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Community Living Dundas County

We foster an inclusive and vibrant community by creating opportunities for adults with an intellectual disability.

Who We Are

What is Community Living Dundas County?

Who We Are

Community Living Dundas County is an organization that provides services and supports to adults with an intellectual disability.

We provide training and resources for families, self-advocates and community members.

What We Do

How do we help adults with intellectual disabilities?

What We Do

Above all, we advocate for inclusion by supporting the family network and promoting the self-advocate's network.

We create opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to be a vibrant and integral part of the community.

How We Do It

What services and supports does CLDC offer?

How We Do It

We support adults with an intellectual disability through education, accommodation supports and leadership training.

We collaborate in partnership with community networks.

Volunteer With Us

Make a difference in the lives of adults with an intellectual disability by volunteering.

We have a variety of volunteer positions available.

Learn more about how you can help by visiting our Volunteer page.

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Fundraising Initiatives

Through our fundraising efforts, we increase public awareness and are able to provide additional opportunities to people who are beyond the scope of provincial funding.

Our fundraising team is always seeking new ideas and assistance with planning special events.

Your gift, bequest, and in memoriam donation will support our efforts, and we will provide a taxable receipt as we are a charitable organization.

A Message From Our Board of Directors

Meet our new Executive Director

Our Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Brenda Laviolette as Community Living Dundas County’s new Executive Director. Brenda joins CLDC following the retirement of former Executive Director, Debbie Boardman, who led CLDC from 1995-2024.

Brenda has 40 years of experience and held progressively senior roles within CLDC. She has a strong compassion for people and has led initiatives on diversity, equity, and inclusion and barriers to labour resources.

“I am excited to lead such a talented team on the critical journey of building an inclusive, value-based and sustainable workforce.”

The Board is very excited and confident to have Brenda’s leadership and dedication to expand the future directions and continued growth of our organization.

Any questions, ideas, resources, websites, recommendations, please share with Brenda Laviolette, Executive Director at blaviolette@cldc.ca or call 613-543-3737 ext. 231.

Your donations make a difference

When you donate to Community Living Dundas County, you are making a difference in the lives of the individuals we support and their families. Inspire possibilities. Donate today.