Our Approach
Community Living is more than just our name; it has a larger meaning. It’s a way of life that we believe everyone deserves.
Community Living is more than just our name; it has a larger meaning. It’s a way of life that we believe everyone deserves.
Feeling comfortable and connected in your community is our goal for everyone. This entails simple things, like going to school, earning a paycheque at a job and engaging with others in your hometown. We work with awesome people just like you to help advocate and promote inclusiveness. Together, we can help create an environment where all members of society can live a fulfilled and enriched life within their community. ‘Community living’ is something everyone deserves.
In 1953, when we began, community living was a lofty dream. For those with intellectual (or developmental) disabilities, segregation was the norm and exclusion a hard fact. Regardless of age, many faced barriers which kept them from participating in the social and economic world around them. Up until 2009, some still resided in Ontario government institutions, and had little connection to the outside world.
Since our inception we’ve been advocating to make positive changes.
Our volunteers play a critical role in helping individuals fulfill their goals by pursuing common interests, learning new skills and increasing community participation. Volunteers are essential partners that help us deliver desired services and often become a valued member of an individual’s support network.
Our commitment is to strengthen communities so that everyone can belong and participate.
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