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Together, We Are Enriching the Lives of Adults with Disabilities and Special Communication Needs

At Total Communication Environment (TCE), we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate support to adults with multiple disabilities and special communication needs. Through our residential, day services, and outreach programs, we strive to ensure that the individuals we support are valued and active participants in their communities.

Since our establishment in 1979, TCE has grown in response to the evolving needs of those we serve. Today, we support over ninety individuals in various residential settings, as well as through outreach at several long-term care homes in the Ottawa area.

Your support truly impacts the lives of those we serve. Donations help us provide essential services, including transportation and the opportunity to engage in local events and activities. Your generosity also allows TCE to invest in specialized equipment and resources for therapy, life skills development, and educational programs, helping individuals gain greater independence and thrive in their daily lives.

In addition to these vital services, your contributions support recreational and social activities that encourage peer interaction and foster a sense of community. Every gift, no matter the size, strengthens the impact we have on the lives of those we support.

Thank you for being a part of our mission to help adults with multiple disabilities lead enriched and meaningful lives. Together, we can continue to make a lasting difference in their journey!

TCE has benefitted over the years from the generosity of many families, individuals, service clubs, businesses, staff members and foundations. To name just a few:

  • The Family Support Network: various fundraisers, The Three Fathers Committee (Ron Fahey, Russ Baxter & Herb Westman) to re-build Golden, The TCE Special Fund
  • Lions Homes for Deaf Children (LHDP)
  • The Parkway Foundation
  • The Ottawa Community Foundation
  • Cedar-view Middle School and Long-fields Davidsons Heights Secondary School - Barb Trout-man's classes
  • Annual TCE Barbecue – Fahey Electric
  • The Ottawa Deaf Community
  • Pegg Plumbing
  • Respect RX
  • Loblaws
  • Surgenor Ottawa
  • Hot 89.9
  • Milanos Pizzaria Russell

We appreciate your support and look forward to your wonderful ideas and contributions.

We would greatly appreciate your support. If you are interested in making a donation to TCE online, kindly follow the "Donate Now" link below to donate through CanadaHelps.org.

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Legacy Giving

There are many ways to make a legacy gift such as Wills and Bequests, Life Insurance, RRSPs and RRIFs, Charitable Trusts, Property, Endowments and Securities.

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Volunteer

We are always looking for people from the community to volunteer their time. You can find out more about our volunteer opportunities through  Volunteer Ottawa. Do you have a talent, skill or hobby you could share with the residents of our homes or participants in the Community Outreach and day programs? Are you interested in serving on our Board of Directors? There are lots of possibilities. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Community Placement

Each year TCE welcomes Algonquin students from the Developmental Services Worker Program on co-op placements. We also have hosted students from many other disciplines at the College and University level: marketing, pharmacy, nursing, medical, recreation, behavioral sciences, occupational and physical therapy, social work, hairdressing, etc. Are you a student looking for an interesting placement or a research project? We would love to share the ‘TCE experience with you’! Use our  Contact Us form to inquire about Community Placement

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The Family Support Network (FSN) of TCE is an organization made up of families and friends of TCE residents. The group meets as a way of keeping in touch with each other, and with what is happening in the organization. The FSN has a representative on the TCE Board. The TCE Executive Director (or representative) attends FSN meetings and gives updates on recent issues and activities. New faces and new ideas are warmly welcomed. You can also keep in touch through Facebook!

To join the FSN, please contact:
  • TCE
  • B - 229 Colonnade Rd
  • Nepean, Ontario K2E 7J5
  • Tel:  (613) 228-0999
  • Fax: (613)-228-1402

FSN TCE Board Representation

The FSN elects a representative to the Board of Directors. Their role is as liaison between the Board and FSN

TCE Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting is held at the end of June. TCE families are invited to be voting members of the organization

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