BEAS envisions a long-term system of supports that:

I. Promotes and supports individual and family direction

• Affirms the control by individuals and families over how supports are provided, in accordance with their preferences.
• Educates and empowers individuals and families to advocate for themselves.
• Disseminates information to communities to increase understanding of the needs and issues of elders and of adults with disabilities.
• Provides individuals and families with opportunities for feedback and for participation in policy making and quality management activities.
• Provides individuals and families with an accessible, impartial and effective grievance process.
• Supports the individual's right to determine quality of life and to make choices and take risks others may question.

II. Provides supports to meet individual and family needs

• Identifies and is responsive to the evolving needs and preferences of people and provides a variety of flexible supports in a variety of settings.
• Promotes a creative program, support and resource development process that includes community participation.
• Ensures that operations such as eligibility determination do not undermine the ability of individuals and families to choose the supports that meet their needs.
• Ensures that supports are delivered and integrated effectively.