Mission Statement:
The Mission of VOR is to unite in advocacy, educate and assist families, organizations, public officials, and individuals concerned with the quality of life and choice for persons with mental retardation within residential options including home, community residences, congregate and institutional settings

Notes:
VOR is a national, nonprofit advocacy organization for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families. We advocate in state and federal legislatures, the courts, and the media. Unlike any other national organization we support a full array of residential options and supports, in the home, community and faciltiies. Choice and family empowerment are fundamental to VOR's activities and Mission

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Organization Name: VOR
Address: P.O. Box 1208 , Rapid City , SD 57709
Phone Number: 605-399-1624
Fax Number: 605-399-1631
Website: http://www.vor.net
Email: Tamie327@hotmail.com
President: Mary McTernan, Ph.D.
Service Description: Advocacy, family-to-family network, for people with developmental disabilities
Membership: $25/year
Eligibility Requirements: Dues payment
Area Served: Nationally
Schedule: 9-5, M-F
Services Offered: Legislative and legal advocacy, and family-to-family networking, on behalf of people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities
Conferences/Speakers: Annual Meeting/Washington Initiative
Fundraisers: Funded by private dues and donations
History: Founded in 1983 by a group of families responding to federal legislation which threatened funding
Slogan: Speaking out for People with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities