WDDS (Woodstock and District Developmental Services) is a non-profit charitable organization that has been providing opportunities and supports for people with developmental disabilities in Oxford County since 1959. The organization began over 50 years ago when a group of caring and dedicated people had a vision that people with developmental disabilities should be welcomed and included in their community. These founding members began an organizational culture that recognized the importance of volunteerism and community partnerships that have continued to grow and develop over the years in response to the needs and wishes of people with a developmental disability.
Please help support by donating.Text SizeWelcome toCommunity Living ElginWe envision a community where all people can live, work and achieve their full potential. Where every person is treated with compassion, dignity and respect; and is supported and encouraged to make choices that affect their personal lives.Community Living Elgin offers:Independent living programs in private apartmentsChildren's servicesEducation and life skills programsEmployment and volunteer programsSocial development and recreational activitiesSupport in accessing existing community programs and opportunitiesNews & EventsSpeaking Out Retreat, London Ontario, Fall 2013 By Trish We all sat together as a big group. They did introductions and welcome. Everyone had 4 sessions. In the morning we talked Power of Words and Labels. They showed a slide show of how words hurt us and not to use them. Next we talked budgeting and how to break down our money using a budget sheet. After a good lunch we talked ODSP and how they changed it.
The CSRP is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization with a local community focus. While the members of its Board are actively committed to increasing cancer supports for Norfolk residents, they know that it cannot be achieved without the support of th