The Staff and board of directors of Laurel House, Inc. feel that, while we all have much in common, we are also often very different in terms of our feelings, emotions, needs, and capabilities.  In such a world when all men differ, we believe that every individual should have the opportunity to develop to his / her fullest potential.  We believe that all individuals have the capability to learn, as well as the right to do so and that this can be accomplished through experiences conducive to growth and development, morally, spiritually, socially, esthetically, physically, and educationally.  We believe, in this context, that individuals never stop learning throughout their lifetime.  Within this framework it is our commitment at Laurel House to develop and make available whatever programming is necessary to assist our residents in achieving their optimal potential and, to work towards guaranteeing them their rights as well as their responsibilities involving citizenship in order that they might become respected members of society.