BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
TO HELP YOU THRIVE.
Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout has a long history of partnering together with families and people with developmental disabilities to help them build inclusive communities to help them thrive. People we support have gifts to offer the community and want full participation.
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COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
WE’RE YOUR SUPPORT TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
Together with community, employees, volunteers, and families; the people we support make valued contributions to our communities, find belonging and purpose in the community and enjoy what the community has to offer like any other citizen. We’re here to help you be part of the community, make choices and reach your goals.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
WE’RE YOUR SUPPORT TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
CORE VALUES
Core Values are the Why behind what we do. We care about People, Community and Quality.
CLDSL VALUES AND ASPIRATIONS:
KNOW YOUR WHY BEFORE YOU FIGURE OUT HOW
PEOPLE
Rights and Dignity – Why?
Universal value for all people
- We believe that all people have value and deserve respect
- We subscribe to a Code of Conduct and Professionalism
- We Encourage self-determination*
- We Promote responsibility and informed choice
- We Nurture autonomy and empowerment in the people we support
- We Develop Just Enough Supports models of support*
- We support Supported Decision Making*
- We advocate for these inherent rights
- We value self determination
Leadership at All Levels – Why?
We all have something to contribute.
- Communication and transparency at all levels is our goal
- Mentorship* is used at all levels
- Everyone is an Ambassador*
Wellness – Why?
People are not just Surviving, but thriving.
- Psychological, Emotional, Environmental Health and Safety*
- Workplace/Life balance is our goal
- Trauma informed
- We use harm reduction* models
Person-Directed Focus that Promotes Strengths & Gifts – Why?
People want to control their own lives.
- We use Person-Centered Approaches*
- We believe everyone has a Core-Gift*
- We use Personal Outcome Measures*
COMMUNITY
Community First Approach – Why?
People live in the community Inclusion – Why? People want to belong
- Bringing your whole self to work
- Social Role Valorization/Authentic Valued roles*
- We build Social Capital*
QUALITY
Quality Assurance – Why?
We have accountability to the people we support
- Seeking Accreditation with CARF*
- Quality of Service* and continuous improvement
- Performance Outcomes*
Employer of Choice – Why? Empowered, community minded staff are our best resource.
- Professional and personal development Learning Organization*
- Extensive Onboarding
- Staff engagement surveys
- Collaborative performance management*
- Developmental Services Core Competencies*
- Growth Mindset*
OUR VISION: No Barriers – Just Life.
No Barriers – Just Life
Our Vision is the future we want to see now where people experience no physical, emotional, spiritual or mindset barriers to just living their lives as they chose, as normal citizens of a community.
OUR MISSION: Advocate, Mentor and Collaborate.
Advocate. Mentor. Collaborate.
Our Mission is how we work towards our Vision.
To advocate is to empower and amplify people’s own voice to advocate for themselves as we come along side.
To mentor is to help each other and people we support to try new ways of thinking and doing with a mindset that expects inclusion and belonging for people and shows them how.
To collaborate is to work together with others always towards the Vision and Mission.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout operates in Dryden and Sioux Lookout, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Métis people of Treaty Three and Treaty 3 Adhesion. These lands are important to the people of MigisiSahgaigan (Eagle Lake First Nation), WaabigoniiZaaga’igan (Wabigoon First Nation) and Obishikokaang (Lac Seul First Nation).
We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories; we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past on these lands, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities and people in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
WHAT WE DO
WE’LL HELP YOU LIVE YOUR ULTIMATE LIFE
Check out our programs that can help you live your ultimate life tailored to your needs and choices.
WE VALUE COMMUNITY, PEOPLE AND QUALITY.
- • We believe in Community Living and Learning
- • People use community services
- • We use Asset Based Community Development*
- • We Promote building stronger relationships in the community
- • We collaborate* with others to improve our communities through community development
Have a look around our Website and see all that we have to offer and see where you can get involved.
WHAT WE DO
WE’LL HELP YOU LIVE YOUR ULTIMATE LIFE
Check out our programs that can help you live your ultimate life tailored to your needs and choices.
WE VALUE COMMUNITY, PEOPLE AND QUALITY.
- • We believe in Community Living and Learning
- • People use community services
- • We use Asset Based Community Development*
- • We Promote building stronger relationships in the community
- • We collaborate* with others to improve our communities through community development
Have a look around our Website and see all that we have to offer and see where you can get involved.
YOU’VE GOT GOALS
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU REALIZE THEM
POMS (Personal Outcomes Management System) is how we keep track of your goals.
Our Personal Outcomes Management System organizes goals in these areas but you choose what your goals are:
- Health and Wellness
- Community Presence and Participation
- Independence, Choice and Control
- Relationships
- Relationships
- Learning
YOU’VE GOT GOALS
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU REALIZE THEM
POMS (Personal Outcomes Management System) is how we keep track of your goals.
Our Personal Outcomes Management System organizes goals in these areas but you choose what your goals are:
- Health and Wellness
- Community Presence and Participation
- Independence, Choice and Control
- Relationships
- Relationships
- Learning
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