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About Us<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Creating Communities Where Everyone Belongs<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n

At Community Living Association Lanark County (CLA), we believe that true community means everyone feels seen, valued, and included.<\/em><\/p>\n

Since 1965, we\u2019ve walked alongside people with intellectual disabilities and their families across Lanark County\u2014offering support that opens doors to housing, employment, connection, and a life rich in meaning. Every person we support brings their own strengths, and with the right supports in place, those strengths shine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our Mission<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n

CLA\u2019s services support individuals and families as they pursue their life goals in community with us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Our Story: <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Inclusion in Action<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Community Living Association Lanark County began with a vision: a community where everyone belongs, without labels or limitations.<\/p>\n

From those early days to today, we\u2019ve grown with and for the people we serve. That means advocating for inclusive schools and workplaces, creating homes filled with care and dignity, and building lasting relationships rooted in trust.<\/p>\n

Today, that vision lives on in every program and service offered\u2014each one focused on real lives, real choices, and real inclusion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our Approach:<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Dignity, Choice, Belonging<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

At CLA, people come first. We listen closely, respect each person\u2019s choices, and walk together in partnership.<\/p>\n

Supports are person-directed. Relationships are the foundation. And inclusion isn\u2019t just something we aim for\u2014it\u2019s how we live and work, every day<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Join the Movement for Inclusion<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Everyone has a role to play in creating a more inclusive community. Whether you’re looking for support, exploring partnerships, or want to get involved, you are welcome here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, we can create a Lanark County where everyone is valued, included, and supported to live life on their own terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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