Province Implementing Sweeping Changes To Children Special Needs Services

Under a cabinet approved initiative known as “Ontario’s Special Needs Strategy”, The Province of Ontario has directed provincially funded service providers to convene planning tables and submit plans for the restructuring of service coordination planning and rehabilitation services for children and their families.  Key goals of this initiative include integration of rehabilitation services and coordinated service planning.  Tables are to submit plans to the Province for coordinated service plans by March 5, 2015 and for integrated rehabilitation services by June 1, 2015.   READ MORE

The Changing Face of Disability In A Digital World– MaRS

 

From wheelchairs and hearing aids to screen readers and voice recognition technology, technology has always played a major role in improving the lives of people with disabilities. New advances in technology are continuing to improve lives and are moving us toward a future where people with disabilities will have a more even playing field, where they will have abilities never thought possible before.”

 

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BCCL’s 57th Annual General Meeting A Great Big Shout OUT

Brampton Caledon Community Living held its 57th annual general meeting on Thursday, September 25th, 2014 at the Pearson Convention Centre. In keeping with this year’s Shout Out! theme, we raised our voices to recognize Ann Smith, a long-time advocate of inclusive education and BCCL’s Special Education Advisory Committee representative to the Peel District School Board, and Mayor Marilyn Morrison of the Town of Caledon, a great supporter of our organization.

Cathy Hillis was this year’s recipient of the Reese Matthew Kirk Above and Beyond Award which recognizes an employee of Brampton Caledon Community Living who exemplifies the values and vision of the organization and demonstrates a deep commitment to people with an intellectual disability.

Dely Farrace, new board director, presented a compelling and unique perspective on inclusion and its positive impact on people’s lives and society.

Travis Kerr rapped out the spoken word and Zack Fitsimmons, on guitar, accompanied by support worker Danny Varughese on keyboards, sang an original composition. Travis and Zack’s talents and voices resonated with all of those in attendance.