The statement of claim alleges that the issue of waitlists for desperately needed services has been a repeatedly identified issue for years, which Ontario has continued to ignore and failed to act upon in any reasonable manner. The claim alleges, among other things, that Ontario has been negligent, breached fiduciary duties, and breached duties it owes to the class members under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, by virtue of these waitlists, some of which can last for years at a time as a result of the broken system.  Click on link below to read more

https://kmlaw.ca/cases/ontario-support-services-waitlist-class-action/

Did you know….. 
 
Education is a cornerstone in the shaping of a person’s life-long citizenship. It plays a significant role in determining the nature and extent of social inclusion, employment opportunities, and participation in and contribution to the community. 
 
Inclusive education also has a positive impact on other students. It provides all students with invaluable lessons in cooperation, consideration of others and respect for diversity. 
 
“Inclusive education is about embracing all, making a commitment to do whatever it takes to provide each student in the community—and each citizen in a democracy—an inalienable right to belong, not to be excluded. Inclusion assumes that living and learning together is a better way that benefits everyone, not just children who are labeled as having a difference.” Falvey, Givner & Kimm 

For more information on Inclusive Education please go to: 
http://inclusiveeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2013/07/Porter-and-Towell-Advancing-IE-2017-Online-FINAL.pdf 

The Ministry of Community and Social Services is introducing a free online service  called PassportONE to make Passport invoicing and reimbursement easier and faster.

PassportONE will automatically file invoices electronically and issue payments in 24 hours.

Individuals and families are encouraged to go to www.MyDirectPlan.com or phone toll free at 1.844.637.6371 to access this service.

In response to concerns raised by Brampton Caledon Community Living and other community living associations across the province, the Province will be providing additional funding to families in receipt of SSAH and Passport funding to offset costs associated with the enactment of the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017.     
Please read attachments for further information:   2_Bill 148 SSAH Regional TPA Key messages and QAs Jan 8 2018
Bill 148 -SSAH – Central Region

Community Living Ontario today issued a media release warning about the impact Bill 148 will have on families and developmental services providers like Brampton Caledon Community Living.  If the Province fails to fund the costs associated with their legislation, service providers and families will be profoundly and adversely impacted.    Read CLO’s media release here.

Media Release – Without new investment and amendments Bill 148 creates less opportunity for vulnerable

BCCL’s Clare Clout and Andy Willemsen Receiving Inclusion Award from Reach for the Rainbow’s Kathleen Stewart and Oksana Romanov.

On November 11, 2017 Brampton Caledon Community Living was recognized by Reach for the Rainbow at its Crystal Ball event.  Reach for the Rainbow is a non-profit organization that promotes the inclusion of children and youth with disabilities through overnight, day and community recreation programs throughout Ontario.  BCCL’s Clare Clout, Service Coordinator, and Andy Willemsen, Community Supports Manager, accepted the award on behalf of Brampton Caledon Community Living.   

http://www.reachfortherainbow.ca/community-partners/community-support

Brampton Caledon Community Living Rejoins Community Living

Encouraged by positive changes at Community Living Ontario, including new leadership and the re-emergence of advocacy as fundamental to its role as a provincial organization that speaks for individuals with an intellectual disability and their families, the board of directors of Brampton Caledon Community Living recently adopted a motion to rejoin Community Living Ontario.

“At a time when more individuals and families are waiting for services than receiving services and more and more families are falling into crisis each day, a strong provincial voice is needed”, said Kathy Bell, BCCL President,

We are delighted to have BCCL back as a member, said Chris Beesley, Executive Director of Community Living Ontario.  BCCL is known for its integrity, high quality supports and strong support to families.  Their membership will strengthen our efforts”.

BCCL’s Executive Director, Jim Triantafilou, said that there needs to be renewed efforts to organize and coordinate actions across Ontario to address the serious issues raised by the Ontario Ombudsman in his report, Nowhere to Turn. Community Living Ontario is uniquely positioned to influence decision-makers and advocate on behalf of families. Triantafilou said that in recent months associations have become increasingly  vocal about being ignored and the impact chronic underfunding has had on the sector and on families.  He said that impending legislation known as Bill 148 will undermine the ability of associations to sustain current levels of support to individuals and their families. “We need to be more effective and organized in our advocacy efforts if things are to change”, said Triantafilou.