This week’s message from our Executive Director Teresa Jordan is now online. Check it out on her blog, UltimateInclusion.com. You can find past blog posts there as well.

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The latest issue of our e-bulletin just launched. Be sure to check it out for all of our latest news and a load of awesome photos.

The Community Living Trent Highlands Spring Craft Sale is on Saturday, April 27th at our Lindsay location (205 McLaughlin Road), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Every March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, a day to recognize the many contributions of people living with Down Syndrome and to address the barriers they face in life, love and work.

“This year on World Down Syndrome Day, we are asking supporters around the world to call for an end to stereotypes! People with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities encounter stereotypes every day. This can lead to people with disabilities being underestimated, excluded, treated poorly, and even abused. Join us in creating a single, global voice during March by sharing the #EndTheStereotypes message and showing the world that everyone is different and has something unique to contribute.

Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is called a ‘self-fulfilling prophecy.’ Why not reverse our perspectives? If we have positive assumptions about people with Down syndrome, they will have opportunities at school, at work, in relationships, and other activities. And maybe these positive assumptions will become reality. CDSS is proud to be part of this international call to End The Stereotypes.” Source

Learn more about this year’s WDSD here.

Did you know that through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program community organizations host free tax clinics for people with a modest income and a simple tax situation? Volunteers complete tax returns out of local agencies.

Continue reading “It’s That Time of Year Again: Free tax clinics in your community”

February is National Inclusive Education Month in Canada, a time for members of the Community Living movement and its many partners to promote and raise awareness about inclusive education.

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We are always working to improve the accessibility of our website. Our latest effort has been focused on our new Site Map. Be sure to check it out!