Community Supports
Community Living Mississauga is a non-profit, charitable organization which supports people who have an intellectual disability to identify and achieve their personal goals and interests.
Providing support to children, youth, adults and their families who require assistance to access community supports, information and services. Service Coordination is a goal-oriented and time limited service which can be accessed through a centralized intake process.
A person must have an intellectual disability and be living in the Mississauga community with his/her family in order to be eligible to access this service. Referrals and inquiries for children and youth can be made through the Kids Pathways Peel Network at www.kidspathwayspeel.com and for adults through Developmental Services Ontario at www.dsontario.ca.
Community Living Mississauga is proud to offer a variety of Information Sessions to people who have an intellectual disability and their families living in Mississauga. At these sessions, professionals speak about a wide variety of topics including – Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Wills and Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Guardianship, Role of the Trustee, and Financial Planning.
All sessions are held virtually on Zoom. Participation numbers will be limited so please register early.
If you would like to register, please email infosessions@clmiss.ca or call Diana Lopes at 905-542-3840 extension 2345.
Estate Planning 101:
Learn about some of the points you may need to consider when completing your estate planning. General information about Wills and Trusts, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and other financial considerations will be available.
Date: March 5, 2024
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Roommates:
A great opportunity to explore housemate connections. Topics will include how to find a roommate and how to keep them
Guest Speaker: Christina Hall – Housing Navigator at Developmental Services of Ontario
Date: March 19, 2024
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Role of the Trustee
Information about the ongoing role and responsibilities that the Trustee for your family member’s Henson Trust will have in the future.
Guest Speaker: Lisa Sticht-Maksymec, Lawyer, Pallett Valo LLP
Date: April 10, 2024
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Ask the Expert
Join us in this rare opportunity to hear from a panel of experts within their respective areas. We will meet and hear from each presenter then proceed with the session in a question and answer format.
Guest Speakers: Wyn Kanyogonya (Manager, TD Wealth Private Trust); Lisa Sticht-Maksymec (Lawyer, Pallett Valo LLP); Michael Parris (Investment Advisor, Manulife Securities); Kevin Wong (Tax Partner, MDP LLP)
Date: May 8, 2024
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Financial Planning/RDSP
A great opportunity to learn how to develop a sound financial plan that ensures your family member’s future is as secure as possible. Topics will include funding a Trust, and the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).
Guest Speaker: Michael Parris, Investment Advisor, BA, CFP, CPCA – Manulife Securities
Date: May 13, 2024
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Estate Planning 101:
Learn about some of the points you may need to consider when completing your estate planning. General information about Wills and Trusts, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and other financial considerations will be available.
Date: June 5, 2024
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
If you would like to register, please email infosessions@clmiss.ca or call Diana Lopes at 905-542-3840 extension 2345
PARENT/ FAMILY GROUPS:
Community Living Mississauga is pleased to support parent/family groups, where parents and family members come together to share information, successes, and to connect. Come out and join the conversation! In order to participate in these groups, you and your family member must be a resident of Mississauga.
All group sessions are currently being offered virtually, and are presented on the Zoom platform.
If you would like to register, please email infosessions@clmiss.ca or call Diana Lopes at 905-542-3840 extension 2345.
Participation numbers will be limited so please register early.
Family Resource Group:
This group is comprised of parents and family members of teens, young adults, and adults. The group meets informally every six to eight weeks, to share information and conversation. There is a suggested topic each time, but the conversation is led by family members and is free-flowing. Come on out and connect with other families!
Dates: Every second Wednesday of the month.
Future Planning Group:
This group gathers for seven sessions that are designed to assist you to create a plan for the future for you or your family member who has an intellectual disability.
Dates: Every third Tuesday of the month.
The Tech Talk Group
The Tech Talk group is a group of people who have volunteered to come together for the purpose of testing, reviewing, and providing feedback on various technologies. The group is made up of people who are supported by Community Living Mississauga, parents and family members.
Dates: Meetings take place virtually on the last Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8 pm.
Planning Services:
Services offered in person, via telephone, and virtually via the Zoom platform.
Planning Services at Community Living Mississauga assists people to develop Person-Directed Plans. Person-Directed Planning is the inclusive process of setting life goals, developing strategies, and outlining actions and timelines to accomplish the goals. A Person-Directed Plan assists one to make decisions about their long-term possibilities, and the next steps to get there.
The planner will meet with the person and their family to gather information. Information and resources will be made available to assist in supporting the Person-Directed Plan.
For more information about Planning Services, please contact Diana Lopes.
Sibling Workshops are offered to children aged 6 – 13 years old within the Peel Region who have a brother or sister with a diagnosis of an intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder .
- Runs 1 evening a month – alternating between Mississauga and Brampton
- Open to siblings of person who have a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or autism
- Family must reside in Peel
- A minimum of 8 children must be pre-registered for workshop to run
- Separate registration is required for each night
Click the links below for additional details about each month’s session.
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