ANCOR

 

Code of Ethics

This Code of Ethics embodies certain standards of conduct for members of the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) and within the supports provided in the professional relationships with persons served, with parents and gardians of individuals served, with colleagues, with related agencies and prefessions, and with the community as a whole. In abiding by these standards, it is understood that the member views his or her obligations in as wide a context as the situation requires, taking all the principles into consideration and choosing a course of action consistent with the spirit and intent by which it was created.

 

As a member of ANCOR, this organization:

 

- Shall provide supports and services as a public trust that requires integrity, compassion, and respect for individual differences and choice.

 

- Shall provide supports and services designed to meet the needs of the individual with emphasis on promoting choice, inclusion, growth and development.

 

- Shall respect the privacy of persons served and protectthe rights of confidentiality.

 

- Shall give preference to professional responsibility over personal interests.

 

Shall advocate for standards that promote outcomesof quality for people.

 

- Shall contribute ideas, findings, concepts, understanding, knowledge and practice the the body of community supports, and develop continuing education and expanded knowledge of the leading practices for services in the field of disabilities.

 

- Shall encourage and advocate for the individual and the community against unethical and/or illegal practices or actions by other individuals or orgnizations engaged in providing supports.

 

- Shall not discriminate because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national ancestry, and shall work to eliminate or prevent such discrimination in providing supports.

 

- Shall promote inclusion and equitable treatment of all people including those receiving supports; staff, friends, families and the public.

 

- Shall serve as a responsible steward for public and private funds.

 

- Shall be accountable for statements made with respect to individuals with disabilities and shall distinguish clearly, where appropriate, statements and actions made as an individual and those made as a representative of ANCOR.