Community Living Toronto

Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability

Children and Youth

• information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans
• help in accessing funding and programs
• development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs
• employment programs for youth

Adults

• skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training
• job placement
• Case Management Program (Formerly Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW))
  • supportive services, including counselling and advocacy, for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community

Families

• family and parent support groups
• in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services

Residential Services

• supported group living
• supportive home share
• supportive independent living
• LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility

Respite Services

• adult fee-for-service programs
• residential respite for children and adults
• summer camps

ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

• Disabilities - Developmental Disabilities
• Disabilities - Disabilities Employment Programs
• Housing - Help to Find Housing
• Housing - Supportive Housing (Semi-Independent)