RHD prides itself on its commitment to creativity and innovation. The corporation believes in person-centered planning that strives to maximize consumers' opportunities for decision-making and participation, and empowers each person to enjoy the chance to help direct his or her own life.

RHD believes in helping consumers realize their dreams; that philosophy pays off in examples like these:

Francis—a consumer who was born blind and with mental retardation-had always wanted to mow the lawn. Some creative RHD staff members dedicated themselves to helping him find a way to achieve this unlikely dream, and experimented with a number of systems in search of one that would enable him to guide himself around the yard with the lawnmower. Their efforts were successful: Francis now mows the lawn on his own with the help of an inventive "rope system."

Tom—a lifelong-institutionalized consumer, worked hard to gain the skills he needed to live on his own. Soon after leaving institution, however, Tom began insisting that he wanted to return. Through conversations with Tom, RHD staff members learned that, above all, he missed his job in the institution's textiles shop. The staff members helped Tom find a job as a weaving demonstrator at a historical site frequented by tourists. He was able to continue doing the work he enjoyed while helping to support himself and becoming a valued contributor to the community.

Another consumer—a man with mental retardation and autism and a talented musician, has become a regular at a local nightspot's open-mike night. RHD staff members helped him learn to function in this mainstream setting by modeling and facilitating the social interaction that now allows him to do what he loves most.

RHD believes in its consumers' ability to realize their dreams and direct the course of their own lives. Supporting each person every step of the way is inherent in the corporation's mission.

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