Children ages 7 ? 12 years old whose parents are attending our newcomer programs can join us to learn a variety of software used in our schools in a fun, interactive and friendly environment.
In the early 1960's, Dr. Elmer Butt, a noted Windsor radiologist and equestrian observed horses being used for therapy with physically challenged children in England. He brought the idea back to Windsor with him and in September 1971, Dr. Butt chaired a meeting to form what was to become the Windsor Association of Riding for the Handicapped (W.A.R.H). It became the first such association in Canada.
Since 1961 Community Living Essex County, a not-for-profit charitable organization has been committed to assisting people of all ages who have an intellectual disability and their families throughout Essex County.
Essex Community Services is recognized as a leading community resource identifying needs, coordinating solutions and offering accessible, dynamic programs through multiple access points in the Greater Municipality of Essex.We are a registered charitable organization providing community services to the residents of the Town of Essex and neighbouring municipalities in the County of Essex since 1975. Our agency is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Approximately 100 volunteers participate on committees or assist with direct service each year. Our clients include men, women, children, families, frail elderly, low income individuals of all ages, disabled persons, as well as the unemployed and under-employed.