Our Vision:
An Inclusive Caring Community, where all people belong and have equal opportunity to participate.
Our Mission:
In partnership with their families and the community, CLKD promotes and facilitates the full participation and inclusion of people who have a developmental disability to lead enriched and meaningful lives.
Who We Are:
Community Living Kincardine & District (CLKD) is a not for profit organization providing support to people in Kincardine, and the townships of Kincardine, Huron and Bruce. Using a Person Centred approach supports are developed which are directed by the person or family to assist the person who has a developmental disability to participate in community life.
Principles and Values
We believe that…
Quality of Life for each individual that provides for basic needs and community supports, is safe, fosters good health and provides choices, along with opportunities to take risks.
Respect and Dignity for every person and as an individual being sensitive to their different needs and perspectives, protecting their confidentiality and their experiences.
Learning Organization that continually evaluates its work, employs best practices and is innovative in its approaches.
Accountable to the individuals and families we serve, the community and our partners through:
- The provision of quality programs and services
- The achievement of positive relationships
- Being ethical in all we do
- Being fiscally responsible with our resources
Organizational Culture that continually values and recognizes the contributions of staff and volunteers; fosters strong team approaches; supports effective staff training and is open, honest and inviting in its communication practices.
Working Collaboratively with all our stakeholders and community partners in developing and providing programs, supports and services that are responsive to the changing needs of individuals and families.
Lifelong Planning with individuals and families, across all ages, ensuring they are informed, prepared and able to adequately respond to the changing needs within their lifecycle.
What We Do
People who have developmental disability sometimes require supports beyond those required by other community members. Through a variety of supports and services CLKD assists people to participate fully in the life of the community while exploring personal goals and ambitions.
Our Supports Include:
Infant Development Program: Offers a range of prevention and early intervention services to families with infants and young children between the ages of 0-5 who may be delayed in their development or at risk of developmental delay.
Family Support: This program is designed to provide support to families that have a son or daughter with a developmental disability. The program seeks to strengthen family involvement by providing information and support to advocate and assist in obtaining the appropriate resources and services for their family member.
Accommodation Supports: Community Living Kincardine & District offers three different supportive living programs (Residential Services, Shared Living and Supported Independent Living). Each provides assistance to individuals with a developmental disability to allow them to live as independently as possible in a variety of living arrangements. The amount of support will vary from individual to individual depending on personal need.
Drop-In Centre: The Centre is located at 286 Lambton Street and offers a casual setting that provides a wide variety of leisure, life skills, employment related skills and on the job training.
Foundations: This is a two step service designed to support youth aged 16-21 while attending high school and young adults aged 21-28 after they graduate from high school. Foundations supports individuals with a developmental disability, make successful transitions from secondary school to a wide range of community activities and work options.
Out of Home Respite: Young people (under age 18) throughout Bruce & Grey counties with significant developmental challenges and medical and/or behaviour concerns are provided respite opportunities in specialized locations.
Contact Information:
Community Living Kincardine & District
286 Lambton Street, Box 9000
Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2Z3
Phone (519)-396-9434
Fax (519)-396-4514
Email clkd@tnt21.com
Web: www.clkd.ca
