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Make Your Voice Heard on Inclusive Classrooms
The Ontario College of Teachers is engaging in a provincial review of the provincial Teacher Education Inclusive Classroom course guide. The College would like to invite community members to participate in the initial phase of this review. Anyone can participate by completing the online survey, which will be open until May 16. Take the survey.
Read MoreCall for Participants: Thriving with Intellectual Disability Study
York University researchers Annie Mills, who is a PhD student of clinical-developmental psychology with the Faculty of Health in the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Jonathan Weiss, her supervisor, are conducting an online study exploring what “thriving” means for teens, ages 12 to 18 with an intellectual disability, and their parents. The study involves sharing […]
Read MoreNorth Muskoka shows its colours for Blue and Green Day 2021
That’s a lot of community spirit! We invited community members in North Muskoka to help celebrate Community Living Month 2021 by sending us selfies for Blue and Green Day on May 6. The campaign encourages people to wear Community Living’s signature colours to show support for a diverse and inclusive community that listens to and […]
Read MoreCommunity Living launches new “Still in This Together” T-shirts!
Note: Sales of this T-shirt have now closed. Visit our Join a Fundraiser page for future T-shirt sales as they become available. Community Living Huntsville celebrates Community Living Month 2021 with the launch of our new “Still in This Together” T-shirts! Wear your community spirit on your sleeve, as a difficult year inspires perseverance and […]
Read MoreNotice of Proposed Settlement In CPRI Class Action
Please be aware there is a proposed settlement in the CPRI Class Action: “To all persons who were admitted to CPRI during the period from September 1, 1963, until July 1, 2011, exclusive of any time for which an individual was an inpatient and resided in the Glenhurst or Pratten 1 units, and who were […]
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: North Muskoka ‘shines a light’ on Community Living Huntsville in May
April 30, 2021 NORTH MUSKOKA – It’s time to Shine a Light on Community Living Huntsville. May is Community Living Month, an annual awareness campaign that recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the community living movement in supporting and advocating for people with a developmental disability to live the lives they choose in their community. […]
Read MoreWhy Huntsville is ‘Still in This Together’ for Community Living Month 2021
Huntsville resident Cindy Payne has tried to make the most of an isolating year. “I try and stay positive,” she smiled. Cindy, who lives independently with some support from Community Living Huntsville, said the COVID-19 public health crisis had made life a bit awkward for her since, as an avid volunteer with community events like […]
Read MoreStudent Links connects Huntsville teen to Toronto wedding dress designer virtually in COVID-19 era
A student mentorship program has inspired possibilities for a Huntsville teen. Emily and her family, as a way to further her interest in shopping and fashion, connected through their Community Living Huntsville Family Support Worker with Community Living Ontario’s Student Links program. Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Student Links is […]
Read MoreSave the Dates! Virtual 2021 ‘Transforming Together’ Information Sessions
Transforming Together 2021 – Session 1 Date: Thursday, April 22, 1 to 2 p.m. What: Learn about transition planning and inclusive supports for youth to connect with their community now and into future. How to attend: Join by […]
Read More5 Community Living Huntsville supporters honoured with 2021 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Ontario has applauded five volunteers for their long-standing commitment and dedicated service to Community Living Huntsville. “We are so grateful for our volunteers’ dedicated involvement in our organization, as well as their efforts in creating events and activities that support Community Living Huntsville,” says Suzanne Willett, executive director for Community Living Huntsville. “Congratulations, and thank […]
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