Our Mission

To assist all persons with disabilities in attaining and maintaining their own unique independent living goals, and to promote and encourage citizenship of persons with disabilities in Parry Sound/Muskoka.

About RISE

“For persons with a disability… by persons with a disability”.

RISE is a non-profit, charitable organization that is consumer-controlled and a community-based resource organization. We help people with disabilities to learn independent living skills and integrate into the community. (Please note: RISE is a resource centre and does not do any political, systemic or group advocacy).

RISE operates on the philosophy of the Independent Living movement which was developed in response to traditional rehabilitation services models.  

RISE’s aim is to develop and implement dignified social services that empower individuals rather than create dependencies. We encourage people with disabilities to take control of their own lives by exercising their right to examine options, make choices, take risks and even make mistakes. 

RISE is unique in that a majority of Board and staff positions must be held by persons with a disability, thus ensuring that the service is directed and controlled by the consumer.