Sunday 8 September 2013

The Hamilton Association for Community Living

The Hamilton Association for Community Living provides individually planned and tailored supports to:

Individuals and families - Linking them with the resources they need to access typical preschool services, adult and children’s respite services, supported housing, skill development for

community living, workplace literacy classes, and award winning employment supports.

Providing direct services and supports including:


•   Pre-school & Family Support •   Special Services at Home •   Alternate Care

•   Adult and Children’s Respite Care •   Adult Residential Services
•   Community Participation Supports •   Employment Supports
•   Individualized Funding -Passport to Community •   Supported Leisure Activities
•   Volunteer Resources

Planning Process - Representing the interests of people with intellectual disabilities on advisory committees at community colleges, universities, advocacy coalitions, parents’ groups and with the local, provincial and federal governments.


Government - Working on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities and their families to influence the development of new legislation and policies that improve the quality of life for citizens with disabilities.



If you or someone you know is in need of such supports don't hesitate to contact HACL. All information can be found here:


Friday 9 August 2013

Special Services at Home

Special Services at Home provides funding for families of children with special needs. Funding can be used to pay for a worker for your child and enable them to be as active in the community as possible! There are many programs and services to help children with special needs and their families. Each program has its own eligibility requirements. Click the following link for information on the application process. It's best to get started on this as soon as your child enters Secondary school in order to have the funding in place once they graduate!