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Vision

We envision a supportive and accepting community that values all its citizens equally.

Goal

Our goal is that ALL people live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively.

Mission
  • Advocating for the rights and quality of life of persons with an intellectual disability so that they may live a meaningful life;
  • Educating and supporting the community to share the Vision of CLTB so that persons with an intellectual disability are respected and valued;
  • Providing services and support to persons with an intellectual disability, and to their families, so that persons with an intellectual disability have the opportunity to participate effectively in all elements of living in the community; and
  • Being accountable to persons with an intellectual disability, their families, the membership of CLTB, and the broader community for our advocating, educating, and provision of services and support.
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Land Acknowledgement

Community Living Thunder Bay respectfully acknowledges and honours the rightful stewards of the lands on which we live and work that are the traditional lands of the Anishinabek Nation and the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850. We also acknowledge the contributions of the Métis peoples and the other First Nations.

We honour and acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who are with us today. We honour the ancestors who lost their lives due to colonialism. We honour future generations.

In order to no longer silence and erase Indigenous voices, we strive to not only acknowledge the harm done by colonization, but also learn about Indigenous peoples, their struggle and their strength, and financially and emotionally support their wellness.

In solidarity and through action, CLTB is working towards creating pathways to protect, preserve, and fight for justice and equitable treatment.

To support future generations, please consider donating to The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, Matawa Educational Center, and Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School

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Our History

Community Living Thunder Bay (CLTB) operates under a chapter issued on October 22nd, 1954 in response to parents brought together by their concern about lack of educational opportunities for their children. During the 1950’s and 1960s the Association was involved in the development of pre-schools, developmental centre, schools, workshops and parent support services. Many people gave freely of their time to develop these services and to seek government support to maintain and expand upon the small base of services for people with an intellectual disability.

These efforts of local associations produced a landmark commitment on the part of the Ontario government to community-based services in 1974. Through the 1970s and 1980s, CLTB was the further involved in the development of residential services; vocational services, integrated daycare; leisure services and parents support services.

The trust of current services and supports has moved from program model to one which endeavours to be responsive to individuals with intellectual disabilities, and to further enhance their inter-dependence and quality of life. The range of services CLTB offers today for adults and their families include employment and leisure supports, transition aged youth support, community participation,  supports in community living, supports to explore social opportunities and to ensure that services are designated for the individual and focus on their strengths, needs and choices.

All people with developmental disabilities have full rights as citizens of Thunder Bay, to access all recreational, educational, social, and employment opportunities that Thunder Bay offers.

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