Update on Developmental Services Reform
Read the January 2025 Update on the Developmental Services Reform about Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion.
Community Living Association of South Simcoe
An inclusive community where everyone is valued, diversity is a strength and all live with dignity.
Our Organization
Serving the South Simcoe area since 1962. New Tecumseth and surrounding townships of Essa, Adjala-Tosorontio, and parts of Bradford-West Gwillimbury and Innisfil.
“The Community Living Association for South Simcoe (CLASS) supports people with a developmental disability. CLASS is a non-profit, charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The agency was established in 1962 by a group of parents who wanted services in their own community for their children who had a diagnosis of a developmental disability.”
CLASS receives funding from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). We rely heavily on additional donations and fundraising efforts to continue to offer our programs and services that are not funded by MCCSS.
Events Below
CLASS Golf Tournament and Online Auction
Exciting 30th Anniversary Golf Event on June 17, 2025.
NEW LOCATION!
To register click on the image below.
Our Latest News
CLASS Awarded $133,800 Capital Grant.
Read more here.
Ending The Wait
Did you know that over 50,000 adults with developmental disabilities are currently on the waitlist for services in Ontario?
This number will continue to grow unless the Ontario government takes urgent action to address their needs.
Help us raise awareness by reposting and using the hashtag #WaitingToBelong.
Read the full report from CLO here.
From Seed to Table
Sharon from Colgan tends to her backyard garden each morning, growing an array of vegetables. She and her housemates enjoy using the fresh veggies and herbs in their meals, adding a personal touch to every dish. Sharon finds great joy in gardening and cooking, saying it makes her feel good and proud to eat what she’s grown. Read more by clicking on photo.
Services and Programs
Programs for youth with developmental disabilities such as transition planning and support through the foundations programs.
CLASS offers a variety of programs that provide inclusion for people with a developmental disability and enable them to live, work and participate in a wide range of activities in their communities.
To assist people supported to reach their goals, CLASS offers a variety of community participation programs.
Golf Tourney: 2024
Stay tune for details on our 30th Anniversary Golf Tournament!
Social innovation programs offer agencies such as CLASS an opportunity to provide paid employment to people supported. It also enables us to partner with the community and offer and/or sell much needed products. Proceeds from the sales in these programs go towards supporting people in CLASS across the communities we work.
If you are a businesses and would like to hear more about how you can partner with CLASS please reach out and read more about our exciting programs below.
We are Hiring
You have a passion for caring and we have the right opportunities to help you do just that. Working at Community Living Association for South Simcoe (CLASS) is more than a job to support people with a developmental disability, it’s a calling to help bring the feeling of belonging in your own community.
When you join our team, you will be proud to work as a Direct Support Professional along with others who strive to promote and facilitate community inclusion and meaningful participation for all people.
CLASS has also teamed up with Social Services York Simcoe – read more about opportunities with CLASS here.
Membership
CLASS Membership has some great benefits – join today for just $20!
CLASS Events
Learn more about our upcoming Community Events.
IPAC Measures at CLASS
CLASS Update on Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
All of our CLASS programs are up and running again with protocols in place for our staff, people supported and all visitors as needed based on seasonal illnesses and COVID -19. Please email us for details about specific programs.
Land Acknowledgement
Community Living Association for South Simcoe acknowledges that the land where we provide our services is the traditional land of the Anishinaabek Nation, which includes Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi Nation, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. We recognize that the Huron-Wendat, Chippewa and Haudenosaunee Nations have walked on this territory over time. We acknowledge that this land is covered by The Lake Simcoe-Nottawasaga Treaty, or Treaty 18, which was made between the Chippewas near Lake Simcoe (the current Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island) and the colonial government of Upper Canada on October 17, 1818. We are dedicated to honouring indigenous history and culture and committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First Nation, Metis and Inuit people.
Our Partners
CLASS is a proud member of:
CLASS thanks Honda Canada Foundation as a proud partner:
