The Story Behind the Standard
Always You was born from a mother’s unwavering vision. A blueprint to elevate lives through dignity, integration, and economic mobility.
With lived experience, deep policy insight, and a relentless drive to advance what is possible, that vision became a framework created to build what has always been needed.
The Always You Standard is intentional. Grounded in outcomes. Guided by purpose. It affirms the worth of every life and constructs systems that uplift and endure.
From the beginning, Always You has delivered with clarity and momentum.
Programs with measurable impact. Partnerships that expand access. Pathways that strengthen families and communities.
This is generational transformation. Infrastructure aligned with possibility. Strategy in motion. Leadership that shapes the future.
This is the standard.
Always You.
Our Mission:
We are creating a world where all person’s strengths are honored, their dreams are realized, and integration, economic mobility, and social connection define the standard we uphold—together.
We are not content with advocating for change—we are committed to creating it.
Ondréa L. Burton is a powerhouse voice reshaping what equity, access, and leadership look like across education, workforce development, and community transformation. A former policy and advocacy advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives, she brings a rare combination of policy fluency, relationship capital, and lived experience as a mother of a young adult with a developmental disability.
Out of that personal journey, Ondréa created Always You—a pioneering, outcomes-driven model that operates from college campuses and redefines how individuals with disabilities are supported, empowered, and celebrated.
Known for her executive presence, undeniable momentum, and deep commitment to building lasting systems of dignity and opportunity, Ondréa galvanizes stakeholders across sectors. Whether in front of policymakers, funders, educators, or families, she brings vision with strategy—and turns bold ideas into measurable, sustainable outcomes.
Ondréa’s influence extends across policy, philanthropy, and international engagement. As the founding president of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), Pittsburgh Chapter, she creates global connections that widen access and deepen impact—positioning Always You participants for expansive, meaningful experiences that transcend borders.
She is also the co-author of The Daring Diaries, a children’s book series inspired by her daughter’s groundbreaking journey as the first student with a disability crowned Homecoming Queen at her high school. The series celebrates bold dreams, authentic friendships, and the power of living vibrantly with purpose.
Ondréa leads Always You with conviction, clarity, and an unshakable belief in what is possible. Always You is a movement advancing what’s next, redefining care as a catalyst for equity, and building the kind of legacy every community deserves.
Our VISION: Empowerment Without Limits
Always You is the directive—shaping a future where economic mobility, integration, and dignity are embedded into the systems that govern opportunity.
Our model: rooted in equity, driven by strategy, and measured by outcomes that elevate lives, fortify families, and build generational legacies.
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Our Values: D.R.E.A.M.
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Dignity Without Exception. Dignity is the foundation. It does not waver. It is owed to every person in every space at all times.
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Rights That Deliver. We ensure rights are protected through action. Opportunity must be accessible, attainable, and enforceable.
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Empowerment That Elevates. We equip individuals with what they need to rise. Education, technology, and direct support are deployed with precision.
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Advocacy That Demands Change. We confront systems. We shape policy. We lead with courage to make choice and integration non-negotiable.
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Meaning That Endures. We create lives filled with purpose. Every experience is designed for lasting impact.
Always You.
Always You is transforming what integrated, person-centered care looks like—delivering outcomes that elevate individuals, empower caregivers, and strengthen entire communities.
From economic mobility and workforce inclusion to holistic wellness and leadership development, our programs are designed to drive real, measurable progress— now.
Anchored by our Pillars of Excellence and powered through strategic partnerships, innovative technology, and a relentless commitment to equity, we equip individuals with the tools, credentials, and confidence to lead lives marked by independence, contribution, and legacy.
We are building futures.
Futures where careers are possible, leadership is cultivated, and integration is the expectation—not the exception.
Always You is a movement. A model. A mirror of what’s possible when systems align and every life is valued.
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Always You.
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