Supported Living
CDSCL also provides staffing support to a number of individuals with developmental disabilities who live in rental homes or apartments in the Creston community. The level of care provided is relative to the individuals’ capabilities and skills and includes training in Daily Living Skills and personal care. These individuals attend the various Day Programs available in the community and access generic community resources.

Community Integration
CDSCL operates several Day Programs out of two locations in Creston.

125 8th Avenue South
The Yard Maintenance Crew provides a variety of services such as snow clearing, leaf raking, grass cutting, yard cleanup & hauling and shrub pruning.

Our “Clear Blue Recycling Program” provides curbside recycling pick-up twice per month for residences and businesses.

The Maintenance Program helps with maintenance for Society homes as well as services such as residential relocation and vehicle cleaning, maintenance and inspections.

CDSCL also operates a Woodshop at this location that provides opportunities and training for individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting. Participants in this program construct and/or finish wood products such as stakes, planters, picnic tables, and fencing. These items are for sale to the Community. The CDSCL Woodshop provides products to large agencies such as the Ministry of Highways and was a major supplier of stakes to the BC Gas Pipeline Project. The Woodshop is open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

For more information on the programs at this site, call Vicky Wayling or Paul Bourgeois at 428-7467.

223 10th Avenue North
At the 10th Avenue Day Program, individuals help with paper shredding for the Administration office and engage in recreational and social activities. They learn skills in music, food preparation and arts and crafts. Weekly social activities include singing, a hot lunch, and movie day. For further information phone 428-9545.

Two participants of the Day Programs also volunteer to help with the “Meals on Wheels” program.

Therapeutic Riding Program
New to CDSCL in 2005, the Therapeutic Riding Program uses horses and horse-oriented activities to provide therapy to people with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities. Therapeutic Riding is used world-wide not only to provide therapy, but also exercise, recreation and a sense of freedom and achievement that is often missing in the lives of people with disabilities. Eight and ten week sessions are offered in the spring, fall and winter, as well as weeklong summer camps. For more information, contact Sarah Schmidt at the CDSCL Office: 428-9646.

Seniors Housing
In addition to its accredited programs, CDSCL owns and operates Rebekah Manor, a 26-unit subsidized seniors apartment building.

Employees
CDSCL employees are fully trained to provide quality care to the individuals they support. CDSCL employs approximately sixty employees who are members of CUPE Local 4775. These employees work directly with the individuals supported by CDSCL and include supervisory staff. Non-union employees include the Executive Director, the Payroll & Benefits Administrator, a Receptionist/Office Clerk and the Therapeutic Riding Program Director.

Volunteers
Volunteers play a key role in providing vital services to individuals with disabilities. Volunteers are especially important to the Therapeutic Riding, Woodshop and Recycling Programs.

Placements
Aside from the Therapeutic Riding Program, Individuals are referred for services provided by CDSCL by Community Living BC, which provides the majority of the funding for the Society. Individuals and their families can also apply directly to CDSCL.

Management
The Creston And District Society for Community Living is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Services to people with developmental disabilities are managed by a Management Team consisting of the Executive Director and four Program Coordinators.

The CDSCL Administration Office is located at 223 10th Avenue North and is open Mondays to Fridays 8:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

For more information contact Executive Director Peter Feltham at 428-2296
 

223 10th AVE NORTH	PHONE: 250-428-2296
PO BOX 1820	FAX: 250-428-2297
CRESTON BC VOB 1G0	EMAIL: office.cdscl@shawlink.ca
	Website: www.cdscl.com
Map of 223 10th Ave N, Creston, BC

“People with disabilities have a valued role in society. The philosophy of
equal rights and opportunities has been adopted in the development of programs and services.”