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April 2008
  • Community Living Peterborough launches 2008 raffle - ANDREA HOUSTON Peterborough Examiner Gord Herd sells the first ticket for the Community Living Peterborough 2008 Raffle to Mayor Paul Ayotte, Monday April 28th at City Hall Full Story & Video
March 2008
  • Language key to unlocking doors of opportunity
    Words set progress in motion
    Community Living Leaders - Wednesday March 19, 2008
    Full Story

    A.J. McNaught, co-ordinator of volunteer services and community development at Community Living Peterborough, agrees with Powell’s views on the importance of language.

  • Community Living Peterborough's Wish Fund receives gift from local firm Monday, March 10, 2008

    Peterborough firm; Lockington, Lawless, Fitzpatrick LLP Barristers & Solicitors surprised Community Living Peterborough (CLP) with a $135.00 donation to the agency's Wish Fund.  The Wish Fund benefits people who seek additional funds to meet their personal goals and dreams in life. 

  • Birthday celebration for Bud Bright Fleming News - March 2008 Full Story
February 2008
  • Chili day makes wishes come true Nicole Riva, Peterborough Examine rFebruary 15, 2008         Full Story
  • A trip to explore her family roots, completes the puzzle for Karen Reynolds Bonnie Holmes, Outcomes Facilitator - Community Living Peterborough      Full Story
 
January 2008
  • Woollen Mill offers growth, discovery Living Leaders Monday January 28, 2008 Full Story
  • Woollen Mill gives women the opportunity for independence Living Leaders Thursday January 24, 2008   Full Story
December 2007
  • 2007 marks milestone year for Community Living movement Living Leaders, December 20, 2007 -- Jason Thompson  Upon reflecting what has happened in the Community Living movement in 2007, not only within Ontario’s borders, CEO Keith Powell was delighted to see how long the list was. Full Story
  • Blueboxing@Fleming and Trent University work together towards a common goal Denise Devlin, Dec 13th, 2007              Full Story
September 2007
  • What it's like living on my own Susan Facey, Peterborough ON In the summer of 2005 I moved into my own condo in Peterborough. Living on my own has made me feel more independent and the experience has given me more confidence in myself. Full Story
August 2007
  • Community Living discusses institutions with the Ottawa CitizenCommunity Living Leaders - Wednesday August 8, 2007 Full Story
  • Susan Lustic: 20 years of dedication-Her colleagues write Written by Anne Polito & Angie Maxine, Peterborough Family Resource Centre Full Story
July 2007
  • Committee working towards an inclusive Ontario
    Community Living Leaders - Friday July 27, 2007 Full Story
  • Government to fund camp programs for children with ASD
    Community Living Leaders July 23, 2007 Full Story
  • Plans underway for ‘End Exclusion 2007’ Community Living Leaders - Wed. July 18, 2007 Full Story
  • Community Living Ontario Congratulates David Onley on Being Named Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario Toronto, ON Full Story
  • Developing Relationships Through Shared Interests - Wendy Russell, July 2007 Full Story
  • ‘Tireless advocate’ for people with intellectual disabilities dies suddenly Community Living Leaders - Friday, July 6, 2007 Full Story
June 2007
  • Ministry to use Passport program as ‘test case’ for individualized funding Living leaders June 12, 2007 -- Natalie Miller Full Story
  • The McGuinty government is enhancingservices and supports for people with developmental disabilities and theirfamilies by investing $3.3 million in base funding  Full Story
  • McGuinty Government Enhancing Services And Supports For People With Developmental Disabilities In Central Eastern Ontario Base Funding For Agencies To Grow To $95 Million By 2010 CAMPBELLFORD, ON, June 21 /CNW/ -
    OPSEU-Picket at McGuinty's Constituency Office Targets Government's Lack of Support for People with Developmental Disabilities OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 21, 2007) - Developmental service workers from across the Kingston and Ottawa area will picket the Premier's office tomorrow to raise awareness about the government's lack of support for people with developmental disabilities, as a strike deadline approaches at four Ontario agencies.

    "The government has been able to get away with underfunding services for people with developmental disabilities because most people just don't realize it's happening," said Patti Markland, president of OPSEU Local 448, Community Living Prince Edward. "We're determined to make sure everyone knows this government may talk a good line, but when it comes to making the people we support a priority, they're failing."

    Employers agree the biggest problem facing developmental services is low wages. Staff are leaving the profession for equivalent positions in other fields because the pay is 25-30 percent more. Agencies can't attract enough qualified staff.

    More than 1,000 staff at Community Living London, Middlesex Community Living, Elgin Association for Community Living and Community Living Chatham-Kent could be on strike starting June 23. Sixteen other agencies across Ontario, including Community Living Prince Edward, also have strong strike votes.

    "We're not one of the four agencies that could be on strike in just over a week, but our members have given us a 90 percent strike mandate and we may soon have to use it," said Ms. Markland. "None of us want to go on strike. It's up to the government to come forward with the necessary funding and we hope everyone will join us in calling on the Premier to make services for the people we support a priority, before it's too late."

    Where: Premier Dalton McGuinty's Constituency Office, 1795 Kilborn Ave. Ottawa When: Fri. June 22, 2007, 11:00 a.m. For more information, please contact OPSEU Patti Markland
    (613) 848-6016
  • Ministry work continues to transform developmental services sector
    Community Living Leaders , June 4, 2007 Full Story
May 2007
  • ‘He’s still on a high’
    Community Living Leaders , May 7, 2007 It almost didn’t happen, but Russell Lake’s dream of seeing The Price is Right host Bob Barker came true.  Full Story
  • Deinstitutionalization efforts continue in Ontario Friday, May 11, 2007 -- Natalie MillerCommunity Living Leaders  Full Story
  • Bud Bright is just one of "the boys" Opening Doors, May 2007 - It's A Natural Full Story
April 2007
  • Russell Lake…come on down! Community Living Leaders  April 23, 2007 Full Story

  • Community Living Peterborough to honour volunteers Friday April 13, 2007Full Story
  • Computers Bring IndependenceFull Story Opening Doors - Community Living Peterborough April 2007 - DeniseDevlin  Blueboxing@Fleming
  • Colleen Celebrates the end of another season with the Classics Drama Group! Colleen MacLellan ((seated) has been a member of the Trent University Classics Drama Group (CDG) since 2005.  She attended every rehearsal and assisted wit the makeup for this year's production of Euripides' Medea. This season Colleen and several other members of the CDG went out for dinner to celebrate the final show and she was presented with a special gift from the director of the play for her contribution
  • Community Living Peterborough pays tribute to their volunteers during National Volunteer Week Click here to view photos
  • Amigos initiative receives $24,700 from Trillium Foundation Community LIving Leaders Friday, April 20, 2007 Full Story
  • Community Living Membership Meeting for Families "The Importnace of Families" Guest Speaker: Laurie Thompson, Community Living Ontario  Tuesday, April 10th, 2007  Time: 6:30 -9:30 p.m.  Location: Immanuel Alliance Church 1600 Sherbrooke St. West  Please RSVP to Donna Shanks at 743-2411 ext. 539
    This event is designed for families and will focus on the Importance of Families .  The presentations will encourage the development of family networks, families supporting families, and will develop a process for the sharing of information and resources.   Community Living Ontario’s Laurie Thompson will speak directly on the topics of Building Inclusive Communities and Strengthening Families.  Families will see that by supporting each other and developing supportive family networks they can help create a community that both understands and welcomes people with disabilities. We will discuss the importance and benefits of becoming a Community Living Peterborough member!  This will be an exciting evening of sharing resources and connecting with families!
March 2007
  • Community Living ‘encouraged’ by meeting with Finance Minister Community Living Leaders
    March 21, 2007 -- Natalie Miller     Full Story
  • Lack of training seen hindering those consideredintellectually handicapped. Globe and Mail, March 2nd. Read this Story
  • Beloved police volunteer retiring DON PEAT/Examiner Police Writer For: Peterborough Examiner  Thursday, March 01, 2007 Full StoryPicture: Jimmy Watkins, (front) is given a framed print by Const. Dan Gemmitiand Det. Const. Bill Trudeau of the city police during a celebration to mark his retirement. Watkins has been a city police volunteer for 10 years.
February 2007
  • Challenge old ideas, boost training for intellectually disabled, study suggestsCBC News (online), Feb. 28 Read this Story
  • "Welcome to the Workforce" Kingston Whig Standard, Feb 28 Read this Story
  • Nowhere else to go February 16, 2007  The Toronto Star    Trish Crawford    Life Writer Read More
  • February 16, 2007 Letter to the Editor   Dear Editor:
    As an organization that has long been sounding the alarm on the need for increased community supports for people who have an intellectual disability, Community Living Ontario would like to thank Trish Crawford for her balanced and compelling story,  “Nowhere Else to Go,” February 16, 2007.
    We share the same concern raised by the families in the article that young, vibrant people, who also have a disability, are being ‘shuttled off’ into nursing homes because there aren’t available community spaces to accommodate them. We agree this action is inappropriate and lacks careful consideration of their age, socialization, and other individual needs.
    Community Living Ontario has been an active association within the developmental disability sector for more than 50 years. We have clear evidence that people who have a disability can live meaningful lives within community, with the right community supports. The best lives are lived when people live in community with their families and with personal supports, services, and friendships.  
    Long-term care is designed to provide ongoing nursing and medical supports to people who need them. While we acknowledge the role currently filled by long-term care facilities, it is wrong if they serve as a last resort for a desparate social service system. Further, we are opposed to a model of long-term care that is predicated upon people being removed from their homes and communities to be placed in institutional settings.
    We’ve been actively working with the Ministry of Community and Social Services to increase community supports within the sector. We urge Minister Madeleine Meilleur to ensure that people aren’t being inappropriately placed into nursing homes or long-term care facilities. We will remain vigilant with the Ontario government on this issue, ensuring placement protocols and funding decisions are considered from a community-based perspective and from the perspective of individuals.                                Sincerely,                                              Keith Powell, Executive Director Community Living Ontario
  • FRIENDSHIP MAKES ME HAPPY SAYS LORI FOSTER Read More
  • Family farm nurtures strong ties Family, and the farm they call home, are important to the Nelson family. Read this Story
  • Study finds high level of public support for idea of including people with intellectual disabilities in the workplace Tuesday February 27, 2007 Click Here
  • Brent Tice Recognized as Our Local Hero CHEX TV - Local Heroes segment aired.  To view the video  Click Here
  • Annual conference to bring ‘national flair’ to disability issues Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Full Story
  • Deinstitutionalization efforts underway in eastern Ontario
    Agencies work with Province on transition from Rideau to community
    Tuesday, February 13, 2007
    Full Story
January 2007
  • Life in community 'worlds and worlds apart' for Peterborough resident Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Full Story
  • Life in community 'worlds and worlds apart' for Peterborough resident Living Leaders, January 30, 2007 Full Story
December 2006
  • Inclusion can transform the workplace dynamic December 30, 2006 Helen nderson
    Full Story
  • Charity model of support impedes true citizenship, says “Common Vision” Tuesday, December 12, 2006 Craig Anderson Full Story
  • Autistic pupil allowed back; School apologizes after kicking boy out of JK JEANNE PENGELLY Friday, December 08, 2006 . Full Story
  • Dolmage awarded for ‘tireless’ inclusive education advocacy work Wednesday, December 6, 2006 . Full Story
November 2006
  • Reaching Out to support parents Tuesday, November 14, 2006 -- Craig Anderson Full Story
October 2006
  • "The Ties That Bind" Cross-Canada tour ‘picking up steam’ with Ottawa workshop Saturday
    Network answer for family planning son’s future Friday, October 13, 2006 -- Natalie Miller
September 2006
  • Civic Contributions appreciated by Terry McLaren, M.O.M., Chief of Police, Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service.
  • Award winners announced at conference Thursday, September 28, 2006 -- John Driscoll Full Story
  • Inclusion projects to be expanded, within federation: director
    Friday, September 29, 2006 Full Story

WINNERS Announced at Community Living Peterborough's Annual General Meeting on September 25th

  • 1st Place Winner of a Vacation for Two at Young Island Resort in St. Vincent Sherry Ellison
  • 2nd Place Winner of a Lunch and Sail is Don Skuce
  • 3rd Place Winner of a Limited Edition Print is Gary Takacs
August 2006
July 2006
  • Special Olympians return medal-laden Peterborough Examiner Monday, July 24, 2006 Full Story

 

  • Special Olympians head west Dale Clifford
    www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com Examiner Staff Writer. Full Story
  • Community Living Leaders Endexclusion.ca website to create buzz for fall forum
    Monday, July 10, 2006 -- Craig Anderson Full Story
  • July 4, 2006 Sweet Pickins'Elaine F.(pictured), Steph P., Brent T. and Nicky Nelson all helped pick the berries in Keene. Nicky gave us a great dael and also delivered the berries to our 250 Sherbrooke address. This venture was a huge success and we will be picking next year so please keep us in mind. Thank you to everyone who purchased the strawberries! Kim PogueOutcomes FacilitatorCommunity Living Peterborough
June 2006
  • Community Living Leaders Mentor driven by 'deep empathy'
    Thursday, June 22, 2006 Full Story
  • Community Living Leaders People First of Canada launches new website
    Friday, June 2, 2006 Full Story
May 2006
April 2006
  • Meilleur gets the Ministry
    April 21 . Full Story
  • Two men discover how sweet it is to own a business
    April 13 Full Story
  • The Aktion Club supports SCAW Pictures Click Here
  • Minister moves to Education
    April 6 Full Story
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Opening Doors Newsletter

September 2007 Issue - Pathway to Excellence...Quality in Motion

May 2007 Issue -Community Living...It's A Natural

February 2007 Issue - The Importance of Family & Friendship

August 2006 Issue -Citizenship

May 2006 Issue - Kids Belong Together

March 2006 Issue - Giving Back to the Community

November 2005 Issue - Building Inclusive Communities

 

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