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Hard Work Pays Off: FOCUS Accreditation On-Site Validation and Luncheon Highlight High Quality of Services Provided by CLPS
Community Living Parry Sound (CLPS) had the pleasure of hosting FOCUS Accreditation for a three day on-site validation from November 10-12, 2015. The on-site validation marks one of the most significant events at CLPS this year and was the culmination of over three years of work towards becoming accredited through FOCUS. FOCUS’ mandate is to […]
Read MoreSteven and Susan
To see them on the street you would never guess that Steven and Susan have something in common. They both live very typical lives for their age; they both live with spina bifida. Susan spent much of her childhood at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children receiving treatment to improve her quality of life. She remembers […]
Read MoreBittersweet Victory
Bittersweet Victory: Survivors of Former Institutions Receive Settlements September of this year marked a bittersweet victory for thousands of people across Ontario and, closer to home, for fifteen people who receive services from Community Living Parry Sound. People who had been diagnosed with a developmental disability were generally sent as children to live in […]
Read MoreSatisfaction Survey Results are In!
The results are in of the Satisfaction Survey Agency report, completed in spring 2015. Please see attached for not only the responses to the survey but the steps that CLPS is taking to address any questions or concerns you may have had throughout the process. Satisfaction Survey Report 2015
Read MoreCory and Jennifer’s Vow Renewal
September 12 was a day of renewal for Cory and Jennifer Jarick and their love story. After ten years of a happy marriage, the two decided they wanted to renew their vows and plan it themselves. The beautiful sunny morning started like any other day, Cory and Jenn woke up and had breakfast together. Then […]
Read MoreCory and Jennifer Jarick
A chance meeting at a Halloween party in 2001 was the beginning of a true love story. Cory and Jennifer Jarick say it was love at first sight. Neither had ever planned to be married; in fact they had both said that they were never interested in getting married. Undeniable attraction led them on a […]
Read MorePeter King Meets Mantracker
Dreams come true… For many years now, I can’t remember for how long now that it has been; Peter has been a fan of the Mantracker show but specifically the “real” and original man tracker Terry Grant. Pete recites some of his sayings: “learn your land, learn your prey, He’s coming to get you!” Faithfully […]
Read MoreThe Canadian Association of Community Living Promotes Inclusion in the Upcoming Federal Election
For key messages, questions for candidates, and information on how to vote in the upcoming Federal Election visit the Canadian Association of Community Living election website at www.inclusionmatters.ca. See the attached document for more information. Inclusion_matters download – Election Strategy
Read MoreRegister Now! The Practice of Social Inclusion: A Day With Michael Kendrick
Monday, October 19, 2015 , Pinewood Clarion, North Bay Join us in a day with Michael Kendrick* as he leads us in an honest, soul-searching exploration of some of the essential issues in helping people to live good lives as a full part of their communities. Come to be challenged, energized and renewed by a presentation […]
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