Employment Advice for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Dear Joanna I am both scared and nervous about my very first ever job interview that I will be attending for a customer service position at a local retail store. It’s my dream … Continue reading
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Rebounds for Reena 2018
Announcing the Second Annual Rebounds for Reena! Rebounds for Reena is a basketball tournament in support of Reena Foundation. The event will take place on August 12th at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre (9600 Bathurst Street) in Vaughan (Bathurst & Rutherford). Rebounds … Continue reading
Employment Advice Column: The benefits of volunteering
Dear Joanna I have a huge employment gap in my resume as a result of trying to manage my disabilities. Finally, I am ready to begin my job search but am concerned about being away from the labour market for … Continue reading
Reena Community Residence: Evaluation of an Intentional Community
In 2012, Reena opened the Reena Community Residence (RCR), an intentional community housing project for seventy-seven individuals with developmental disabilities in the City of Vaughan, Ontario. As part of the development process for a second location, Reena engaged the research … Continue reading
2018 Annual General Meeting
The Board of Directors of Reena, Reena Foundation & Batay Reena invite you to attend the 2018 Annual General Meeting. When: Tuesday, July 17th, 2018, 7:00 PM Location: Toby and Henry Battle Developmental Centre 927 Clark Ave West Thornhill ON, … Continue reading
Minister Kirsty Duncan Visits the RCR
Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Visits Reena May 17, 2018 – Thornhill, ON – Reena was pleased to welcome Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities and MP Deb Schulte on a tour of the innovative … Continue reading
Provincial Election Forum on Developmental Services
Ontarians who have an intellectual or developmental disability need a plan of action to address the gaps in services and supports. Find out how the parties intend to work with community stakeholders to implement solutions to better assist people to lead … Continue reading
Caregiver Survey
Are you a caregiver for an individual aging with a developmental disability? Reena and Mary Centre of the Archdiocese of Toronto (Mary Centre) are updating the 2006 Transitional Guide – now renamed Aging with a Developmental Disability: Planning for Success. The … Continue reading
Spotlight on Transformation – May 2018
The May 2018 edition of “Spotlight on Transformation” is available. This bulletin is provided by the Ministry of Community & Social Services and covers the developmental services transformation. In this issue: A renewed commitment to supporting adults with developmental disabilities … Continue reading
2018 Ontario Budget
May 8, 2018 – Thornhill, ON – Reena is very pleased that the 2018 Ontario budget provides the opportunity for citizens with developmental disabilities a better future. Moving forward We congratulate the government of Ontario for passing the budget that … Continue reading
Religious Accommodations & The Job Interview
Employment Advice For Persons With Developmental Disabilities Dear Joanna, I am an observant Jew who keeps the Sabbath and all the Jewish holy days. I will be required to leave early on Fridays during certain months of the year, and … Continue reading
Expanding Autism Services for Ontario Kids
Ontario Enhancing Choice and Access to Support for Families of Children and Youth with Autism May 7, 2018 10:00 A.M. | Office of the Premier Premier Kathleen Wynne announced today the government is taking action to expand autism services for children … Continue reading
Federal government launches multi-billion dollar National Housing Co-Investment Fund
Government of Canada (CNW Group/Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) May 2, 2018 | Toronto Thousands of vulnerable Canadians can look forward to a brighter future with access to safe and affordable housing that meets their needs. The National Housing Co-Investment … Continue reading
Ontario Supporting Better Health Care for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Online Tools Will Help Family Doctors Implement the Latest Practices in Patient Care May 1, 2018 1:00 P.M. | Ministry of Community and Social Services Ontario is improving health care for adults with developmental disabilities through new supports for primary care … Continue reading
Art Mentorship Program Exhibition (Downtown)
We are pleased to invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual ART EXHIBITION celebrating the work created by the talented participants in Reena’s Pathways/Channels South Programs. Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Time: 2:00 – 5:00pm Location: The Wolfond … Continue reading
