Rising Together. Stronger Together.
Our Story
Everyone deserves the chance to live a life filled with connection, purpose and belonging.
Why Soaring Connections Exists
Self-directed services offer meaningful opportunity. They allow individuals to shape support around who they are, what matters to them and how they want to participate in everyday life.​
At the same time, navigating self-direction can feel complex without steady support. Families may seek clarity. Providers may desire connection and shared understanding. Individuals may benefit from consistency, belonging and opportunities to build lasting relationships.​
Soaring Connections exists to support the people within self-directed services by strengthening connection, shared purpose and long-term sustainability.
Strong support grows through trust, shared understanding and real connection. Our work is grounded in the belief that relationships come first and that community is built when individuals are seen, valued and included as they are. ​
Each person brings unique gifts, strengths and perspectives. When those gifts are shared, communities gain meaning, purpose and resilience. Soaring Connections creates space for these relationships to grow through everyday participation and shared experience.
Rooted in Relationships & Community
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Soaring Connections exists to build a connected community where individuals with I/DD, their families and self-directed providers feel supported, valued and included. We strengthen self-directed service by centering meaningful relationships, inclusive community experiences and access to practical, high-quality support.
Vision
A world where every individual thrives in a connected, supportive, and inclusive community sharing their unique gifts and engaging in meaningful activities with purpose.​​​​​​​​​
Values
🪶Individual Worth
🪶Relationships First
🪶Community Connection
🪶Inclusion as Daily Practice
🪶Purposeful Engagement
🪶Sustainable Growth
🪶Thriving Together​
Where We're Headed
Building Connections
Growing Community
Shaping the Future Together
Soaring Connections is committed to thoughtful, steady growth rooted in values and relationships. As the community grows, we continue to develop tools, learning opportunities and experiences that support meaningful participation and long-term sustainability.
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Our focus remains on building community that lasts, grounded in trust, shared understanding and everyday connection.