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 consumer.
• Taking personal responsibility enhances an individual’s self esteem.
• 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 childrens’ growth.
• Healthy families place a value on children’s’ voices.
• Information is empowerment.  Staff and consumers should share what they know. This may help someone else.
• The goals of the consumer are best achieved through a partnership between staff and consumers.
• Consumers’ strengths are their building blocks to achieving life’s goals.
• Trusting relationships are built on a foundation of confidentiality.
• A holistic perspective embraces the individual’s self-determination, culture, religion and values.