Community Living Oakville

Community Living Oakville Dream Inspire Belong Community Living Oakville is a non-profit charitable organization that provides support to people who have a developmental disability.

Since its beginning, the Organization has held true to its core mission to encourage and support full community participation enabling the people it supports to live active, rewarding and fulfilling lives.

This February, we begin Black History Month by remembering Viola Desmond.In 1946, she quietly challenged racial segregat...
02/02/2026

This February, we begin Black History Month by remembering Viola Desmond.

In 1946, she quietly challenged racial segregation in a Nova Scotia theatre. Her courage became a defining moment in Canada’s civil rights history and a reminder that real change often begins with one person refusing to accept exclusion.

At Community Living Oakville, our Mission is to support people to live active, rewarding, and fulfilling lives in the community, guided by their dreams and goals. Our Vision is a world where each person lives their dreams and choices as a respected and valued contributor to community life.

Viola Desmond’s story reflects the very heart of that vision — a world where no one is told they do not belong.

This month, we honour Black history by listening, learning, and continuing our work to build communities where belonging is not a privilege, but a promise.

01/30/2026

In this week’s edition of Update Friday, Waiting To Belong news features, Student Links success stories, and more! Read the full edition: https://bit.ly/4kcv2T4

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Join Community Living Oakville for Art & Souls — an afternoon of art, music, and creativity shared by people with disabi...
01/28/2026

Join Community Living Oakville for Art & Souls — an afternoon of art, music, and creativity shared by people with disabilities in our community.

This event is a chance to experience local talent in a welcoming space where expression, connection, and belonging take centre stage.

📅 Friday, February 13
📍 141 Bronte Road, Oakville
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM

We hope you’ll stop by, take it in, and show your support.

01/28/2026

This story from KW Habilitation, featured on CTV News Kitchener, highlights a reality families across Ontario are facing every day.

As children become adults, many supports disappear. Families are left navigating long waitlists, limited options, and often paying out of pocket just to keep their loved one connected to community.

Across Ontario, more than 53,000 adults are waiting for Developmental Services supports.

The simple ask from agencies is this: provide service providers with the resources needed to expand supports and meet the growing demand so families can access the help they urgently need.

Thank you to KW Habilitation for helping shine a light on this important issue affecting families across the province — including here in Oakville.

01/23/2026

CityNews visited Community Living Oakville to speak with Sally and our Executive Director, Alexandra, about a growing issue that can no longer be ignored.

People with developmental disabilities and the agencies that support them are facing a funding crisis that has been building for decades.

For over 30 years, the developmental services sector has experienced chronic underfunding. During that same time, the cost of living has increased by nearly 60%, while our sector has seen only about 7% in cumulative funding increases. The result? Program closures, reduced staffing, and families left without essential supports.

The system, as it stands, is no longer sustainable.

At the same time, the needs of people supported are changing. Many are ageing and require more complex care, yet funding has not kept pace. Meanwhile, more than 53,000 people across Ontario remain on waitlists for developmental services — some waiting for decades.

This is why we are calling on the Government of Ontario to take immediate action in the upcoming budget cycle by:
• Increasing annualized base funding
• Providing full Passport funding allocations to all those eligible
• Address the growing and urgent waitlists for services
Immediate government action is needed so people with developmental disabilities are not forgotten and agencies can continue to operate sustainably.

This conversation is part of the province-wide campaign led by CLOntario to bring attention to the urgent need for sustainable funding in developmental services.

Watch, share, and help us raise awareness. People with developmental disabilities deserve better.

CityNews joined us to hear directly from Sally, and from our Executive Director Alexandra, about what it truly means for...
01/22/2026

CityNews joined us to hear directly from Sally, and from our Executive Director Alexandra, about what it truly means for families to wait years for Developmental Services supports in Ontario.

These moments captured here are more than an interview — they represent the voices of thousands of families who are still waiting.

We’re grateful to Michelle Mackey for approaching this story with such care.

Watch for the segment on CityNews.

Did you know Community Living Oakville and many other Developmental Services organizations are governed by a volunteer B...
01/21/2026

Did you know Community Living Oakville and many other Developmental Services organizations are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors?

These dedicated community members give their time, experience, and leadership to help guide our mission and ensure people with developmental disabilities receive quality supports and opportunities.

Our Board works behind the scenes to promote inclusion, accountability, and meaningful community connection helping shape decisions that impact the lives of the people we support every day.

Their role is unpaid, but their impact is powerful.

We’re grateful for the passion and commitment they bring to Community Living Oakville and to building a community where everyone belongs.

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01/20/2026

📸 We asked Tyler if we could snap a photo of him at his new job in Food Services at Milton District Hospital.

Tyler said, “Sure… but it would be an even better photo if I held my first paystub!” 💸😄

Nothing beats that first-paycheck pride. Way to go, Tyler! 👏

01/19/2026

We’re excited to share that Community Living Oakville now has a brand-new accessible ramp at our head office. Upgrading an older building comes with plenty of challenges, but creating spaces that are welcoming and barrier-free is always worth the effort.

This ramp is more than concrete and railings—it’s about independence, dignity, and making sure everyone can enter our doors with confidence and ease. Accessibility matters, and we’re committed to continuing these updates wherever we can.

Thank you to everyone who supports these improvements and helps us move forward together.

01/16/2026

No spoilers – just know it’s clever, simple, and a little bit sneaky. Pay close attention and you’ll get it!

Tell us in the comments: did you figure it out right away or after a moment?

Today at the Xplore Employment Round Table, people supported shared their real experiences navigating employment — the b...
01/15/2026

Today at the Xplore Employment Round Table, people supported shared their real experiences navigating employment — the barriers, the persistence, and the wins that come with time and support.

We’re grateful to Pam Damoff for bringing leaders together to listen, learn, and explore how people with disabilities can be better supported to succeed at work.

The message was clear: there is a skilled, motivated workforce ready to participate — and when systems work together, opportunities follow.

Xplore Employment Pam Damoff
Sima Acan In The Loop Media Hugo Troccoli

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Founded in 1955, Community Living Oakville is a non-profit charitable organization that provides support to people who have a developmental disability. Since its beginning, 59 years ago, the Organization has held true to its core mission to encourage and support full community participation enabling the people it supports to live active, rewarding and fulfilling lives.

Community Living Oakville was founded by parents who dreamed of a better life for their sons and daughters. They wanted their children to learn in school, have friends, and be welcome in their communities. We continue that vision within the Town of Oakville.

Today the organization includes individuals, families, staff & volunteers dedicated to making sure that people with developmental disabilities are able to enjoy their right to lead active and productive lives in their communities.