Ombudsman’s Report Will Be Released On August 24, 2016

In November of 2012, the Ontario Ombudsman’s Office announced an investigation into the province’s services for adults with developmental disabilities who are in crisis situations.  The media release at the time noted that the investigation would be conducted by the Special Ombudsman Response Team and was expected to take six months

Now, almost four years later, the findings of the report will finally be made public on August 24, 2016.

A draft of Ombudsman Dubé’s findings and recommendations were delivered to the Ministry of Community and Social Services on May 24th.

Minister Helena Jaczek Visits Brampton Caledon Community Living

On July 5, 2016, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services visited Brampton Caledon Community Living’s Rutherford site to meet with participants, board directors, and staff and see the variety of activities participants are involved in.    Brampton Caledon Community Living had the opportunity to speak with the Minister about some of the challenges confronting families caring for a family member with a developmental disability.