A New Era for Rygiel
Support for people with intellectual disabilities, reimagined with joy, dignity, and community.
Who We Are & What We Stand For
For over 50 years, Rygiel Supports for Community Living has been part of Hamilton’s fabric – supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Now, we’re stepping into a new era: more vibrant, more community-centred, and more focused on building a Hamilton where everyone belongs.
This isn’t just a new look. It’s a shift in approach – one that puts people and community at the centre of everything we do.
Join us
Do you believe everyone deserves autonomy, dignity, and belonging? Add your name and email address and be part of Hamilton’s movement for inclusion. You belong here.
The Big Shift
For decades, too many services for people with intellectual disabilities have been paternalistic, outdated, or institutional. Rygiel is reimagining what support can be.
We believe:
✨ Support should spark independence, joy, and belonging.
✨ People deserve not just care, but community.
✨ Hamilton can be a city where everyone thrives.
Our new era is about optimism, transparency, autonomy, and belonging. We’re creating supports that feel vibrant, joyful, and life-giving – never institutional.
What We Do (and How We Do It Differently)
💡 Fresh energy
🌈 Real inclusion
🙌 Integrity you can count on
Accessibility
Breaking down barriers + creating inclusive environments where everyone has the chance to thrive.
Respite
Family + Caregiver Support that feels like a retreat. We want you to feel balance, renewal, and peace of mind.
Community Participation
From arts + crafts to cooking, music, and dance. We focus on spaces to connect, grow, and build confidence.
Supported Living
36 homes across Hamilton built on person-directed care: independence, dignity, and belonging.
Financial + Strategic Priorities
A future built on sustainability + responsibility. So our supports remain strong for generations to come.
Why It Matters
Without an evolution, too many services will stay stuck in old models that limit autonomy and joy. With Rygiel, Hamilton can be a community where:
✨ People with intellectual disabilities shape their own futures.
✨ Families feel supported, not sidelined.
✨ Inclusion is everyday reality, not just a word.
