Monday December 5th | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Ontario Science Centre – 770 Don Mills Road Families and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities are invited to attend an engaging and interactive evening hosted by the Toronto Region of the Ministry of Community and Social Services, with staff from the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
Session description
- On the journey to an inclusive society, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are present in all aspects of our communities. Let’s discuss support agencies roles and how they can best transform to person-centred thinking and practices.
- This session will be facilitated by Jim Turner, Executive Director of Community Living Atikokan, and a few colleagues. They will discuss what can be for individuals/families, what is possible. Jim will be discussing not only the stories from his agency but his own family as he has a younger brother who has a developmental disability. Jim grew up watching his parents advocate so that his brother could have the fullest life possible and will share how his brother has succeeded because the family supported him to achieve the things he wanted in life.
- Following Jim’s brief presentation, families and caregivers will have a chance to discuss and interact with regional and ministry staff as well as staff from regional support agencies on key aspects of person-centred thinking and practices.
Please RSVP by November 21st, 2016 to Christina MacKenzie at Christina.Mackenzie@ontario.ca to reserve your seat. November 22, 2016 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Best Western Plus Orangeville Inn & Suites 7 Buena Vista Drive, Orangeville, ON L9W 0A2 Families and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities are invited to attend an engaging and interactive evening hosted by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Central Region.
Session description
- This session will be facilitated by Jim Turner, Executive Director of Community Living Atikokan, and colleagues. This evening will be an opportunity to share experiences and talk about transformation to person centred thinking and practices. Jim will be sharing not only the stories from his agency but from his own family as he has a younger brother who has a developmental disability. Jim grew up watching his parents advocate so that his brother could have the fullest life possible and will share how his brother has succeeded because the family supported him to achieve the things he wanted in life.
- Following Jim’s brief presentation, attendees will have a chance to interact on key aspects of person-centred thinking and practices.
Please RSVP by November 16, 2016 to Navita Sharma at Navita.Sharma@ontario.ca to reserve your seat.
