WELCOME
Imagine a community where individuals with and without developmental disabilities can live together in a mutually rewarding manner in a farmstead setting! That is the Creative Living Community of Connecticut (CLCC) dream!
Welcome to CLCC's new website! It is our hope that the site will provide you with information and generate enthusiasm for the CLCC mission. CLCC is a relatively new nonprofit, incorporated in November 2008. The Board of Directors and committees are actively working on organizational aspects and strategic planning to develop the farmstead village. We intend to keep our site updated with the latest news and developments, so please visit our site often. Thank you for your interest and support!
THE NEED
Individuals with developmental disabilities face unique challenges in addressing their needs to be included in society in a meaningful manner. As the culture of this country has changed over the past thirty years, individuals and families find it increasingly more difficult to feel connected to other families and individuals where they reside. Creative Living Community of CT exists for the purpose of addressing this need by creating an intentional community that actively seeks members interested in participating in community living in a farmstead environment.
The incident rate of autism (one type of developmental disability) is 1:110. The need for quality long-term living and learning opportunities is worrisome for parents and families. CLCC has a vision to be one proactive answer to this need for our community.
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Facts to Consider
A developmental disability is a physical and/or cognitive impairment that occurs before a person is 22 years old. The impairment has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely and is likely to create barriers to the ability of the individual to function independently.Developmental disabilities include: autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other disabling conditions."People First" language respects the individual and avoids the implication that the person as a whole is disabled or is equated with a medical condition. -
Facts to Consider
In the 1980s Autism (just one type of disability) occurrence was 1 in 10,000; currently the rate is 1 in 110.Nationwide and statewide the need for support, housing and services far exceeds the available resources.In Connecticut individuals with developmental disabilities face a long waiting list to receive supportive housing.Therapeutic and Vocational Horticulture uses plants and plant-related activities, through which participants strive to improve their well-being. -
Facts to Consider
Direct benefits can be seen in participants from involvement in horticultural activities and exposure to nature, in the cognitive, psychological, social, and physical realms.Community Integration is the opportunity to live in the community and be valued for one's uniqueness and abilities, like everyone else.Community Integration includes the areas of Housing, Employment, Leisure, Spirituality and much more.