About PAACL
We advocate with and for persons with diverse abilities to have choices and to live inclusively in the community
The Port Alberni Association for Community Living (PAACL) is a registered non-profit society incorporated under the Society Act of BC, in 1957.
PAACL has a long and highly respected reputation in the community for advocacy and service to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our history reflects the significant contribution of individuals, their families and friends, our employees, and other concerned citizens for over 60 years.
Vision
The Port Alberni Association for Community Living (PAACL) advocates with and for persons with diverse abilities to have choices and to live inclusively in the community.
See our 2020-2021 Strategic Plan and Strategic Pillars and Priorities
Mission
We engage the community in including people with diverse abilities for the benefit of everyone.
Values (the backbone of all that we do):
- Person-centered: Participants and their needs are the primary focus of PAACL programs and services
- Inclusive: Each individual’s unique qualities are valued at PAACL; we actively create and maintain an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion
- Accessible: PAACL is responsible for eliminating barriers to support by ensuring that all programs and services are accessible to all
- Respectful: Board members, employees, and self-advocates behave in a manner that reflects the dignity and potential of all human beings
- Safe and Supportive: All PAACL sites are safe, supportive, and caring environments for participants, staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders
- Collaborative: PAACL works in partnership with agencies, stakeholders, and funders to meet the needs of the individuals that we serve
Funding
Our programs are funded by Community Living British Columbia and the Ministry of Children and Families. Additional funds are provided by a Gaming Grant which allows us to run our Pathways program.
Accreditation
PAACL is accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), an independent accrediting body that measures PAACL’s conformance to standards pertaining to the services we provide; assisting us in enhancing the quality of our services, demonstrating value, and meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards.
PAACL was awarded our fifth Three-Year Accreditation by CARF in May of 2017.