Wainwright Association for Community Living

03/08/2026

03/07/2026

At 2:00 am tomorrow morning, we will spring forward one hour for daylight saving time.

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

Wainwright Association for Community Living wishes to extend its deepest appreciation for the significant donation we recently received. This generous contribution will directly benefit the individuals we serve and will support ongoing programs that promote their well‑being, independence, and quality of life. We are truly grateful for this exceptional support.

02/26/2026

Today is pink shirt day, spread kindness today and everyday! 💗

02/16/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, February 16th, for Family Day! We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
We hope you all have a wonderful long weekend!

01/14/2026

The needs are not special.
The design is different.

Every human shares core needs: safety, communication, rest, autonomy, connection, meaning.

When someone’s needs are labeled “special,” it quietly suggests that the person is the exception—that their needs are unusual, excessive, or outside the norm.

But the needs themselves are not special.
They are human.

What is different is how those needs are met.

Most environments are built for a narrow range of bodies, minds, and nervous systems. When someone engages differently—through movement, silence, pacing, support, routine, or sensory regulation—the mismatch is often framed as a personal deficit.

In reality, what is limited is typical engagement.

“Typical” is not neutral.
It is simply familiar.

When engagement is designed narrowly, difference gets mislabeled as dysfunction. But design differences do not signal lesser capacity—they reveal the constraints of the system.

This is not about lowering standards or offering exceptions.
It is about widening our understanding of access.

The needs are shared.
The pathways are specific.
And when we design with that truth in mind, dignity stops being conditional.

12/31/2025

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year! 🥳 As we close out another year we would like to extend our deepest appreciation to all who supported the individuals we serve and the entire agency throughout the year. Your commitment and dedication has been invaluable! Best wishes for 2026! 🎉
Our office will be closed New Year’s Day January 1, 2026.
We look forward to seeing you all in the new year!

12/25/2025

We extend our warmest wishes to you and your family for a joyous Christmas. We appreciate your continued support throughout the past year. Our office will be closed on December 25 and 26.

12/17/2025

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out today to support our bake sale. Your support is invaluable. Thank you and Merry Christmas! 🌲🎅🎁

12/16/2025

Are you feeling snacky? Pop in to see us,
We’ve got the goodies!
Funds raised will go to supporting activities for the individuals we serve here at WAFCL.