Vision, Mission, and Values

Rural Institute

Thriving communities that support opportunities for all.

We build access and opportunity for people with disabilities through education, research, evaluation, and service.

We work to overcome barriers and structures that foster inequities.

We believe everyone should be included, valued, and empowered to succeed.

We build and maintain respectful partnerships with individuals, organizations, and communities.

We are building an organization led by people with lived experience of disability.

We recognize everyone’s strengths as we work toward common goals. Everyone teaches, everyone learns.

We apply evidence-based and community-led solutions with knowledge and compassion.

We join the strength of rural communities, coming alongside and providing support.