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.

A Big Thank You to All Our Golfers, Sponsors and Donors!

What a fantastic day we had on June 17 at our 30th Annual Golf Tournament — all thanks to YOU!

With your incredible support, we raised over $50,000 in support of CLASS programs that help build an inclusive community where everyone is valued.

To all of our players, sponsors, donors, and volunteers — thank you for making this year’s tournament one of our most successful yet.

We are so grateful for your generosity and community spirit, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

— The CLASS Golf Committee

Our Latest News

Please join us for the CLASS AGM on September 16, 2025 at the beautiful Gibson Centre in Alliston, RSVP to info@class.on.ca. We hope to see you there. To become a member for $20 please link here to read more about it at the benefits at CLASS.

For the 2024 draft AGM minutes please click here 2024 AGM MINUTES.

Margaretta Park Groundbreaking!

July 23 marked a truly special moment as we celebrated the official groundbreaking of Margaretta Park — Innisfil’s new fully inclusive park for people of all abilities.July 23 marked a truly special moment as we celebrated the official groundbreaking of Margaretta Park — Innisfil’s new fully inclusive park for people of all abilities.July 23 marked a truly special moment as we celebrated the official groundbreaking of Margaretta Park — Innisfil’s new fully inclusive park for people of all abilities.

Cottage Getaway

Kenny and Paul recently enjoyed a peaceful two-night stay at a beautiful Muskoka cottage — thanks to the thoughtful planning and support from CLASS staff. It was a special trip full of relaxation, inclusion, and meaningful moments.

Click photo to read the full story and see how this getaway came together.

CLASS at Pride

This past weekend, CLASS joined the Alliston Pride celebrations — an inspiring day of connection, inclusion, and community spirit.

Click to read more about our experience and our ongoing commitment to building inclusive communities in South Simcoe.

Services and Programs

Offering a range of accommodation options for adults with developmental disabilities.

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.

Donate

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.

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.