Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)

ORS Mission Statement

"To empower individuals with disabilities to choose, prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, and integration into society. "

ORS Core Values

• We value the worth, dignity, rights, responsibilities, and empowerment of all persons with disabilities in achieving their individualized goals.

• We value staff who reflect pride and a commitment to excellence in achieving our goals.

• We value a management style that fosters sensitivity and respect while encouraging responsibility, accountability and leadership throughout the organization.

• We value support from the community and the State Rehabilitation Council including advocacy efforts to help achieve the agency's mission.

• We value a leadership model for all of our employees based on Integrity, Teamwork and Passion in serving our mission.