Karis Disability Services - South

About Karis Disability Services - South

Karis Disability Services - South is a non-profit developmental services organization located on Meadowbrook Dr. in the Longwoods neighbourhood. It serves people with disabilities and their families through person-directed services. The organization provides supported living, group living, and supported independent living. Other services include mental health support, behavior therapy, enhanced medical or mobility assistance, host family services, and community participation supports for sports and volunteer opportunities. It also offers employment supports for resume building and job training, adult and children’s respite programs, faith-based family camps, facilitated personal planning, courses, classes, and workshops. Rev. Jim and Adrienne Reese founded the organization in the 1960s as the Ontario Christian Association for Exceptional Children. The organization rebranded to Karis Disability Services in 2023 and maintains a Christian faith identity. It operates across Ontario and Saskatchewan in over 70 communities. The organization also partners with organizations in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Kenya, Nicaragua, and Uganda to provide accessible education and inclusive communities.