Services of the Eastern Oregon Support Services Brokerage are based on the principles of self-determination:
Freedom:
People will have the ability, along with freely chosen family and friends, to plan their own lives, with necessary support, rather than purchase a pre-packages program.
Authority:
People will have the ability to control a certain sum of dollars in order to purchase their supports.
Support and Autonomy:
People will have the opportunity to arrange resources and personnel - both formal and informal - that will assist them to live a life in the community that is rich in social associations and contribution.
Responsibility:
People will have the opportunity to accept a valued role in a their community through competitive employment, organization affiliation, spiritual development, general caring for others in the community, as well as accountability for spending public dollars in ways that are life enhancing.