L'Arche is about more than inclusion
L’Arche Ottawa is a bilingual community celebrating over 50 years of providing supportive homes to men and women living with intellectual disabilities and many abilities. We are an intentional community that knows and celebrates the importance of sharing life, work and relationship.
L’Arche Ottawa is a leader in building communities of inclusion and belonging.
L’Arche Ottawa demonstrates that when we welcome their insights, leadership, and gifts, persons with intellectual disabilities help build more just, caring, and vibrant communities for all.
About UsProviding accessible and inclusive housing for people with intellectual disabilities.
Our homesWe offer a schedule of dynamic and unique programming for our day services.
Our Day ProgramWe currently have 25 Core Members and one Core Member in the Supported Independent Living Program (SIL).
How your donation makes a difference.
With your help, we can build a more compassionate, more human society.
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Community at L'Arche Ottawa
L’Arche Ottawa creates communities of friendship and belonging.
- In L’Arche Ottawa, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, learn, and grow together.
- L’Arche Ottawa demonstrates that when persons with intellectual disabilities take their place at the table, they contribute to a more just, compassionate, and vibrant world for all.
Work at L'Arche Ottawa
- In our world friendship matters.
- L’Arche has a distinct spirit where persons with intellectual disabilities and assistants truly share life with one another.
- L’Arche Ottawa is looking for various positions to support and develop friendships with the Core Members (individuals with intellectual disabilities) in our community.
- While there is no specific background or experience required to succeed in this role, a desire to support others, to be a part of a team, to experience community life, to develop friendships and to explore our shared spirituality adds up to a rich and rewarding experience.
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