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January - December 2008

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November 2008

Festival of Crafts Sale
Presented by the Women's Auxiliary

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill
Homemade baked goods and unique handcrafted items beautifully
packaged for gift-giving for any occasion. Come and explore for your own decorating needs or wonderful gift ideas for everyone on your list!
[»] INFO FLYER with MAP (PDF 145K)

June 2008

Family BBQ & Annual General Meeting

TUESDAY, JUNE 17
Door open at 5:30 P.M.
101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill

You are invited to attend a brief business meeting followed by our Family BBQ and entertainment.

RSVP: Please confirm your attendace with Kevin at 905-884-9110 Ext. 247.

    Let us know:
  • Your name and how many people will be attending in your family.
  • Any special diet needs you may have.
    • This will ensure that we can provide enough food and beverages for all attendees.

May 2008

Community Living Day with the Toronto Blue Jays

SUNDAY, MAY 4
1:00 P.M.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox
Rogers Centre @ 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto

Great Ticket Discounts for Community Living! Join thousands of Community Living members and supporters at the Rogers Centre for our annual "Community Living Day with the Jays".

For every ticket sold the Blue Jays will contribute $3 to Community Living.
Wheelchair space is limited so please call as soon as possible for best seats.

[»] RESERVE TICKETS NOW (PDF 52K)

May Day Celebration

SUNDAY, MAY 3
12:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox
Latcham Hall @ 8 Park Drive South, Stouffville

Come join in the fun! The celebration features dancing, including a unique may pole dance, presentations, crafts, presentations, music and fun:

  • Reptilia will be giving a free live show from 1PM to 2PM!
  • Teddy Bear Clinic - bring your favorite stuffed toy and they will get a check up!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT (905) 294-4971 Ext. 62.

[»] INFO FLYER (PDF 52K)

March 2008

General Meeting and Coffee Talk

TUESDAY, MARCH 18
7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill

Join us at our General Meeting and Coffee Talk to ask questions and discuss important issues while you enjoy delicious specialty coffee and pastries compliments of Starbucks.

Topics to Discuss:

  • Transition from school to work?how do I set up individualized day supports?
  • How do I access Community Living York South Day Supports?
  • I have a question about the Ontario Disability Support Plan?income supports & employment supports?
  • Come find out about Community Living Respite Options?is it a need?
  • Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and the Disability Tax Credit?the mystery revealed
  • Planning for My Son?s or Daughter?s future?how can I take advantage of the new MCSS Individualized Residential supports?

RSVP: Please confirm your attendace with Kevin at 905-884-9110 Ext. 247.
Let us know what topic of discussion interests you by calling us at 1-877-737-3475.

[»] INFO FLYER (PDF 320K)


Community Living Day with the Toronto Marlies

SATURDAY, MARCH 15
4:00 P.M.
Toronto Marlies vs. Hamilton Bulldogs
Exhibition Place (Ricoh Coliseum) @ 200 Princes' Blvd, Toronto

Join us as we celebrate Community Living with the Toronto Marlies. Invite your friends and family to this great hockey event!

$5 from every $20 ticket and $2 from every accessible ticket will be donated to Community Living's Communications Campaign.

To order tickets, simply complete the form (below) and fax to Darryl Silverstein at 416-263-3901 or e-mail at dsilverstein@torontomarlies.com

[»] RESERVE TICKETS NOW (PDF 232K)



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Community Living York South Newsletters

Passport Initiative: New Funding for Community Participation Supports

The Passport program is a new Ministry of Community & Social Services initiative that assists individuals with an intellectual disability who have left school or have been waiting for service and are in need of community participation supports.

Through this program individuals and/or families have the option of receiving funding directly allocated to them to purchase community participation supports services or access services through community agencies. For example, fee for service programs.

The deadline for this year's Passport program applications is April 15, 2008.

For more information:

If you require assistance with completing your application or are in need of further information about the program, please contact one of your local Community Support Coordinators.

Local Hero - Difficult Life

On March 6, 2006, the fifth estate presented a film on Elwood Battist, who lived at Rideau Regional Hospital School from 1955 - 1990. Elwood is now an integral part of the Smith Falls community where he lives. See the fifth estate web site for more background and the complete film.

Community Living Ontario Welcomes Court Decision

Community Living Ontario welcomes the court decision issued today (Thursday January 26, 2006) that allows the Ministry of Community and Social Services to proceed with closing institutions by 2009 as planned.

"We're pleased that the decision to close these institutions has been upheld. Our society is moving on from segregated care to a model of natural, inclusive supports that considers and respects the individual as a citizen of the community," said Keith Powell, executive director of Community Living Ontario.

Community Living York South applauds the decision and looks forward to welcoming individuals moving back into the southern area of York Region.

Read the media release (pdf).

Basketball Hero

A 3-minute video about how the student manager of a high school basketball team who is autistic became the game hero.

 
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