Community Supports
Community Living Mississauga is a non-profit, charitable organization which supports individuals 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.
Individuals must have an intellectual disability and be living in the Mississauga community with their 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 individuals 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.
To register, simply follow the link to infosessions@clmiss.ca or call 905-542-3840 ext. 2400.
Role of the Trustee
Come and hear about the ongoing role and the responsibilities the Trustee for your son or daughter’s Henson Trust will have in the future.
Guest Speaker: Lisa Sticht-Maksymec, Pallet Valo
Date: Thursday, April 30th
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Place: Community Living Mississauga, 6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit #1
RSVP: infosessions@clmiss.ca or 905- 542-3840 ext. 2400
Estate Planning 101
Come out and learn about some of the things you will need to consider when it comes to doing your estate planning. General information about Wills and Trusts, the RDSP and other financial considerations will be available.
Date: Tuesday, May 19th
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Place: Community Living Mississauga, 6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit #1
RSVP: infosessions@clmiss.ca or 905- 542-3840 ext. 2400
Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Information Session
Through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) receive Childhood Budgets of direct funding that families can utilize to purchase a number of services. This information session will cover topics such as: Navigating the Ontario Autism Program Funding Process, as well as recent updates to the Ontario Autism Program funding.
Guest Speaker: TBA
Date: TBA
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm
Place: Community Living Mississauga, 6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit #1
RSVP: infosessions@clmiss.ca or 905- 542-3840 ext. 2400
Power of Attorney and Guardianship
A great opportunity to learn more about the similarities and differences between Powers of Attorney and Guardianship.
Guest Speaker: Lisa Sticht-Maksymec, Pallet Valo
Date: TBA
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Place: Community Living Mississauga, 6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit #1
RSVP: infosessions@clmiss.ca or 905- 542-3840 ext. 2400
Wills and Trusts
A great opportunity to learn how to establish a specialized Will that ensures your son / daughter’s future is as secure as possible.
Guest Speaker: Lisa Sticht-Maksymec, Pallet Valo
Date: TBA
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Place: Community Living Mississauga, 6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit #1
RSVP: infosessions@clmiss.ca or 905- 542-3840 ext. 2400
Ask the Expert
A great opportunity to ask your questions about TAXES as well as ESTATE PLANNING to an expert panel comprised of a Lawyer, a Corporate Trustee, a Financial Advisor, and a Tax Accountant. They will be able to address questions about factors to consider when estate planning, taxes and the Henson Trust from their unique perspectives.
Guest panelists: Lisa Sticht-Maksymec, Lawyer, Pallett Valo LLP; Winifred Kanyogonya, Manager Private Trust, TD Wealth Private Trust – The Canada Trust Company; Kevin Wong, Partner, MDP LLP; Mike Parris, Investment Advisor, BA, CFP, CPCA – Manulife Securities
Date: TBA
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Place: Community Living Mississauga, 6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit #1
RSVP: infosessions@clmiss.ca OR 905-542-3840 ext. 2400
Passport Funding
This is a great opportunity to come out and learn general information about Passport Funding including: utilization, what is covered/not covered, hiring a support worker and frequently asked questions.
Date: TBA
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Place: Community Living Mississauga, 6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit #1
RSVP:infosessions@clmiss.ca or 905- 542-3840 ext. 2400
Financial Planning
A great opportunity to learn how to develop a sound financial plan that ensures your son / daughter’s future is as secure as possible. Topics will include funding a trust and the RDSP.
Guest Speaker: TBD
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Place: Community Living Mississauga, 6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit #1
RSVP: infosessions@clmiss.ca or 905- 542-3840 ext. 2400
TransHelp
This is a great opportunity to come out and learn general information about TransHelp.
Date: TBD
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Place: Community Living Mississauga, 6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit #1
RSVP: infosessions@clmiss.ca or 905- 542-3840 ext. 2400
Community Living Mississauga is pleased to support a number of parent groups where parents and sometimes extended family can join together, share successes, look for information and just have the opportunity to chat with others! Come and join the conversations!
Parents’ Planning Group I – This group meets with the intention of developing plans for their family member. Now that plans are developed, this group continues to meet every 6-8 weeks to share resources, information, and lots of conversation! This group’s next meeting is Tuesday, Apr. 7th at 7 pm.
Parents’ Planning Group II – This groups meets together with the intention of developing plans for their family member. Now that plans are developed, this group continues to meet every 6-8 weeks to share resources, information, and lots of conversation! This group’s next meeting is Wednesday, Apr. 15th at 7 pm.
Parents’ Resource Group (parents of teens, young adults and adults) – This group meets informally on Tuesday evenings, every 6-8 weeks to share information and conversation. This group’s next meeting is Tuesday, May 26th at 7 pm.
If you are interested in learning more about any of the parent groups mentioned above, or you wish to join, please contact Tracy Smyth at 905-542-2694 ext 2312 or via email at tracys@clmiss.ca.
Planning Services at Community Living Mississauga assists individuals to develop Person Directed Plans. The planner will gather information including individual interests and plans for the future. Information and resources will also be made available to assist in supporting the Person Directed Plan.
For more information about Planning Services, please contact Tracy Smyth at (905) 542-2694 ext. 2312
More planning resources can be found at:
Inspiring Possibilities: http://www.planinspiringpossibilities.com
Partners for Planning: http://www.planningnetwork.ca/en-ca
Sibling Workshops are offered to children aged 6 – 12 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 individuals who have a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or autism
- Siblings must be between the ages of 6-12 years of age
- Family must reside in Peel
- A minimum of 8 children must be pre-registered for workshop to run
- Register via Kerry’s Place: CWRregistration@kerrysplace.org or 905-293-9788 ext. 221
- Cost is $10 per session (pay at door) (covers Pizza dinner, drinks, arts and crafts)
- Separate registration is required for each night
