Mission
The SEN Program’s mission is to promote positive futures and enhance the quality of life for DFW children and youth with disabilities, ages birth through 20, and their families. The SEN Program empowers families of children and youth with disabilities with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make informed decisions, effectively access and navigate systems and services, and advocate for themselves and other young people with disabilities and their families. The SEN Program supports educators, youth workers, and other professionals to partner with families for successful, person-centered services and to support and promote a family voice
Values
We ground ourselves and our work in the values of TEACH—teamwork, empathy, accountability, commitment, and honesty.
Teamwork
We are a community and we succeed together. We will achieve success only by partnering with each other and with others. Teamwork generates progress and progress defines achievement for us and our families.
Empathy
We exhibit empathy because of our own experiences and by considering others’ experiences. We actively listen, we are respectful, and open-minded in our interactions with colleagues, young people, families, and the community. Expressing empathy allows us to build community.
Accountability
We are responsible for our words and actions and holding ourselves accountable ensures the quality of our work. We are proud to champion access for young people with disabilities, their families, and the people who support them.
Commitment
We set high standards for ourselves, others, and our organization. Our lived experiences drive our commitment to shaping opportunities for all young people. Our commitment to learning promotes excellence and results in high quality work.
Honesty
We build trust by conducting ourselves with honesty and integrity in support of each other, our families, and the community. Honesty enables us to forge bonds and produces our best work.
