Community Connections provides a range of support services which are
developed from an individual planning process. By working in partnership
with persons and their families, and by utilizing the resources available in the
broader community, we hope to assist persons with intellectual disabilities to
become more interdependent in the community.
developed from an individual planning process. By working in partnership
with persons and their families, and by utilizing the resources available in the
broader community, we hope to assist persons with intellectual disabilities to
become more interdependent in the community.
| Employment Supports |
Community based employment is a primary emphasis. Whether it involves
basic job preparation from developing resumes to job searches, to more
intensive training and job placement, staff support through job coaches and
other resources are used to achieve successful training and employment
outcomes in the community. This could include individual job placement,
work crews, or self employment. All contribute to achieving meaningful work
that is recognized by the community.
Community based employment has greater outcome potential for persons
with intellectual disabilities. It promotes integration with non-disabled
persons. It provides an opportunity to earn income in a community setting. It
develops greater self esteem.
Community Connections also offers centre-based employment through
various business operations. This option also provides training and
meaningful work but in a more sheltered environment. Centre based
business operations are recognized for quality work and provide competitive
services to the community. These include custom woodworking and furniture
restoration. Visit us at pcwoodworking.ca
basic job preparation from developing resumes to job searches, to more
intensive training and job placement, staff support through job coaches and
other resources are used to achieve successful training and employment
outcomes in the community. This could include individual job placement,
work crews, or self employment. All contribute to achieving meaningful work
that is recognized by the community.
Community based employment has greater outcome potential for persons
with intellectual disabilities. It promotes integration with non-disabled
persons. It provides an opportunity to earn income in a community setting. It
develops greater self esteem.
Community Connections also offers centre-based employment through
various business operations. This option also provides training and
meaningful work but in a more sheltered environment. Centre based
business operations are recognized for quality work and provide competitive
services to the community. These include custom woodworking and furniture
restoration. Visit us at pcwoodworking.ca
| Residential Supports |
Community Connections administers a variety of living options. We assist
persons with an intellectual disability to consider what option is most suitable
by taking into account their preferences, their abilities and needs, and the
resources available in the community. The following reflect some residential
options:
Group Home - live in staff support provide a home like environment.
Associate Family - where an individual lives and receives support with
another family.
Shared Care - living arrangements that are shared between natural families,
associate families, or an agency.
Supported Apartment - accommodations that provide a live in support
person or partial supports are provided on a daily or weekly basis, depending
on the need.
Supervised Room and Board - accommodations where a person has a great
deal of independence and requires minimal support.
Respite Care - residential relief offered to families that provide for short-term
care
We reach out to the community to find people who have an interest to become
involved as residential care providers. If you are interested in providing such a
service in your home, or providing support to someone in his or her home,
then we can help you.
persons with an intellectual disability to consider what option is most suitable
by taking into account their preferences, their abilities and needs, and the
resources available in the community. The following reflect some residential
options:
Group Home - live in staff support provide a home like environment.
Associate Family - where an individual lives and receives support with
another family.
Shared Care - living arrangements that are shared between natural families,
associate families, or an agency.
Supported Apartment - accommodations that provide a live in support
person or partial supports are provided on a daily or weekly basis, depending
on the need.
Supervised Room and Board - accommodations where a person has a great
deal of independence and requires minimal support.
Respite Care - residential relief offered to families that provide for short-term
care
We reach out to the community to find people who have an interest to become
involved as residential care providers. If you are interested in providing such a
service in your home, or providing support to someone in his or her home,
then we can help you.
| Family Support and Community Options |
Families and the broader community play an integral role in the development
of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Community Connections believes in the importance of supporting families by
assisting them to address basic or special needs. Supports can be provided
to assist in areas such as respite care, life skills training, clarification of
individual and family roles, or by providing in home supports and training. By
empowering families, we enhance the abilities of individuals and families to
have greater autonomy in planning and making decisions.
It is evident that communities offer options that provide greater outcomes for
persons with intellectual disabilities. As an agency, we promote their
involvement in community based recreation and leisure, participation in
social clubs and other organizations, and the opportunity to develop life and
social skills within the community. Persons with intellectual disabilities learn
best from everyday life experiences in the community. Their presence and
inclusion in the community is beneficial to everyone.
of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Community Connections believes in the importance of supporting families by
assisting them to address basic or special needs. Supports can be provided
to assist in areas such as respite care, life skills training, clarification of
individual and family roles, or by providing in home supports and training. By
empowering families, we enhance the abilities of individuals and families to
have greater autonomy in planning and making decisions.
It is evident that communities offer options that provide greater outcomes for
persons with intellectual disabilities. As an agency, we promote their
involvement in community based recreation and leisure, participation in
social clubs and other organizations, and the opportunity to develop life and
social skills within the community. Persons with intellectual disabilities learn
best from everyday life experiences in the community. Their presence and
inclusion in the community is beneficial to everyone.
| Support Options |
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