A Tribute to our 2011 Leaders in Building Inclusive Communities May 18th, 2011, Peterborough ON - A special tribute to over 100 organizations, businesses & members of community that have championed the full community inclusion of people living with an intellectual disability.

Thank you for your Leadership - YOU Make A Difference

Kevin Sweeney, Kildare Stables * Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters * Elsie, Bowlerama * Sarah, YMCA * Baskin Robbins * Mary Bye, Peterborough Humane Society * Ray Dart, Trent University * Joanne Handivan Bookings - Peterborough Bus Terminal * Shawn Bell * Jay Scotland, Chex Television * Cheryl Aslett, Canadian Red Cross * Bruce, P.J.'s Pets * Wayne Umphrey, Kawartha Golf & Country Club * Joe Teichman, Beth Israel Jewish Synagogue * Jim Enborg, Uniglass Plus / Zeibert * Home Outfitters * Sonia, Zellers * Laurie Siblock, Lang Pioneer Village * and Marine * Rosemary Mwanang'onze, St.John's Elementary School *Ryan Brooks, St.Anne's Elementary School * Terrence Keating, Immaculate Conception Elementary School * Tim Ball, St.Paul's Elementary School * Tony LaJoie, Roger Nelson Public School * Sheryl Hunter, Millbrook South Cavan Public School * Darryl Whitney, Keith Whiteman Public School * Marsie MacKay, Fleming College * Kevin Bain, Millwork Home Centre * Ian Bletsoe, Foodland, Lakefied

Cindy Hobbins joined the management team at Community Living Peterborough in 2004 and with her she brought a wealth of expertise! Cindy had been on the Rights Commission at her previous employment with Community Living Campbellford-Brighton. Cindy joined the CLP Rights Committee with a goal of helping people supported by the agency and staff to have a better understanding of rights promotion and protection.

People First advocacy group receives Police Board grant for spring conference

January 20, 2012 Peterborough ON - People First Peterborough Chapter, a self advocacy group speaking up for the value, dignity, and human rights of people living with an intellectual disability, received a grant for $4,200.00 from the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Services Board of Director's Auction Fund. Peter Bascan, president of the local People First Chapter was presented with the big cheque on Friday, January 20th by Chief Murray Rodd and Board President Nancy Martin.

Tickets are available at http://www.markethall.orgor the box office 705-749-1146 MORE INFO

10 Year Milestone: Protecting and Promoting the rights of people living with an intellectual disability since 2002

Community Living Peterborough (CLP) introduced a Rights Committee to the agency 10 years ago to assure an unbiased process was in place to protect the rights of people living with intellectual disabilities under the auspices of CLP. This Committee was comprised of volunteers from a broad sector of the community with a common goal - Rights Protection!

The Rights Committee acts as an advisor to the CEO in matters concerning rights promotion and protection.

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