Six Principles to Modernize the Health Care Infrastructure

Improve Health and Wellbeing through Individual Empowerment and System Coordination

Empower people to manage their health and wellness with their chosen support network, healthcare and service providers, and communities, regardless of a person’s condition or perceived capabilities

Achieve Community Inclusion and Full Participation

Expedite access, choice and full integration into meaningful activities of community living (social, economic, educational, and recreational) by providing and coordinating necessary services and supports

Ensure Full Access to Services and Supports

Revise and strengthen policies and programs to provide affordable, flexible access to the services and supports people need to live independently

Value Dignity and Choice

Valuing and ensuring dignity, personal strengths, and self-determination must be core to successful and sustainable long-term services and supports

Achieve Access to Meaningful Work and Activities

Achieve full community participation in valued roles and equitable access to competitive integrated employment or other meaningful activities

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Accelerate Access to Innovative Technologies

Ensure that people with disabilities and older adults are key stakeholders and fully involved in the development of new technologies, and have the necessary technologies that support independence, social participation, dignity and self-direction