Persons aged 22 or older who have an intellectual and/or physical disability may apply for service at the Cosmopolitan Learning Centre by completing the an application form (please note there is no age restriction for the Supported Career Initiatives are). The Executive Director and the designated members of the Admissions, Transitions & Review Committee oversee and review all applications that the Centre receives.

Applicants would receive written notice stating that they have been placed on the waiting list for services. When openings become available, applicants would then receive a letter of acceptance into the program. Following a letter of acceptance, the new applicant would be contacted to set up a planning meeting with themselves, their team members and a Program Coordinator from the Centre. Participant to staff ratios are taken into consideration when determining which area the individual would be best suited and supported within the Centre. In the event that an application for service has been denied, the individual shall receive written notice.

The Cosmopolitan Learning Centre works collaboratively with the individual and their team members to plan a successful transition into the program.  Tours of the Centre are available to those who are interested in attending the Centre.

Program hours are provided Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm (variance can occur). The Centre is closed for all statutory holidays, scheduled Employee Professional Development Days, as well as three weeks of scheduled holidays throughout the year.

Participant Application

Please be aware that the Participant Application is used to determine where the applicant would be best supported within the Cosmopolitan Learning Centre. Therefore, it is important to fill out all fields to the best of your knowledge and to include all applicable history. Applications are reviewed regardless of the level of health needs and/or supports required.



What participants say about the Cosmopolitan Learning Centre....

"I like coming to work because my job coaches are the best... and because of my pay cheques!"
- Supported Career Initiatives Participant

"I like books, reading and the games that we play."
- Life Skills Participant

"I like the staff in my room, they are good to me."
- Life Skills Participant

"I love the new pools, Sparkle Group, and coming to work every day to see all of the staff and my friends."
- Community Connections Participant

Centre Hours

Sunday

Office Closed

Monday

8:00am - 3:30pm

Tuesday

8:00am - 3:30pm

Wednesday

8:00am - 3:30pm

Thursday

8:00am - 3:30pm

Friday

8:00am - 3:30pm

Saturday

Office Closed