Who we are:
Kamloops Society for Community Living is a registered non profit organization. For over 50 years, we have provided a broad range of services to meet the evolving residential, vocational, recreational and educational needs of people with developmental disabilities.
As we have grown with our community, we have been constantly learning, growing and changing. Recently, this positive momentum and community consultation gave birth to a new proactive and innovative vision for the future.
Our Goals
- Connecting People in Community
- Providing Meaningful Employment
- Developing Affordable Housing
- Operating a Healthy and Learning Organization
Our Values:
Value the Individual
- Show dignity and respect
- Celebrate accomplishments
- Honour differences
- Treat everyone as equals
Value the Family and Community
- Foster relationships
- Facilitate collaboration
- Acknowledge contributions
- Build mutual understandings
- Develop a sense of community
Value Quality Services and Support
- Ensure safeguards
- Foster positive attitudes
- Document and share best practices
- Facilitate continuous learning
- Explore new possibilities
Value the Individuals' Choices
- Facilitate active listening
- Foster respectful dialogue
- Offer choices
- Believe in the individual
What we offer
Community Options:
Through work, volunteer or leisure activity, the combination of individual interest and community opportunity result in a variety of ways for people to realize their individual goals. Options include:
- Bike Peddler
- Community Employment Initiative
- Supported Volunteer Placements
- Individualized Recreation and Leisure
- Individualized Outreach
- Speaking Club
- Self Advocates Group
Residential Options:
Based on the evolving needs and interests of adults with developmental disabilities in our community, we foster a wide variety of alternatives.
For information on any of our services, please contact us at 250 374 3245 or email kscl@shawbiz.ca