fulfilling, and meaningful life
  • Respecting the worth and dignity of all individuals
  • Commitment to community enhancement
  • Accountability and transparency to our customers and the public
  • Commitment to ethical business and service practices
  • Espousal of inclusion, social justice, and diversity
  • Operating with integrity and honesty
  • Practicing responsible stewardship of resources
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