Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc

What Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc does

Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc (OCL) is a non-profit registered charity (Business Number 10780 5673 RR0001) founded in 1985 that delivers residential and day support programs for adults with developmental disabilities in the Ottawa region. The organization serves more than 200 individuals through four core programs: Day Support Programs (Leisure, Social Connections, Next Steps with job readiness and job search tracks, Recreation, and Community Connections); a Supported Independent Living Program (SIL/ESIL); a Residential Support Program operating eight homes with 24/7 staffing, primarily in west Ottawa; and a Home Share Program placing individuals with OCL staff. Service delivery uses a Person-Centered Approach (PCA) methodology focused on self-development, self-determination, and community inclusion, and serves individuals with Down syndrome, autism, Asperger syndrome, FASD, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring sensory or communication disabilities.

Name

Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc

Legal name

Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc.

Website

https://ocl.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc is a non-profit registered charity that has provided residential, supported independent living, home share, and day programs for adults with developmental disabilities in the Ottawa region since 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Supported independent living
• Residential group homes
• Adult day programs
• Community disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Kanata

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Services: Funded services through the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), accessed via Developmental Services Ontario Eastern Region (DSOER) referrals. Includes housing supports, group homes, and Community Participation Supports.
2. Fee for Service: Services purchased directly by individuals or families, including day supports, activities, and supports for living within the community. Fees vary depending on individual needs.
3. Passport Funding: Ontario government Passport Funding program to pay for support to participate in the community, administered through the developmental services system.
4. Donations: OCL is a registered charity (Number 10780 5673 RR0001) that accepts donations to support transportation costs, equipment, facilities, and recreational/social activities for individuals served.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc (OCL) provides residential and day support programs for adults with developmental disabilities in the Ottawa region. The organization operates eight 24/7 residential homes, supported independent living programs, day programs (Leisure, Social Connections, Next Steps, Recreation, Community Connections), and a Home Share Program that places individuals in the homes of OCL staff. All services are delivered under a Person-Centered Approach (PCA) that emphasizes self-development, self-determination, and community inclusion.

Product overview

Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc (OCL) is a non-profit charitable organization offering a portfolio of residential and day support programs for adults with developmental disabilities. The organization operates four core service programs: the Day Support Program (offering leisure, social connections, Next Steps with job readiness/job search components, recreation, and community connections), Supported Independent Living Program (SIL/ESIL) for independent living in one's own space, the Residential Support Program providing 24/7 care in eight group homes, and the Home Share Program placing individuals in the homes of OCL staff. Services are delivered using a Person-Centered Approach focused on self-development, self-determination, and community inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Support Program Community-based daytime programs offering skill-building activities for adults with developmental disabilities, including leisure, social connections, Next Steps (classroom model with job readiness and job search levels), recreation, and community connections. Operated at the Castle Hill location, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Supported Independent Living Program (SIL/ESIL) Supports and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently in their own space, either alone or with a roommate, with varying levels of staff support based on individual needs. Includes both SIL and Enhanced SIL (ESIL) tiers.
• Residential Support Program Round-the-clock residential care in eight homes (primarily in west Ottawa) where staff assist residents with cooking, cleaning, and community activities while developing independent living skills. Each home is overseen by a Supervisor whose office is located within the home.
• Home Share Program Places adults with developmental disabilities in the family home of an OCL Home Share employee, who is a salaried staff person providing ongoing support and making the resident part of the household family.
• Leisure Program A relaxed day program environment for participants who enjoy games, music, art, cooking and socializing with peers in a low-demand setting.
• Social Connections Day program where participants socialize and engage in activities such as music, art, culinary skills, learning games, tech, life skills, communication and exercise.
• Next Steps Classroom-model day program helping participants build skills in socialization, academics, computers, health and wellbeing, communication, cooking, safety and home skills. Includes Level 2 (Job Readiness) and Level 3 (Job Search).
• Recreation Program Day program focusing on physical and community activities including gym, swimming, bowling, hiking and seasonal activities such as snowshoeing.
• Community Connections Program dedicated to finding placements in the community for participants which encourage self-confidence, help build skills and potentially lead to employment.

Quantifiable outcome

• OCL serves more than 200 individuals with developmental disabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Developmental Services Ontario Eastern Region (DSOER)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDSOER is the primary intake point for government-funded developmental services in Eastern Ontario. OCL receives referrals through DSOER when vacancies occur in their programs.
• Families Matter Co-operative Inc.minorOthersCommunity resource partner providing resources and support for families of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)coreOthersProvincial government ministry that funds developmental services. OCL receives government funding through MCCSS for eligible services.
• Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs (OASIS)minorOthersProvincial organization supporting agencies serving individuals with special needs.
• Ontario Partnership on Aging and Developmental Disabilities (OPADD)minorOthersPartnership focused on aging and developmental disabilities issues.
• Disability Inclusion Advocacy Network of Eastern Ontario (DIANEO)minorOthersRegional advocacy network for disability inclusion in Eastern Ontario.
• Service Coordination Support (SCS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSCS Case Management Services receive referrals for individuals deemed eligible by DSOER for adult developmental services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ottawa-carleton-lifeskills
• Xx.com/oclifeskills

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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