Vision Statement

Community Living Hamilton
envisions a community in which:
All persons live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in their community and have equal opportunity to participate effectively.

Mission Statement

Community Living Hamilton’s Mission is to influence society so that it recognizes and treats all of its citizens equitably and to create an accessible, responsive and integrated system of
supports.

Community Living Hamilton is committed to collaborating with individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families
throughout their lifetime so that they can

•   exercise their citizenship
•   have real choices that are self directed
•   enjoy friendships and supportive relationships.

We achieve this through:

•   Skill development opportunities, supports, and
    resources for individuals, families and caregivers.
•   Community Development and Capacity Building •   Advocacy and Partnership Development.

Approved by the Board of Directors December 19, 2006

A United Way member agency
 
What We Do

We provide individually planned and tailored supports to:

Individuals and families - Linking them with the resources they need to access typical preschool services, adult and children’s respite services, supported housing, skill development for
community living, workplace literacy classes, and award winning employment supports.

Providing direct services and supports including:

•   Pre-school & Family Support •   Special Services at Home •   Alternate Care
•   Adult and Children’s Respite Care •   Adult Residential Services
•   Community Participation Supports •   Employment Supports
•   Individualized Funding -Passport to Community •   Supported Leisure Activities
•   Volunteer Resources

Planning Process - Representing the interests of people with intellectual disabilities on advisory committees at community colleges, universities, advocacy coalitions, parents’ groups and with the local, provincial and federal governments.

Government - Working on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities and their families to influence the development of new legislation and policies that improve the quality of life for citizens with disabilities.