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The
philosophy of Enable is based on five basic principles. Each of these principles
has a conceptual and operational framework. These five principles are blended
together to produce a well integrated proactive organization.
The first
principle represents a mission-oriented, value-driven service
delivery perspective. The delivery of service is reflected by a core set of
Values.
Enable’s
Values provide a set of beliefs and a code of conduct that provide a
framework for all interactions. Our Values include Respect, Family,
Developmental Approach, Systems Approach, Outreach, Empowerment, Community
Integration, Responsiveness to Change and Leadership. Each of these Values
is incorporated into our daily interactions and relationship between and among
staff, board, clients, funding sources and parents. These values are
clearly
the driving force in all our endeavors.
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The third principle is Organization Effectiveness. We
have adopted the 7S framework that states there is a multiplicity of factors that influence an organization's
ability to change. In order to be an effective
organization, one must recognize that each of these
seven factors are interdependent and collectively
determine the effectiveness of the organization. Equal
attention must be directed toward all seven factors to continuously improve the organization.
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This concept of continuous improvement coincides with the fourth principle,
Total Quality Management (TQM). TQM is a method of measuring quality in an
organization. We have chosen TQM as it coincides with our organization
effectiveness model. The concept of TQM assumes that all aspects of the
organization can be improved and in fact, are in a state of continuous
improvement.
The fifth principle relates to the principles and practices
of Prevention. The prevention model includes an intervention orientation
that provides early intervention in a young child's life to preclude
extensive and costly services at a later time. This early intervention focus
includes the integration of the social, emotional, cognitive, physiological
and developmental aspects. It also includes the incorporation of the
principles and practices of the disciplines of early childhood education,
social work, rehabilitation and special education.
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