PHARA is the common name representing the sister non-profit charitable organizations of the Physically Handicapped Adults’ Rehabilitation Association Nipissing Parry Sound and the Physically Handicapped Adults’ Rehabilitation Association Westwinds Heights. We exist to serve our clients, our tenants, and our community.

Our Guiding Philosophy

PHARA is guided by the Independent Living Philosophy (ILP). The ILP is based on the belief that persons with disabilities have the same human rights as persons without disabilities to participate in and contribute to community life. It is about persons with disabilities having the right and seeking the opportunity to be self-determined in matters such as living arrangements, transportation, social life, employment, and physical care.

The fundamental principle of ILP is empowerment. It is about choice. It respects each person’s understanding of what independence is for them.

Independent Living is controlling and directing your own life and taking responsibility for your own actions. It is knowing what choices are available and selecting what is right for you. Independent Living means being as self-sufficient as possible. It means taking risks and being allowed to succeed and fail on your own terms.

The ILP does not seek to define independence and task others to fit into that definition. ILP is interested in having a person with a disability direct his/her own life and services. The ILP is interested in promoting better utilization of services. The ILP is interested in a person with a disability’s sense of self-esteem. Bottom line – Independent Living is a philosophy of life and a philosophy for service provision.

PHARA is dedicated to the ILP and its meanings, while meeting the requirements of funding providers.

MISSION STATEMENT

PHARA provides services in both official languages to people with disabilities as well as housing opportunities for those with low or moderate incomes.

Vision

A world where everyone lives in their home. A world where everyone lives their independent life.

Slogan

Independence and Housing.

Our Motto

PHARA Today. PHARA Tomorrow. PHARA Forever.

Our Goals

To be seen by clients, tenants, and the community as a provider of excellent service.
To foster a culture and workplace where individuals choose PHARA as their long term employer.
To be a local leader in housing and health services with a focus on equity, inclusion, and diversity.
To enhance services and service sustainability through integrated planning and partnerships that enhance and grow community programs to meet client and tenant needs.

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