Services

Children's Services

Adult Services

Residential Services

Children's Services

Pre-School Resource Program

Families of children with developmental disabilities often require assistance to help their preschoolers grow and gain independence. This program is designed for children with delayed skills development, and those at risk of experiencing barriers to normal development. With funding from the County of Dufferin , Community Living Dufferin offers this program at no cost to children who live in Dufferin County ,are attending a licensed childcare facility (licensed home or centre based) and who are aged two years until they enter the school system.

Regular visits enhance communication amongst families, caregivers and Community Living Dufferin. In partnership, they help children participate as fully as possible. Services range from assessments to skills development, referrals and recommendations.

Behaviour Intervention Program

Individual and effective programs can assist children with behavioural challenges cope with the activities and expectations of a childcare center. This program brings together a behaviour therapist, early interventionist, family and childcare staff. As a team they develop and implement programs that address the needs of the child and the center.

Children & Youth Summer Opportunities

This program is in keeping with Community Living Dufferin's philosophy that people with developmental disabilities can integrate fully into the community. It supports children (aged 4 to 14) to attend regular summer recreational programs offered in Dufferin County. Parents select a program and apply to CLD for the assistance of an inclusion counselor. Each child is provided with one on one assistance which supports them to partake to the best of their ability.

Adult Services

Community Outreach

The demand for CLD's services is high. When we are delayed in meeting a person's or family's long term needs, we offer short term, interim assistance. Employment support, behavioural management and social connections are a sampling of what CLD provides.

Options, Learning & Leisure Program

Developing new leisure skills is an important part of enjoying life in our community, CLD offers a variety of flexible leisure and recreational activities. Adults with developmental disabilities and students who are leaving school may participate on a full or part time basis. CLD offers programs on its premises and within the community. Opportunities range from swimming and horseback riding to crafts, woodworking, music and art. Furthermore, CLD provides access to speech therapy, physiotherapy, massage and reflexology. A particularly popular initiative is Joyful Voices, a CLD-sponsored, inclusive choir. Anyone interested in singing and performing at community functions is welcome.

Employment Plus

Effective job coaching can enable people with disabilities achieve their employment potential. CLD assists people with disabilities so they develop good working habits, improve their social skills and increase their productibity. With CLD's assistance, participants set employment plans. Furthermore, CLD makes arrangements with employers who provide both paid and voluntary jobs and on-the-job training. Volunteering provides another possible work option and staff help people connect with and maintain voluntary positions.

QPAC

We train adults with disabilities to work at QPAC, an in-house, Orangeville-based company that offers quality packaging and assembly services. Participants who work at QPAC are paid per piece while learning transferable job skills.

Community Behavioural Services

Family and caregivers of adults and children with developmental disabilities often request behaviour therapy. CLD offers both clinical and in-home services to people who have been referred to us. Paid for by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, this is a short term program (about six sessions).

Summer Opportunities

Young adults ages 17 - 21 may access our adult day programs or our summer Sports Ability Camp during the summer months.

Residential Services

Supported Independent Living

Many adults with developmental disabilities can live in their own homes or apartments when provided with three to five hours of weekly support. CLD assists adults to make informed choices regarding their goals, relationships, health, rights, community inclusion, safety and security.

Group Homes

CLD owns and operates 12 homes that provide accommodations for a total of 49 adults with developmental disabilities. We assist adults to achieve their personal goals while fostering inclusion in our community.

Specialized Services - Regional Home

This home supports four adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Their unique needs are addressed through a specialized environment, intervention strategies and individual programs. Staff receive specialized training to address the particular needs relating to this population.

Family Home Program

One option for adults with developmental disabilities is to live in a supportive family setting. CLD facilitates this program by identifying suitable families and aligning them with adults in need of this type of accommodation.

Transitional Living Co-operative

The residential needs of adults with developmental disabilities change over time. CLD is available to help plan for the future and assist families in turning plans into reality.