Community Living York South

Community Living York South believes in a society where everyone belongs. We are a not-for-profit organization in southern York Region and we empower children, youth, adults and seniors with an intellectual disability to live, learn, work and participate in their community. Assistance is also available to the families of those we support. Community Living York South is one of 117 member agencies of Community Living Ontario. Our Name Community Living means: living in a place where everyone belongs being free from limitations in accessing places, supports or services being welcomed and respected by friends, family and neighbours having the chance to participate in things that are meaningful to us participating in the community to the extent that we choose Our History The community living movement began in 1954 with a visionary group of parents who sought alternatives to placing their children in an institution. Using the limited resources of the time, these families s...