Community Inclusion
Community Inclusion supports individuals with developmental disabilities to build friendships, develop life skills, explore personal interests, and participate meaningfully in their community.
What Is Community Inclusion?
Community Inclusion is dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting inclusion and meaningful participation in everyday community life.
Through recreation, education, volunteering, relationship building, and skill development, participants are supported to make choices, build confidence, and pursue opportunities that reflect their goals and interests.
Community Connection
Build friendships and take part in activities, events, and relationships throughout the community.
Life-Skills Development
Strengthen everyday skills that support confidence, independence, communication, and personal growth.
Choice & Self-Determination
Participants are encouraged to make choices and pursue activities that reflect their strengths and interests.
Safe & Supported
Staff provide guidance and encouragement in welcoming, respectful, and person-centred environments.
Activities & Opportunities
- Social and recreational activities
- Community events and outings
- Volunteering opportunities
- Arts, crafts, cooking, and creative activities
- Physical activity and outdoor recreation
- Friendship and relationship building
- Personal goal development
Skills Participants Can Build
- Communication and social skills
- Confidence and self-advocacy
- Decision-making and problem solving
- Everyday living and independence skills
- Community awareness and safety
- Teamwork and relationship skills
- Digital literacy and practical learning
Venture Connections
Venture Connections supports participants to build relationships, explore community opportunities, and take part in meaningful social, recreational, and educational experiences.
Participants may enjoy outings, group activities, volunteering, personal development, and opportunities to connect with others.
View Venture Connections information →Life Skills Outreach
Life Skills Outreach supports participants in learning and strengthening practical skills for everyday life.
Support may focus on personal goals, independence, routines, communication, community access, and greater confidence in daily activities.
View Life Skills Outreach information →Armstrong Outreach
Armstrong Outreach offers community-based support for individuals living in and around Armstrong.
Participants can enjoy local activities, relationship building, recreation, skill development, and opportunities to become more connected and confident in their community.
View Armstrong Outreach information →ACT Program
Accessing Community Training provides individualized learning and skill development in areas such as computers, literacy, finances, community awareness, and everyday independence.
The program focuses on three key areas:
- Awareness: understanding information and opportunities
- Challenge: developing confidence through new experiences
- Thinking: building decision-making and problem-solving skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in Community Inclusion?
What kinds of activities are available?
Are activities based on individual interests?
Is transportation support available?
Can participants volunteer in the community?
How do I learn which program is the best fit?
Interested in Community Inclusion?
Our team can help you learn more about available activities, eligibility, and the program that may be the best fit.