Our Mission,
Vision & Values
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Mission
Barrier Free Living empowers individuals with disabilities to live independent, dignified lives free of abuse.
Vision
Barrier Free Living is our vision. We strive for a world free from abuse and bias, where people with disabilities live in a supportive physical environment. In this world, society values all its members and individuals with disabilities are free of any internal barriers barring them from reaching their fullest potential.
Values
- The power to change lies within the individual.
- Taking personal responsibility enhances an individual’s self esteem.
- An individual’s strengths are the building blocks to achieving life’s goals.
- People who understand and build the skills and the mind set to become independent are less likely to accept abuse or be abusive.
- Failure is an integral part of growth, which can lead to progress and success.
- Parents who value themselves provide a solid foundation for their children’s growth.
- Healthy families place a value on children’s voices.
- Information is empowerment. Sharing knowledge helps everyone.
- Trusting relationships are built on a foundation of confidentiality.
- A holistic perspective embraces the individual’s self-determination, culture, religion and values.
- The goals of staff and consumers are best achieved through teamwork.