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Silver Spring Studio, a vibrant hub for adults with developmental disabilities in Ottawa, is fighting to survive amid chronic underfunding — yet it’s proving that creativity, community, and dignity can thrive even when resources are scarce. For over four years, this space has offered freedom and joy, letting participants choose how to spend their time — a luxury often denied elsewhere. But without steady grants or provincial support, staff work unpaid overtime, and residents face impossible choices between rent and art. As the Canada Disability Benefit rolls out, many say it’s still not enough. Silver Spring defies the idea that only some deserve beauty and belonging — and with a community garden built by neighbors and a passionate director, it’s showing that resilience and connection can build something extraordinary, even without government backing.

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