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Job Posting: Permanent Part-time Support Worker, all locations

LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER?

We are recruiting Permanent, Part-time Direct Support Professionals to work in our Community Homes in Peterborough, Lindsay & Haliburton.

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Today and every March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day

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

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February is Inclusive Education Month

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 have improved accessibility of our website with a new Site Map!

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!

Check out our new photos on our website!

We have updated and added some new pictures of all of the fun we are having here at CLTH. To check out these pictures, please visit our photo page.

 

 

Make a Difference this Year: Volunteer with Community Living Trent Highlands

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to get more involved in your community? If you did, we invite you to come and volunteer with us!

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Updated Information Sheet: All you need to know about Community Living Trent Highlands

We have updated and posted our Information Sheet. Think of this 2-page resource as a very condensed version of our website. It gives you basics about Community Living Trent Highland and our services, in addition to contacts should you want to get in touch. Click here to view or download it. Continue reading “Updated Information Sheet: All you need to know about Community Living Trent Highlands”

Launching November 30: New National Suicide Crisis Hotline 9-8-8

Experiencing thoughts of suicide or emotional distress or worried about someone you know? Call 9-8-8. Support is free and available 24/7.

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Developmental Services Ontario: Frequently asked questions (and answers)

Need some basics about Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) and what it does? Here are FAQs from DSO website, provided in PDF and image files. Source.

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Introducing our DICE Committee: Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, Equity

The purpose of the DICE committee is to live into and promote the guiding principles.

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