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A New Chapter in Supported Independent Living

Community Living Owen Sound and District is proud to celebrate the completion of our new Supported Independent Living apartment building in downtown Owen Sound.

Opening in November 2026, this purpose built building represents another important step in our mission to create opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to live meaningful lives as valued members of their community.

The building includes ten private apartments that will become home to individuals currently receiving Supported Independent Living services through Community Living Owen Sound and District.

More Than a New Building

Every person deserves a home where they can build confidence, develop new skills, and make choices about how they live.

Supported Independent Living makes this possible by combining independent apartment living with individualized supports based on each person’s goals and needs.

For some people, this represents the next natural step in their journey toward greater independence.

Our Assessment Process

The process of selecting future residents has now begun. The final date for submitting applications is Friday, September 4th. DEADLINE has been extended to September 11th. The application link is now CLOSED.

The apartments have been developed to expand Supported Independent Living opportunities for people currently supported by Community Living Owen Sound and District. Eligibility will depend on each individual’s current services, available supports and circumstances.

Support teams will work alongside eligible individuals through a person-centred planning process to determine readiness for apartment living and how each person’s goals and support needs align with the living model offered within the building.

Applying does not guarantee placement. Every application will be carefully reviewed to ensure the best possible match between each person and their future home.

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Guest Speaker Event with Michael Jacques

Join us May 22nd!

Join Us for An Evening Celebrating Community & Special Olympics with Michael Jacques

Get ready for a fun and inspiring night! This in-person event shines a spotlight on community spirit and the amazing athletes of Special Olympics. Come connect, celebrate, and be part of something truly special alongside Michael Jacques. Don’t miss out on an evening full of joy, stories, and good vibes!

Michael will share inspiration from his lived experience with Autism and how we wrote two books without being able to read or write!

Learn more about Michael here: https://www.heresmybook.com/about-the-author

Thanks to our event sponsors for making this evening possible.

Get your TICKETS here >>> https://www.eventbrite.ca/manage/events/1986433740792/details

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Breaking ground on a NEW 10-Unit Building

❗ Please Note – Inquiries About Housing

We know news of this exciting new build will lead to questions about how to access the upcoming housing units.

At this time, there is no sign-up list or registration form available. These units will be filled through the standard Supported Independent Living (SIL) process, coordinated through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) and managed in alignment with our existing protocols.

No decisions have been made yet about who will move into these units.

If you have questions about the process, we encourage you to speak with your current support team or Service Navigator at DSO.

Thank you for your interest and support as we move this important project forward.

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