Community Living Guelph Wellington’s first symposium brought together 120 people to confront ableism, amplify the voices of people with disabilities, and highlight the urgent need to break down barriers to inclusion and belonging. GUELPH, ON – October 26, 2026 – What does it take to build a community where everyone truly belongs? That question brought...
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What Is A Person-Centred Approach?
Person-Centred Approach At Community Living Guelph Wellington, person-centred support means respecting each person’s rights, listening to what matters to them, and providing education, experiences, and exposure – because the more opportunities a person has, the more choice and control they have over their life, allowing them to live with dignity, be included, and be valued...Continue reading
CLGW Launches New Learning Lab Funded by $98,400 OTF grant from Ontario Government
The grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) funded the launch of CLGW’s new Learning Lab. Read the blog post to learn more.Continue reading
CLGW’s Dance Party Sparks Conversations with Local Candidates
Community Living Guelph Wellington and CUPE 4392 Host Successful Dance Party and Candidate Meet-Up On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Community Living Guelph Wellington (CLGW) and CUPE 4392 hosted a Dance Party and Meet-Up the Candidates event. The event was held just before the provincial elections on February 27, 2025, giving the community a chance to...
LETTER: Ontario failing people with developmental disabilities
As Published by Guelph Today: LETTER: Ontario failing people with developmental disabilities - Guelph News (guelphtoday.com) CONTACT info@clgw.ca By: Cindy Kinnon, Executive Director, Community Living Guelph Wellington, and Janet Kaufman, Board Chair, Community Living Guelph Wellington Developmental service providers help the most vulnerable members of our communities. People with developmental disabilities are a vital part...Continue reading
CLGW supports the Multi-Sector Joint Letter to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
Community Living Guelph Wellington is joining in with other developmental service providers and provincial organizations requesting immediate action and support from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Developmental Services organizations across our region are experience significant financial pressure to delivering their programs and services. On behalf of Community Living Guelph Wellington, we support...Continue reading
In the News: Digital hubs a ‘modernization’ of Community Living services.
From Guelph Today: Digital hubs a ‘modernization’ of Community Living services – Guelph News (guelphtoday.com) Ontario Trillium grant of $142K funded the installation of four digital hubs, equipped for people with disabilities to communicate with family, apply for jobs and more Mark PareAug 16, 2023 4:51 PM —– An upgrade for Community Living...
CLGW’s Next Strategic Plan – Key Takeaways + Stakeholder Input
Thank you for your strategic planning input! Between the focus groups, surveys and 1:1 interviews, more than 175 participants added their voice to CLGW's strategic planning engagement. This is a great sample of the people we support, their families and our staff team. In late February, CLGW's Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, and the...
BPS Accountability
Broader Public Sector Accountability Community Living Guelph Wellington receives the majority of its funding from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. As such, we are a part of the Broader Public Sector, and are required to report key policies and procedures we follow as an organization. We also do not offer an perquisites...Continue reading