Crossing All Bridges Learning Centre

Crossing All Bridges Learning Centre (CABLC) is a not-for-profit registered charity with a vision to create a welcoming and inclusive community where individuals with varying developmental abilities embrace a love of life, a love of learning and lifelong friendships.”

Our mission as an organization; “exists to create and sustain, through compassionate dedicated staff,

• Programs to develop life skills in participants;

• Social and welcoming environments in which meaningful relationships and friendships are developed; and,

• Inclusive community experiences.”

After the age of 21, students no longer have their education funded by the Ministry of Education. Upon reaching 21, their educational opportunities end. CABLC has filled this void for over 20 years by establishing programs which provide continued learning, skill development, socialization opportunities, employment training, and volunteer opportunities. Crossing All Bridges Learning Centre receives no government funding to offer these programs. The organization is funded by tuition, grants, donations, and fundraising.

20 years ago, CABLC opened its doors with two staff and 10 participants. Now, we continue to provide enhanced and innovative programming to 90+ participants. And not only do we offer these programs 5 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We also provide after hour programming and extended programs that include other community agencies like our Monday Night Dance Party as well as our Social Club. For many of our families, Crossing All Bridges is a vital lifeline of support for them and their son/daughters.

CABLC provides continued, learning with a focus on life skill development through our 5 core programs:

• Digital Innovation

• Recreation and Wellness

• Culinary

• Community, Culture and Me, and

• Expressive Arts