Types of Support
The Community Living disABILITY Services (CLDS) program provides a range of support services for Manitobans living with an intellectual disability and their families. CLDS partners with service provider agencies to support adults with an intellectual disability in community residential, vocational, employment and support services. Approximately 88 agencies employ 10,000 staff to provide services to over 8,000 adults with an intellectual disability to live and participate in the community. Qualified disability support workers are always needed.
(1) Residential Services
Residential services support adults living with an intellectual disability to live meaningfully in their communities. These supports are designed to promote independence, encourage healthy living and foster strong connections. Services may include, for example, assistance with daily living skills such as meal preparation, budgeting and personal care; opportunities to build and maintain meaningful relationships; and support for activities that promote overall well-being.
Residential options include:
- Supported Independent Living - This service provides skill development and support for adults living with an intellectual disability to live on their own
- Living at Home with Family - This service involves supporting an individual to live with family members
- Home Share - This option gives an individual the opportunity to live with an adult care provider who will provide supports when needed
- Shift-Staffed Home - A residential option is where individuals live together in a shared home, with staff available around the clock to provide continuous support
(2) Day, Vocational and Employment Services
Supports in day, vocational and employment services may be provided on an individualized basis or they may be provided in small group settings with the goal of increased community participation. The services include supports in:
- Job development and employment supports, such as job coaching and follow-up
- Developing work skills, decision-making, problem solving, social and life skills
- Exploring personal, recreational and leisure interests in the community such as sports, physical fitness and personal hobbies
(3) Support Services
Other support services may include, respite for individuals who live with their families, clinical services, transportation and crisis intervention.
Find out more about Community Living disABILITY Services and Supported Living.
