Community Living Prince Edward has been in existence for over 50 years. CLPE was formed in 1965 by parents and friends who rejected the conventional wisdom which said that people with an intellectual disability belonged in institutions. We are a non-profit charitable organization governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by the membership of our association. We serve over 350 people with disabilities and employ some 175 staff who work at various program sites and locations throughout Prince Edward County.

Janet Burns, Community Living Prince Edward

Hi, I’m Janet Burns, and I’ve worked with Community Living Prince Edward for 40 incredible years. Starting out as a summer student, I wasn’t certain what I wanted to do for my career and soon realized this was a field where I could make a real difference every day.

Over the years, I’ve worked with all ages and seen people who live with intellectual disabilities make great progress in living more active and inclusive lives in our community. Currently, I coordinate community supports and services, an area that’s evolved a lot over the past four decades. ... Read More