Based in Arlington, Texas, American Mensa is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top 2 percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. In addition to interacting online, members attend local and national events, join special interest groups that range from astronomy to yoga, and help out in their communities. The organization has more than 50,000 members in the United States and its protectorates.
Mensa's purposes are:
1) to identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity;
2) to encourage research into the nature, characteristics, and uses of intelligence; and
3) to provide a stimulating intellectual and social environment for its members.
Our Vision
Spectrum Society for Community Living believes that community is enriched by the presence and contributions of its citizens with disabilities. We believe that together we can create a world where all people are valued, their voices heard, their choices respected.
Our Mission
Spectrum Society’s mission is to support people with disabilities to experience full citizenship and genuine belonging in community. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement through research into leadership and best practice. As a service providing agency, our focus is on strengthening the capacity of individuals and their personal networks, augmenting rather than replacing natural supports.
Our Values and Beliefs
Our work with individuals, families, volunteers and employees is guided by the following values and beliefs:
· Every person has the right to direct his or her own life
· Every person is entitled to respect and dignity
· Every person has something to contribute
· Mutually rewarding relationships enhance the quality of life
· We encourage innovation and creativity
· Diversity strengthens our communities and our workplaces
Brilliant Society's mission is to help people develop their talents and learn the skills they need to thrive in the new - increasingly entrepreneurial - economy. Traditionally, so much of professional learning and development used to be controlled by employers through managers and human resource departments. But increasingly, we are becoming more and more detached from organisations and institutions - by choice or by circumstances. We are moving to an economy where disruption is the norm, where the boundaries between employment and entrepreneurialism are blurring, and we are expected to constantly learn new skills and adapt - but with very little support. We can no longer rely on others to develop our potential - we need to own our learning and talent development.