About Community Living
Port Colborne - Wainfleet

Who We Are

Vision

Our Mission

Our Commitments

Management Commitment Statement

Who We Are

   The Community Living Port Colborne / Wainfleet (previously the Port Colborne District Association for Community Living Inc, originally the Port Colborne District Association for the Mentally Retarded) was organized and incorporated in 1962 to plan and provide services for individuals identified as having a developmental disability to ensure them the opportunity to live active lives in the community. The objective in planning services and supports is to assist each person in realizing their individual potential and enable them to enjoy the quality and equality of life in the community.

   Community Living Port Colborne / Wainfleet is governed by a Board of Directors of up to 16 people. These include parents of individuals that have a developmental disability as well as other interested and involved citizens of Port Colborne & Wainfleet.

   The Board is responsible for the development, maintenance and monitoring of all policies of the Association and of all programs and services provided by the Association.

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In order to accomplish our vision and mission we need the input and continued support of a strong membership, so our voices can be heard.
We sincerely hope that every family receiving support services
will renew or purchase a membership.

Click here to become a member!

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Vision:

Community Living: a community where everyone belongs

Mission:

To enable and support people to achieve their desired quality of life in partnership with an inclusive community.

Our primary customers are: people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Our Commitments:

Based on individual choices and needs we will

• Provide supports so people live, learn, work and play in the community
• Provide new opportunities and experiences so that people can make informed choices
• Advocate for and on behalf of our customers
• Assist people to develop and maintain meaningful friendships and other relationships

The Association and families in partnership with businesses, social service providers
and other community members will;

• Inform and educate all stake holders about issues that impact our customers
• Foster an inclusive community

Management's Commitment Statement:

We will endeavor to:

• Foster cooperation, team work, pride and work dedication.
• Manage staff professionally and with dignity and respect individual integrity.
• Foster and reward trust, commitment and excellent performance.
• Recognize that staff are the source of our service quality and excellence.
• Create work environments that enable the identification of problems and issues and the implementation of solutions.
• Acknowledge that there are many leaders and innovators throughout the Association.
• Share leadership responsibility for our mandate with all staff.
• Recognize and appreciate knowledge, expertise and good judgment.
• Value, measure and develop intellectual capital by promoting strategic organizational learning.
• Strive for simplicity and predictability in out communication systems.
• Encourage proactive preparation, planning and evaluation processes to ensure service quality and excellence.
• Delegate responsibility, autonomy and mutual accountability.
• Celebrate successes on a individual basis.