Mission Statement

The Naslund & Naslund's Light of Hope Program is a community-based integration program designed to enrich and empower adults with special needs through continuous support and inspiration, aiding them in integrating in their communities and helping them to realize their undiscovered talents and abilities.  In addition, we assist them in achieving life skills.  Light of Hope strives to motivate each individual to not only reach their full developmental potential, but we help them to understand what their rights are and encourage them to voice their opinions concerning those rights. 


 LEARN
 INTEGRATE
GROWTH
HUMANE
TRIUMPH

OPPORTUNITY
FULFILLMENT

HELP
OVERCOME
PROSPER
EMPOWER

The Naslund & Naslund Light of Hope Program is devoted to appreciating and embracing diverse populations, and practicing respect, fairness, and impartiality, showing no bias against race, individuals with disabilities, cultural differences, linguistic variances and abilities, and is committed to respecting the differences of opinions and beliefs of others.

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The Naslund & Naslund Light of Hope Program believes that Love, Compassion, Kindness, and Patience are some of the keys to success when working with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We will employ the correct and necessary tools to impact the lives of our clients, therefore we are dedicated to implementing the following in the Light of Hope Program:

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  **The Legislation of the Lanterman Act (i.e., Rights - Self-Advocacy

     Person-First Language

     Person-Centered Practices

     Picture Exchange Communication System

     Working from ISPs for each Client/Planning Activities Accordingly

     Provide Clients with Outside Resources When Needed 

     Implement Job Preparedness For Clients/Finding Volunteer Work

     Assist Clients in Obtaining Employment

     Maintain Continuous Training and Education for Staff

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