Enriching Lives Of Adults Beyond Disability
Active Lives Canada
Enriching Lives Of Adults Beyond Disability
At Active Lives Canada, we believe that every person, no matter their abilities, deserves to feel valued, connected, and loved.
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Our Day Program offers adults 21 and older a sense of purpose and meaning after they can no longer attend school. It’s a place where they can continue to grow, build friendships, and find fulfillment in their daily lives. We welcome individuals with unique challenges, including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness, and other disabilities, providing opportunities to feel like they truly belong. Every day is about more than just activity, it’s about finding joy and hope in the little things.
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Our Respite Program gives children and adults 4 and up a safe, caring space to rest, relax, and feel at home. Families can breathe easier knowing their loved ones are being cared for in a loving environment while they recharge. It’s a gift of peace, love, and support for both families and participants.
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Zachary’s Camp is more than just a camp, it’s a journey of freedom and joy. Traveling through Orangeville, Shelburne, and Ontario, our campers experience the thrill of go-karting, beach days, swimming, and more. It’s not just about the activities, but the moments of pure happiness, where every child feels special and alive.
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Our staff aren’t just caregivers, they are champions, tirelessly working to make each person feel seen, loved, and celebrated. Every act of care is a reminder that everyone deserves to feel valued.
We’re a not-for-profit organization, and some call us “the little not-for-profit that could.” We were told we wouldn’t last a year, yet here we are, celebrating 10 years of proving that love, determination, and belief in our participants can change lives.
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At Active Lives Canada, we’re more than a program, we’re a family. A place where every person finds their place, every ability is embraced, and every heart can find its purpose.
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Our Approach
At Active Lives Canada, we believe that every individual is unique and deserving of personalized care, support, and opportunities for growth. Our approach is centered around empowerment, inclusion, and respect. We focus on creating a supportive environment where each person is encouraged to reach their full potential, regardless of their abilities. By offering tailored programs and building meaningful relationships, we ensure that every participant feels valued, understood, and capable of achieving their own goals. With a strong foundation of compassion, we provide the tools, guidance, and encouragement needed for everyone to live with purpose and dignity.
From the launch of Active Lives Canada respite program, the ultimate goal has been to provide residential respite. Since Covid 19, nearly every service provider in our sector has reported having serious backlogs and waiting lists of families desperate for away from home respite services. While Active Lives Canada does have interest slowly building for our in-home and community based respite program, after communicating with several different service providers it is evident that a more financially successful avenue to explore would be a residential respite home, providing overnight away from home services.
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Our respite program is designed to provide the best possible care for your child and allow them to thrive in our residential environment. Respite care helps family caregivers restore balance in their lives. It allows caregivers to take the time to recover from the stresses of caregiving and gives them the flexibility to take care of other important aspects of their lives. Respite care is a necessary tool to support a caregiver's success. A residential home offers a short-term change in living arrangements and social contact. Residents typically stay in the home for one week to two months. After that, they return to their own homes.​
Our Day Program
​The Active Lives Day Program is designed to provide adults with meaningful opportunities to develop skills, build confidence, and engage in a variety of enriching activities. We offer a diverse range of programs, including computer coding to promote digital literacy, no-cook cooking skills to enhance independence in meal preparation, and aquaponics to teach sustainable farming and eco-friendly food production.
Our agriculture program allows participants to learn about gardening and the environment, while continuing education sessions focus on lifelong learning in subjects like math, literacy, and more.
Creative arts fosters artistic expression, and our holistic workout routines support physical well-being and mental clarity. Through creative music, participants are encouraged to explore rhythm, melody, and self-expression in a fun and supportive environment.
Each activity is thoughtfully structured to foster growth, empowerment, and a strong sense of purpose.
Looking To Make A Difference?
At Active Lives Canada, we’re always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. Do you want a workplace where every action you take truly matters? Where your efforts can help empower individuals and create meaningful change?
If you’re looking to be part of a team that values compassion, creativity, and the unique potential of every individual, then we want to hear from you.
Join us in making a lasting impact in the lives of our participants, and be a part of an organization where your work is appreciated, meaningful, and deeply fulfilling. Together, we can make a difference, one person at a time.
We Are Here To Listen
At Active Lives Canada, we’re always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. Do you want a workplace where every action you take truly matters? Where your efforts can help empower individuals and create meaningful change?
If you’re looking to be part of a team that values compassion, creativity, and the unique potential of every individual, then we want to hear from you. Join us in making a lasting impact in the lives of our participants, and be a part of an organization where your work is appreciated, meaningful, and deeply fulfilling. Together, we can make a difference, one person at a time.​
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We Are Here to Listen