ELM SES promotes valuable experiences for all individuals served. These experiences include, but are not limited to:

* Growing in relationships, not only with paid employees, but most importantly with community members.

* Making informed choices, not only day-to-day routine decisions, but major decisions regarding their personal lives and futures.

* Using an individual's talents and capabilities, stressing what an individual contributes rather than their needs or limitations.

* Being treated with respect and dignity, participating in valued social roles within the community.

* Sharing common places and becoming part of their community through both their work and personal lives.