About Us
Our values are our foundation.
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Quality
Effectiveness
Consistency
Reliability
Professionalism
Evidence-based practices
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Diversity
Acceptance
Humility
Openness
Validation of different ways of knowing/being
Collaboration
Equity
Person-centered
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Positivity
Strengths-based
Supportive
Accelerative
Humane
Ethical
Compassion
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Creativity
Exploration
Curiosity
Individualization
Outside of the box thinking
Perseverance
Joy
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Growth
Forward looking
Preparedness
Openness
Flexibility
Proactive
Resiliency
Being of service
Diversity, Equity,
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Inclusion
We commit to empower, build and continue to develop a diverse team and organization. This commitment is to better understand and serve the multilayered cultures and identities of the people we serve, work with, and interact with across our agencies and valuable stakeholders. Diversity refers to all the ways we view and experience the world, with respect for differences in race, gender identity and expression, age, ethnicity, disabilities (seen and unseen), family or marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, education, religion, and all the ways we may identify as a community. Inclusion is the state of being heard, recognized, and valued. It’s about creating a sense of belonging for every person and a trust that “you are valued and deserve to be here.”
At Visions, LLC, our Diversity & Inclusion efforts focus on uplifting the experiences and
perspectives of underrepresented groups and doing the work that draws out the best in all of us. Visions, LLC promotes a culture of celebrating and encouraging each other and stands firmly against workplace bullying and abuse. We believe in transparency and equity across people, learning experiences, opportunities, pay scales and objective processes that foster these values across the organization.
Visions LLC Founders
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David Jaques PhD, BCBA
Executive Director
Serves as the {President/Executive Director of Visions LLC. He has worked with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, neurocognitive disorders (i.e. dementia), mental health challenges and their related support networks throughout his 40-year professional career.Dave has a PhD in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Over the last several years Dave has developed an increased interest in “wellness and optimal health.’ He is a Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) through the National Wellness Institute (NWI) and a certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN).
From an organizational standpoint Dave is very interested and involved with transformational leadership, organizational culture, and positive psychology. From the vantage point of supporting individuals, Dave’s primary focus is on quality of life as defined and described by those supported and those closest to them.
In his ‘free time’ Dave enjoys being with his family (including two wonderful dogs), being outdoors, reading, and being physically active. He hopes to start blending in a little more travel into his life soon!
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Gary Strange MS, BCBA
In Memoriam - Vice President
Gary Strange passed away suddenly on February 3, 2021. Gary had a multitude of family, friends and colleagues who cared greatly for him. Gary spent much of his professional career supporting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He founded and operated several organizations consistent with this pursuit and mission; Visions LLC being one such organization. He was greatly respected and admired in this professional community.Gary played a key role co-founding and leading Visions LLC over the course of the past 10 years. He will be missed greatly by all of us in the Visions family and many others.