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The Business of Inclusion Event success
Community Living Huntsville hosted their “Snacks and Stats” yesterday at the Algonquin Theatre to present the current financial amount raised from the event that was held on May 3, “The Business of Inclusion”. Over 200 people were in attendance and we would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our “Business of Inclusion” event at […]
Read MoreRemembering Kareen Burns, Ambassador of Inclusion
We would like to express our deepest condolensces to Kareen Burns’ Family, Friends and everyone who is affected by her loss. Kareen was deeply involved in her community. Part of her involvement included the work she did with Community Living Huntsville. Kareen was one of our “Ambassadors for Inclusion”. She was an early adopter to inclusive […]
Read MoreMarch 1, 2017 is the international “Spread the Word to End the Word” day!
The R-word is the word ‘retard(ed)’. Why does it hurt? The R-word hurts because it is exclusive. It’s offensive. It’s derogatory. Visit www.r-word.org to learn more and to take the pledge to commit to using respectful language. The campaign asks people to pledge to stop saying the R-word as a starting point toward creating more […]
Read MoreFebruary is Inclusive Education Month and we’ve been chatting all about it on Social Media!
February is Inclusive Education Month and throughout the month we have been sharing information about this on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/clhuntsville/ and Twitter! Here is a synopsis of some of the posts we have shared and the conversations we have generated: Image description: A poster of text that reads: Did you know? The UN Convention on the […]
Read MoreLocal Employer Champions to present at upcoming Niagara Falls CASE Conference
The Canadian Association for Supported Employment- CASE- holds their 22nd Annual National Supported Employment Conference from May 30- June 1, 2017 in Niagara Falls and Huntsville’s very own Employer Ambassadors, along with Community Living Huntsville, will be presenting: “The Business of Inclusion” Speakers: Kareen Burns, Scott Doughty, Maggie Fines (Randy Robinson), Nancy Weber and Michelle […]
Read MoreScott Doughty- Community Leader and Ambassador for Inclusion
Scott Doughty- Community Leader and Ambassador for Inclusion. By Michelle Ainsworth “We are a powerful community when all of us work together, not just the few”. Meet Scott Doughty. General Manager at Hidden Valley Resort. Community Leader. Employer. Coach. Volunteer. Ambassador for Inclusion. It only takes a moment of meeting Scott to realize that his […]
Read MoreCommunity Living Huntsville awarded grant to support “Celebrating Inclusion Through Arts”
Community Living Huntsville would like to thank the Muskoka Community Foundation for the grant to support the project Celebrating Inclusion Through the Arts. This project intends to bring people of all abilities together for the love of the arts. Our intention is to be visible at Canada 150 celebratory events. Through dance and visual arts, […]
Read MoreBoston Pizza recognizes Disability Awareness Month
#DEAM #EngageTalent Today’s featured employer is Boston Pizza in recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month 2016 we will be featuring photos of local inclusive employers. Each day we will be adding a new employer and photos of people working. Please visit #EngageTalent and #DEAM for more information. Engage talent by sharing your own inclusive employment […]
Read MoreHome Depot Huntsville recognizes Disability Awareness Month
In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, today’s featured inclusive employer is Home Depot in Huntsville in recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month 2016 we will be featuring photos of local inclusive employers. Each day we will be adding a new employer and photos of people working. Please visit #EngageTalent and #DEAM for […]
Read MoreHarvey’s Restaurant in Huntsville recognizes Disability Employment Awareness Month
in recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month 2016 we will be featuring photos of local inclusive employers. Each day we will be adding a new employer and photos of people working. Please visit #EngageTalent and #DEAM for more information. Engage talent by sharing your own inclusive employment stories on social media using the hashtag #DEAM […]
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