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Our Values
Creating an Impact.

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  Primary Values:

  1. Diversity and Inclusion

    At Bergmann Center, we celebrate the unique contributions of every individual by creating environments where all people—regardless of ability—feel seen, heard, and valued. Our inclusive services are built to reflect the vibrant diversity of our community.
     

  2. Compassion

    We lead with heart. Our support for differently-abled individuals is rooted in deep empathy and a commitment to walk alongside them with kindness through every milestone and challenge.
     

  3. Respect

    We honor the dignity, rights, and choices of everyone we serve. Respect is the foundation of our person-centered approach, as well as our partnerships with families, caregivers, and the broader community.
     

  4. Excellence

    We consistently raise the bar in disability services, pursuing best practices, accreditations, and performance benchmarks that ensure individuals receive the highest quality of care and opportunity.

  Supplemental Values:

5. Empathy
 

We seek to understand the lived experiences of differently-abled individuals, ensuring our services resonate with their goals and reflect their voices in every decision.

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6. Empowerment
 

Through skill-building, advocacy, and tailored support, we equip individuals to take charge of their lives—nurturing independence, confidence, and self-determination.

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7. Accountability
 

Transparency, ethical standards, and data-driven practices guide us. We hold ourselves responsible to the people we serve and the outcomes we promise.

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8. Integrity
 

We do what’s right—even when it’s hard. With honesty and strong moral grounding, we build trust with clients, families, funders, and our team.

 

9. Adaptability
 

Needs evolve—and so do we. Bergmann Center remains responsive to change by embracing innovation, community feedback, and emerging opportunities to serve better.

OUR MISSION:  To empower differently-abled individuals through community-based inclusive, person-centered services, education, employment, and advocacy—rooted in compassion, respect, and integrity. We foster potential, embrace diversity, and build a lasting legacy of dignity, inclusion, and transformative care.

Bergmann Center Inc. is a  501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the developmentally disabled, physically disabled,  and mentally ill community  in Northern Lower Michigan.​​   

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