About PAACL
We provide quality, person-centered support and services enabling individuals to thrive
The Port Alberni Association for Community Living (PAACL) has been a registered non-profit society incorporated under the Society Act of BC, since 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.
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 has been Accredited since 2003.
Funding
Our programs are primarily funded by community Living British Columbia, Ministry of Children and families, and BC Housing. Additional funding for our Pathways Clubhouse has been provided by BC Community Gaming Grants.
400+
Lives Supported
65+
Years Strong
10+
Community Programs
1,000s
Moments of Care
What We Stand For
We Provide Caring, Person-Centered
Support that Helps People Thrive.
Our Mission
To provide quality, person-centered, support and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, to enable them to thrive.
Our Vision
“A community where everybody belongs!”
Our Values
Our Values — The Backbone Of All That We Do
Leadership Team
Meet our team of caring
Administrators and Program Managers.
The Leadership Team at PAACL is dedicated to the mission of our organization, practices person-centered philosophy & works very hard to support and promote an inclusive community for all the people we support. Along with this amazing team, we are all so grateful to PAACL’s front-line support staff that provide quality service to all the individuals involved with PAACL.
Senior Leaders
Administration Team
Program Managers
Board of Directors
The Board Directors provide governance to PAACL and contribute their knowledge, skills, and strength in the collective pursuit of our mission.
The Board members of PAACL are individuals with diverse experience and backgrounds that provide a meaningful contribution to our community as a member of our Board of Directors. Board Directors provide governance to the agency and utilize their collective knowledge, skills and personal characteristics to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with PAACL’s constitution, bylaws, governance policies and respective board member roles.
Board members are self-advocates, family members, friends and concerned citizens that have a special interest in supporting an organization that has provided support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families for over sixty-five years!
If you would be interested in joining the Board of Directors, please contact either the Board President or the Executive Director for more information.
