Overview
Community Living BC (CLBC) delivers supports and services to eligible adults and their families in British Columbia. Adults with developmental disabilities or who meet the Personalized Supports Initiative (PSI) criteria are eligible for supports through CLBC. We believe that individuals and their families know best when it comes to their needs, goals and planning for the future.
Vision
CLBC’s vision is one of full citizenship in which people with developmental disabilities lead good lives, have rich relationships with friends and family, financial security, choices in how they live their lives, employment opportunities and are accepted and valued as citizens. This is best described as people leading … “Good lives in welcoming communities”. As a steward of this vision, CLBC is committed to fostering the growth of inclusive, supportive communities.
Mission
CLBC responds to the needs and goals of individuals and families by recognizing their abilities and contributions, sharing leadership with communities, and funding supports that honour individual choice.
Values
CLBC understands individuals with developmental disabilities and their families have hopes and dreams like everyone else, and that they are in the best position to understand what their needs are and how they should be met. As an agency committed to helping those it serves to achieve their dreams, CLBC upholds the following values:
- Respecting the rights of all people
- Supporting people to make their own decisions
- Supporting people to achieve their dreams for the future
- Respecting the important role of family and friends in people’s lives
- Promoting people’s ability for life-long learning, development, and contribution
- Being open, honest and fair in all aspects of our work
- Working cooperatively with others
- Promoting a culture of responsibility, respect and trust
- Supporting our employees to do their best
- Inspiring creativity and innovation
- Striving for quality in everything we do
- Being accountable to the people we serve
