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.
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.
Our Values & Vision
Our Values
People First Language: Put the person before the disability by referring to a person by name and not by disability.
Autonomy: Empowering people to be the key decision maker in his or her life, carefully balancing the risks and benefits of well-informed decisions, with as much support as needed.
Inclusion: Welcome, accommodate, and include people in typical community places and activities that promote a sense of belonging.
Growth & Development: Encourage people to become increasingly independent and competent at meaningful activities and interests.
Respect & Dignity: Appreciate and value everyone. Consistently treat people in a manner in which everyone would expect to be treated.
Relationships: Help people increase social engagement to help foster a wide range of relationships, including with those who care about the person unconditionally.
Vision, Goal, & Mission Statement
Vision: Community Living Dundas County’s Vision is one of an inclusive community-at-large where every person is accepted, supported, and acknowledged as a valued citizen for their participation and contribution.
Goal: That all persons live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community, and the opportunity to participate effectively.
Mission: Community Living Dundas Country supports and advocates with and for individuals with an intellectual disability, their families, including their advocates, to ensure their inclusion within our community.
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.