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Superheroes

Steven Shurr of Parry Sound is still basking in his success as the Miracle Network kid. He is one of the top contenders for having raised the most money, over $8,000 for Sick Kids Hospital, selling Blizzards at D.Q. this summer. He is without a doubt a very special person who has courageously faced his […]

CLPS holds Annual General Meeting 2014

Save the Date and RSVP! Wednesday, September 17th, at Wellington’s Pub and Grill, CLPS will hold its Annual General Meeting at a breakfast meeting for all stakeholders. Please let us know if you will be attending this years AGM so we can reserve your seat at the table.

50 years on L’Arche harnessing the power of ‘With’

Anniversary marks shift in attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities By: Leslie Scrivener Feature writer, Published on Sun Jun 01 2014 When Jean Vanier started L’Arche 50 years ago, his plan, though he didn’t have much of one, was to make a home with Raphael and Philippe, two men with disabilities. He didn’t fully understand the significance of […]

Congratulations to Dairy Queen

Parry Sound North Star We send our heartfelt congratulations to Joe Scali and the staff of the Parry Sound Dairy Queen for a very successful Miracle Treat Day, raising over $8,000 for Sick Kids Hospital. And also a big, “way to go” to a community that repeatedly demonstrates its generosity by responding in a big […]

A Message from the Premier

Our government remains committed to improving supports for adults with developmental disabilities — and their families — in order to help these adults live as independently as possible and fully integrate into society. In keeping with this commitment, and combined with funding announced in our 2013 Budget, we are investing an additional $810 million in […]

A DAY AT CAMP EKON

Camp Ekon hosts campers from across Canada and around the world and it is only a short drive from Parry Sound on the shores of Lake Joseph. It is a Jesuit philosophy based camp that has been partnering with Community Living Parry Sound for many years. Camp Ekon has its own program to teach young […]

Young Parry Sounder Making his own Miracles

Steven Shurr an ambassador for this year’s Miracle Treat Day Steven Shurr, 9, smiles with a smoothie following abdominal surgery this past winter. Parry Sound North Star By Stephannie Johnson PARRY SOUND – To look at nine-year-old Steven Shurr, you wouldn’t think that he was anything other than your typical boy. He loves Spiderman, Superman […]

Register! Get Involved! Share the Planning Network

This newly released introductory video will explain how to use the planning network site and why it will be an invaluable tool to connect families to people who can help them plan for the future of their loved ones with a disability.

Parry Sound is Growing Community Gardens

Parry Sound Community Gardens is a remarkable community initiative that has really taken root since Jo-Anne Demick of CLPS, inspired by an article she read, took the idea to a management team meeting for consideration . Jo-Anne wanted to start a community garden to promote healthy living for all and suggested that CLPS partner with […]

No more wait lists, all-party report urges

By: Andrea Gordon Feature Writer, Laurie Monsebraaten Social justice reporter, Published on Tue Jul 22 2014, Toronto Star No more wait lists. One provincial minister in charge. And recognition that all people with developmental disabilities have the right to services throughout their lives. Those are the key recommendations in a long-awaited report released by the Select Committee on Developmental […]