Welcome to WIN

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We are pleased to welcome you to WIN. This organization has had a significant influence on the disability services field for more than 30 years. As a community-based agency we are here to respond to a variety of human needs and conditions in the lives of people with disabilities. The administration of this agency is built on our philosophy, which emphasizes professional standards of conduct and ethics. Working together with these principles in mind, there is no limit to what we can continue to achieve.

~ WIN Board of Directors ~

WHO ARE WE?

  • WIN is a non-profit organization that has been in existence for over 30 years.
  • We are a registered as charitable organization, governed by a volunteer board of community members, and daily operations administered by an Executive Director.
  • Currently WIN employs over 75 people who provide services to approximately 50 individuals including adults and children, with developmental delays, physical disabilities, brain injury and other disabilities, in Westlock and the surrounding area.
  • We provide services in individuals’ homes and in the community.

Westlock Independence Network:

OUR VISION

  • People with disabilities are contributing, vital members of the community.

OUR MISSION

  • To enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities through innovative personalized services.

Our Values

We believe in equality and doing “with” people rather than doing “for” people. We view the individuals we serve as equals in their humanity. We are all dependent on each other in some way. No person is an island and no one in our society is truly independent.  We believe that when it comes to people, we all show up with varying gifts and talents, abilities and desires, and we all have an intrinsic right to be valued as we are and for who we are. Without conditions.

The individuals we serve require our support to complete tasks that enable them to live and participate in their community in a meaningful way with dignity and respect. Doing “for” people takes away opportunities for them to participate in their own lives, and implies authority over them.  We do “for” when necessary, but the goal is always to do “with.” We believe that our work is not limited to serving individuals with disabilities, but to foster and encourage accessibility in our community through true inclusion. 

Please click around on the links to discover more about WIN, the individuals we serve, and the people we employ.  As a charitable organization we are always grateful to our community and corporate sponsors who help us continue to provide high quality services in the Westlock community.  While we appreciate all donations, we cannot accept donations of clothing, furniture or other material items.  We encourage donors of such items to contact the local Thrift Store.