The L’Arche Vision
The Vision of L’Arche is rooted in relationship and belonging:
Mutual care, respect, and compassion between people with and without intellectual disabilities
Sharing ordinary, daily life with all its joys and sorrows
Living, working, learning, and celebrating together in communities of belonging
Transforming our lives as we embrace our gifts and imperfections
Recognizing that we need each other and are better together
A model of inclusion, a way of peace, and a sign of hope for our world.
The L’Arche relational model breaks down barriers between those who give and those who receive supports. It replaces society’s emphasis on independence that leaves so many people lonely, with interdependence where each person flourishes as they contribute their gifts for the good of others.
