L'Arche Hamilton

L'Arche is an international organization that seeks to make known the gifts of people with disabilities through mutually transforming relationships.

L'Arche Hamilton has several homes where people with and without developmental disabilities live together and participate in daily routines together. L'Arche Hamilton also has its Creative Hands Craft Studio where adults with developmental disabilities can attend during the day and create art, pottery, candles and music.

Some of our key values point towards demonstrating to the world that it is possible to live in proximity to difference where that difference is celebrated, and not made to be a part of a hierarchy of social status.

The people with disabilities in our community are often here much longer than those without disabilities. These people are the ones who are best suited to carry on traditions and teach the new members of community about our values. Because of this we refer to those with disabilities in our community as our "Core Members".

L'Arche Hamilton is an inclusive and diverse community, and we strive to remain that way.