Daily Living Skills
Building practical skills and routines that support greater independence in everyday life.
Person-centred independent living support
Supporting Independence.
Enriching Lives.
At Medak Independent Living Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to build a life shaped by their own goals, choices and strengths.
Person first
Support should strengthen choice, confidence and participation—not take control away.
- Dignity and respect
- Individual goals and pacing
- Community connection
Welcome to Medak
Support should fit the person.
Independence does not look the same for everyone—and support should not either. We take an individualized approach, meeting each person where they are and helping them work toward the goals that matter to them.
Our purpose is not to take over. It is to support, encourage and empower.
The heart behind Medak
Inspired by Lilah. Created with purpose.
Medak Independent Living Services was inspired by founder Christina Savoie’s daughter, Lilah, who has Down syndrome, and by a deeply personal desire to help people like her build meaningful, self-directed lives.
That experience shaped our belief that the right support should help people learn, practise everyday skills, make choices, participate in their communities and grow in confidence—while always being seen as a whole person with their own strengths, personality and dreams.
Read our storyHow we can help
Practical support for meaningful goals
Community Participation
Encouraging meaningful involvement, connection and participation in the community.
Life-Skills Development
Learning, practising and strengthening skills that matter to each person's goals.
Goal-Focused Support
Identifying individual goals and taking realistic steps toward achieving them.
Our approach
We see the person before the support need.
Our approach is built around strengths, preferences, abilities and individual goals. Meaningful support should promote choice, confidence, inclusion and as much independence as possible.
Learn about our approachA place to grow
Every step forward is meaningful.
Growth can mean preparing a meal, navigating the community, developing a routine, making decisions, building relationships or gaining confidence in something new.
“Progress is personal. Support should meet people where they are and help them move toward where they want to be.”
Start with a conversation
Looking for support for yourself or someone you care about?
We would be happy to learn about your goals and discuss whether Medak may be a good fit.