NBACL works to build inclusive communities where persons with an intellectual disability can live, learn, work, and play.
The New Brunswick Association For Community Living (NBACL) is a provincial non-profit organization that works on behalf of children and adults with an intellectual disability and their families. We work to ensure that people with an intellectual disability, with the support of their families, have the option to choose the supports they need to live meaningful lives and participate in their communities as valued and contributing members.
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Briefing Note For New Brunswick Political Parties Regarding People With An Intellectual Or Developmental Disability And Their Families
Posted on April 24, 2018People with an intellectual or developmental disability want and deserve real opportunities to live a good life as contributing members of New Brunswick society. People want to be fully included in school and in their communities, have access to the supports and financial resources needed to live in a home of their own, be gainfully […]
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Community Living NB marks Denim Day to raise awareness of abuse
Posted on April 24, 2018Posted In: Featured Posts, NBACL BlogCommunity Living NB marks Denim Day to raise awareness of abuse Wednesday, April 25, 2018 is Denim Day, a day that is important to the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL). Here’s why. In the 1990s, an 18 year old Italian girl was sexually assaulted by her driving instructor. Initially, he was charged, convicted […]
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Notice from NBACL Board of Directors of Search for an Executive Director
Posted on April 20, 2018The Board of Directors of the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) has begun the search for an Executive Director. To assure that the process is thorough and comprehensive, the executive search firm of Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette (KBRS) has been engaged to assist us. The search will continue for approximately six weeks. NBACL has […]
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Star Volunteer Recognized by Volunteer Greater Fredericton, United Way Central
Posted on April 20, 2018Sue Hill is one of New Brunswick Association for Community Living’s (NBACL) most valuable contributor for 2017-2018. Sue comes to NBACL every Monday and Wednesday afternoon to volunteer, which she has been doing for over 10 years now. Sue is an essential and integral support to NBACL. She helps the administration team prepare for events, […]
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Nancy Hallihan-Sturgeon honoured with National Education Award
Posted on February 28, 2018Posted In: In the News, NBACL NewsWhen it comes to inclusive education, one of the most important links in the chain is the teacher who teaches the teacher – the person who instructs future early learning and child care educators and K-12 teachers on how to see every child as an individual learner, and how to end exclusion in their centre, […]
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – NBACL Board of Directors
Posted on March 7, 2018Posted In: In the NewsNew Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL), an effective and dynamic advocacy organization for children and adults who have an intellectual disability and their families, is seeking motivated individuals to serve on the Board for three year terms. This year we have six vacancies: Regional Representative North East (Bathurst /Acadian Peninsula) Parent/Self Advocate North […]
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Project marking Canada’s, NB Community Living’s anniversaries produces new course materials for NB schools
Posted on April 6, 2018Posted In: In the NewsIt’s the little project that grew, and what it has grown into could add a new and important dimension to social studies courses in New Brunswick’s middle and high schools. New Brunswick’s history curriculum currently includes a retrospective of many of the province’s distinctive communities – the Acadians, the Indigenous People, and those of African […]
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Thank you to our valued volunteers!
Posted on April 16, 2018Posted In: NBACL Blog“The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.” Terri Guillemets NBACL values and appreciates the many, many ways that our volunteers help us every day. There are many valued volunteers who work regularly to support NBACL. Some of you are members of our Board, or sit on one of our committees. Some of […]
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FrederictonACL- Treasurer
Posted on April 19, 2018Posted In: UncategorizedAbout the Fredericton Association for Community Living (FACL) The Fredericton Association for Community Living’s (FrederictonACL) vision is an inclusive Fredericton where people with intellectual disabilities and their families feel they belong and are supported to participate fully in our community. Responsibilities: Ensure the Executive Assistant keeps a full and accurate account of all receipts and disbursement of the […]
Please Donate
NBACL’s Community Collection Program is helping us to change lives and communities. When you donate your used clothing and household items, you are helping to support children and adults with an intellectual disability throughout each milestone of their lives.
If you would prefer to donate money, we also have several options for you. You can donate online, call our main office (453-4400 or Toll Free 1-866-622-2548, Option #2), or e-mail nbacl@nbnet.nb.ca for more information.
