About Us
The Yellowknife Association for Community Living (YKACL) is a non-profit organization that supports families, children, youth, and adults with intellectual disabilities so that they are included and are able to contribute to community life in Yellowknife. Inclusion activities are part of all our programming and the focus of the Association and we often forget to celebrate the daily events that promote the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in our community and the signs that our community cares and supports inclusion.
Our Mission
To help those with intellectual disabilities and their families to live meaningful lives in supportive communities.
The mission is carried out by:
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Direct services to clients
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Public awareness and education
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Advocacy
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Mutually supportive partnerships with other organizations
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Consultation services to other organizations and interest groups throughout the NWT
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Research into intellectual disabilities and related matters
The Association provides services in seven different programming areas including EmployABILITY, Family Project, FASD Services, Literacy Outreach Centre, Respite, Supported Living and Skills Training & Community Inclusion. (go to Services for programming details) Organizational Chart
As well, the Yellowknife Association for Community Living is part of the 400 member federation making up the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL).