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Organization:
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Community Living York South
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Address:
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101 Edward Ave
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 5E5
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Map
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Intersection:
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Edward Ave and Elgin Mills Rd E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Call for more information
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Nancy Kula - Executive Director
905-884-9110 ext 226 * nkula@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
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Service Description:
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A not-for-profit organization operating since 1954 that provides supports/services to children, youth, adults and seniors who have an intellectual disability and their families living in Southern York Region(Markham, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Thornhill and Vaughan) * Focus is on improving lives of those with intellectual disabilities
Community Support Services: supports individuals with intellectual disabilities of all ages and their families in accessing resources and opportunities in their community including:
- individualized guidance and support: immediate assistance (no w/l)
- education and self help workshops/groups
- respite options: March Break and Summer Camps for Children, Youth, and Adults in Stouffville, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan * weeknight and weekend programs are offered on an as needed basis
- parent operated programs: led and driven by parents and participants to create program options with the support and guidance of CLYS Coordinators
The Community Support staff offer services in a variety of languages including:
Cantonese; Mandarin; Hindi; Punjabi; Urdu and Tamil. Contacts:
Winny Ho (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110, ext 382
who@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Stina Li (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110 ext 267
sli@@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Palak Bhatia (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) at 905-884-9110 ext 640
pbhatia@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Shamira Prabakaran (Tamil) at 905-884-9110 ext 703
cosprakaran@commmunitylivingyorksouth.ca
Fee For Service Options:
Marketplace: provides a selection of group educational courses, social activities and recreational opportunities for adults in collaboration with local municipalities and school boards
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext 380
cjohnston@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Learning Academy: offers an educationally-based curriculum, with a focus on the practice and improvement of various literacy skills and community based activities * It is offered in two locations: Vaughan and Richmond Hill
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext 380
cjohnston@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Residential and Day support:
The following services are available through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) through the Regional Prioritization Process (https://www.dsontario.ca/):
Residential Services: Group Homes, Supported Independent Living, Community Participation Programs
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Application:
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For intake to our Outreach Program, call and ask to connect with one of our Community Support Coordinators * Outreach Services: Any person who lives in Southern York Region and who has been assessed as having an intellectual disability may access the Community Support Program (documentation of assessment by a certified Psychologist may be requested) * referrals are accepted from family members, doctors, educational professionals and/or community service providers * In-Service: i.e. for group homes, day programs and Supported Independent Living - must register through the Developmental Services Ontario to be placed on regional priority list for services in Central East Region
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Languages:
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English * French * Chinese (Cantonese) * Chinese (Mandarin) * Hindi * Italian * Punjabi * Spanish * Tamil * Urdu
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Language Notes:
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French website
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Area Served:
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Markham ; Richmond Hill ; Stouffville ; Thornhill East ; Vaughan (Southern York Region)
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Map
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