ABOUT THE IDDEAL FOUNDATION
What do we do?
The IDDeal foundation is a for social impact organization dedicated to providing people with I/DD a life of independence confidence and a sense of purpose, by catering to their unique needs.
“My co-members are just not friends… I like to see them as my IDDeal Family.”
Stephanie
What is Our Purpose?
The IDDeal Foundation was founded to create a world where people with I/DD are thriving not only as members of a community that serves their unique needs, but are also accepted as a whole person in society through Work. Live. Play.
Creating a more inclusive world
What Is Our Vision?
Our vision is to help create a world where the I/DD population is included, accepted and supported, wholeheartedly into society. Through inclusion and acceptance, they can cultivate the skills, relationships, and experiences they need to live with purpose.
OUR THREE PILLARS
Work. Live. Play.
From our board of directors and members to our IDDealists, we strive to provide all-inclusive support and services for members of the I/DD community. Our programs and offerings are tailored to each member’s unique human needs, which offers the opportunity for growth and their ability to reach their fullest potential.
The IDDeal Foundation embraces and promotes whole-person solutions for the I/DD community by creating what we call the IDDeal Life. We understand that creating the IDDeal life encompasses three pillars which allows any person to thrive in their day-to-day environment: Work, Live, and Play. It is essential to nurture all three pillars to find balance and live your IDDeal life.
MEET THE CO-FOUNDERS
How It All Started
We founded The IDDeal Foundation, based on a mutual love for our daughters with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), Lexy and Jessica.
It was through our journey as parents and caretakers from infancy to adulthood, we realized the gaps in government services and society to provide the support opportunities for adults with I/DD to reach their full potential. We realized our daughters are uniquely human which is why we created The IDDeal Foundation to provide their IDDeal life through Work. Live. Play.
We Are Guided By Our Values
Our team strives to build a thriving environment that impacts the world. Together, our work is guided by these core values:
Gratitude
Gratitude is where we begin at The IDDeal foundation! The ability to recognize and feel grateful for the opportunity to impact and touch lives regardless if you are an IDDealist, a member or someone in the community is what makes up the heart of The IDDeal Foundation. We are grateful for and lean into the uniqueness of each member, which empowers our IDDealists to embrace and value themselves in turn.
Purpose
We know the power of a life lived with purpose! That it is, in part, what drives all humans to reach their fullest potential. Whether it’s being involved in a greater cause than ourselves to doing something meaningful in our day-to-day lives, it all matters. Our organization strives to cultivate a community that is passionate about finding their why, and sharing it with the world.
Ability
We are all uniquely human, down to what skills and abilities we have. We engage with our IDDealists and members to tap into each individual’s strengths, knowing that it doesn’t look the same for everyone, which makes us powerful as individuals and an organization.
Positivity
Positivity is an essential life skill that is essential in the IDDeal Foundation! We promote having the best “can do” attitude, which influences others. Positivity isn’t about always having a smile on your face; it’s the ability to find the good regardless of the situation. This allows for a culture of thinking outside the box and overcoming an adverse situation because of your positive mindset.
Potential
Understanding one’s ability and desire to grow and develop into your best self is essential at The IDDeal Foundation! Our members know they have unlimited potential, and we aim to build a culture with people who share this growth mindset.
