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KACL Our Vision A Meaningful and Satisfying Life for All. Our Mission -To welcome each person’s gifts

The goal of KACL is to ensure that all people with special needs have the opportunity to live a meaningful and satisfying lifestyle and interact as equals in their community by providing continuing opportunities for personal growth through education, training, support, advocacy and an informed public.

Wow! Thank you so much, Kenora, for helping us celebrate our first ever World Series community baseball game.On Saturday...
06/01/2026

Wow! Thank you so much, Kenora, for helping us celebrate our first ever World Series community baseball game.

On Saturday, May 30th, we were able to welcome local celebrities, professional sports stars, individuals of all different abilities, the young, the old, and so much more to play on the same field together, and we were totally blown away with how everything played out.

A special thanks goes out to the Ogichidaa drums led by Steve Fisher, along with Jason Williamson, Terry Parisien and Freeman White, as well as Indigenous Elder Don Kelly and Jo-Hannah Atchison for helping us out with our opening ceremonies.

In the end, Team Community and Team Living ended up tying with a final score of 18-18, but more importantly, so many barriers were broken down and even more memories were made!

Everyone at KACL is incredibly grateful for everyone who participated, came to watch, or helped us out in one way or another. The game wouldn't have been possible without the assistance of Taggs Source for Sports, Kenora Safeway, the Ontario Provincial Police, Kenora GM/Honda/Dodge, and most importantly, our main collaborator, Triple PLAY Kenora.

This wonderful event concluded our celebrations for Community Living Month, which takes place across Ontario each and every May, but based on how the day went down, you can count on us doing it all again next year.

In the meantime, how did you enjoy the game? Do you have any great action shots to add into the mix? If so, please feel free to share them or your two cents with us below in the comments!

With May being Community Living Month across Ontario, we continued out celebrations on Wednesday by holding a walk for...
05/30/2026

With May being Community Living Month across Ontario, we continued out celebrations on Wednesday by holding a walk for inclusion from the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion at the Harbourfront, all the way to Husky the Muskie.

We were once again joined by the Of Kenora's Mayor Andrew Poirier and Deputy Mayor Lindsay Koch, as well as several other community members who helped us prove one important thing: Together we are better.

Have you missed out on KACL's Community Living Month celebrations so far? Don't fret, because we've got one last chance to celebrate together! Join us today, Saturday, May 30th at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre ball fields for 's World Series, where local celebrities, professional sports stars, and a handful of the town's Olympic, Paralympic and Special Olympic athletes will be squaring off against each other for nine whole innings. There will be fun and games for the whole family, prizes, and pretty much every baseball snack you can think of - all for free!

The game starts at 12 o'clock noon, see you there!

Our celebrations continued last week with KACL welcoming worldwide-turned-local musician Alex Call - the magic maestro...
05/27/2026

Our celebrations continued last week with KACL welcoming worldwide-turned-local musician Alex Call - the magic maestro behind the hit song 867-5309 - to the Community Arts Hub for a special night of concert, connection and community.

In addition to serenading the crowd, we were also able to take part in a special game of Community Jeopardy to better connect, communicate, and collaborate - three of our Community Living Month's 5 C's, with the other two being contribution and commitment!

Have you missed out on the action so far, but you'd like to get involved? Then we have good news for you! You have a chance to join us today, Wednesday, May 27th at the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion at 12 o'clock noon, when we will be kicking off a community walk to Husky the Muskie and back. Everyone who participates will get a free meal, so be sure to wear green and blue!

Last but not least, in partnership with Triple PLAY Kenora, Kenora's World Series event is looking like it's going to have perfect weather this Saturday, when it will also start at noon at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre. In addition to a classic and celebrity ballgame, there will be free food, prizes, and fun and games for the whole family. Don't miss it!

Save the date for ICD day! 12-2 in the OFA library.
05/22/2026

Save the date for ICD day! 12-2 in the OFA library.

KACL would like to acknowledge its support for the Moose Hide Campaign, which held its annual walk in Kenora last week a...
05/19/2026

KACL would like to acknowledge its support for the Moose Hide Campaign, which held its annual walk in Kenora last week alongside hundreds of others across the country.

The Moose Hide Campaign is an initiative meant to engage men and boys in leading conversations with the broader community about ending gender-based violence and violence towards children. Here in Kenora, the walk began at the monument to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people located at the Rotary Peace Park, before concluding at the Ne-Chee Friendship Centre.

Alongside fellow staff from the likes of Ne-Chee Friendship Centre, the Canadian Mental Health Association – Kenora Branch and Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe'iyewigamig (WNHAC), as well as students from Gaagagekiizhik Elementary and Bimose Community High School, KACL staff also attended to help raise awareness and ultimately stand in solidarity with this very important cause.

To learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign, head to https://moosehidecampaign.ca/

Have you seen the cover of this week's Kenora Miner & News yet? More importantly, are you coming to Kenora's Field of Dr...
05/18/2026

Have you seen the cover of this week's Kenora Miner & News yet? More importantly, are you coming to Kenora's Field of Dreams?

It's taking place at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday, May 30th at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre ball diamonds. Tell your friends, and please check out the link below for our event page and more information!

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We would like to sincerely thank both Mayor Andrew Poirier and Deputy Mayor Lindsay Koch from the City Of Kenora, who pa...
05/14/2026

We would like to sincerely thank both Mayor Andrew Poirier and Deputy Mayor Lindsay Koch from the City Of Kenora, who paid a special visit to our town hall yesterday as part of our celebrations.

In honour of May being Community Living Month across Ontario, Mayor Poirier and Deputy Mayor Koch awarded KACL with a Certificate of Recognition for our "exceptional dedication and impactful support to individuals in our community." Our Chief Executive Officer, Deb Everley, graciously accepted the award on behalf of all our hardworking staff.

No matter what time of year it is, KACL is committed to ensuring a satisfying and meaningful life for all! Learn more about who we are and what we do at https://www.kacl.ca/

Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Registration is OPEN!KACL Children’s Services is excited to offer Circle of Security...
05/14/2026

Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Registration is OPEN!

KACL Children’s Services is excited to offer Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) — a supportive, relationship-based program for caregivers who want to better understand their child’s emotions, behaviours, and needs.
📍 Location: KACL OFA – 1 Ninth Ave South
🗓 Dates: Mondays & Thursdays | May 25 – June 18
⏰ Time: 4:30–5:30 PM
👥 Format: In-person group sessions
Questions call 467-5204 or email [email protected]

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/xymx8f97

May 14, 2026 The Evolution of Inclusion with Dr. Shelley Moore
05/14/2026

May 14, 2026 The Evolution of Inclusion with Dr. Shelley Moore

We would like to offer a sincere thank you to Michael Jacques, the author of Can't Read, Can't Write, Here's My Book for...
05/13/2026

We would like to offer a sincere thank you to Michael Jacques, the author of Can't Read, Can't Write, Here's My Book for paying us a special visit last week, to share about his story and help us celebrate .

Along with his father Marcel, we were able to have important conversations about community, connection, belonging and inclusion, all of which underscore the importance of May being Community Living Month across Ontario, as well as everything we aspire to here at KACL.

Hopefully we will see you two again soon!

To learn more about Michael and his book, check out https://www.heresmybook.com/

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