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The Intestinal Disease Education and Awareness Society Buzz raises awareness of intestinal diseases through education and public awareness campaigns. IDEAS provides quality of life enhancing programs for children and young adults afflicted with intestinal diseases and their families. IDEAS conducts advocacy programs on behalf of all people living with intestinal diseases.
A society free of social stigma attached to intestinal diseases.
Our Principles
| Principle | How we will achieve them |
| Create opportunities for kids with intestinal disease to just be kids | IDEAS coordinates year round, inclusive day camp opportunities in communities that have YMCAs for kids aged 4-18; IDEAS supports kids to take part in overnight summer camp opportunities with the UOAC and CCFC |
| Teach kids about intestinal disease | IDEAS conducts school talks in classrooms wherever possible |
| Promote openness of information | IDEAS has the most complete and up-to-date Internet resource for people seeking information and support related to intestinal disease |
| Work together | IDEAS works with other organizations and healthcare professionals to find common opportunities and share best practices |
| Advocate for inclusive communities | IDEAS encourages communities to remove barriers for people with ID |
| Promote a positive outlook | IDEAS education and awareness campaigns promote a positive outlook to living with intestinal disease |
| Create leadership opportunities | IDEAS embraces volunteers and provides them with true opportunities to lead changes associated with intestinal disease |
| Seek equality | IDEAS works to ensure that all people with intestinal diseases and ostomies receive fair and equal care, and support for their medical needs |
| Promote health | IDEAS education and awareness campaigns focus on healthy activities and lifestyle promotion |
| Listen to our stakeholders | IDEAS works on issues that our stakeholders say are important to them |
| Provide value for money | IDEAS reports its finances with transparency; donors see how their support translates to making a difference in the lives of children and young adults suffering from intestinal disease, and their families |
| Celebrate diversity | IDEAS encourages everyone to contribute in an environment that recognizes the personal worth and dignity of each individual |
| Recognize contributions | IDEAS recognizes the achievements of volunteers and staff; IDEAS recognizes financial considerations from corporations, organizations and individuals |