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Province Looking for Your Input into Basic Income Pilot Project

The Minister of Community and Social Services, Dr. Helena Jaczek, and the Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy, the Honourable Chris Ballard, are inviting people to share their feedback, experiences and ideas on how best to design a Basic Income Pilot.  The pilot project will study different ways of delivering income support and reducing poverty in Ontario and measure how giving people a basic income might impact individuals and families across the province.  Feedback will be used to design and implement the pilot project.

For details on consultation sessions and to register for a session go to: https://www.ontario.ca/page/basic-income-pilot-consultation#section-3

BCCL’s 59th Annual General Meeting “Together We’re Better”

Brampton Caledon Community Living held its 59th Annual General Meeting on September 29, 2016. A flash mob dance exuberantly performed by children from the Brampton School of Dance opened the evening and the talented voices of the Brampton Children’s Chorus put a bow on the night.  Their performances underscored the AGM’s theme “Together We’re Better” and the work of BCCL’s early childhood educators who know the power of working together to achieve the potential and promise in each and every child in our community.    BCCL Resource Consultant, Anna Quiroz,  and a parent of a child with a developmental disability gave poignant presentations to the more than 250 people in attendance.

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BCCL AWARDED “AGENCY of DISTINCTION” BY HUMBER COLLEGE

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Christine Werenich of Humber’s School of Social and Community Services presents Debra Rose, Brampton Caledon Community Living’s Director of Community Living Supports with Humber’s “Agency of Distinction Award”.  The award recognizes BCCL’s commitment to student learning and its leadership fostering inclusive environments.

 

BCCL Board Director Receives Award for Promoting Inclusion

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Dely Farrace ‘s work promoting inclusion and accessibility for persons with disability in the community was recognized by the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario.  The AMCTO provided this one-time award with the support of the provincial government, specifically the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure. Accessibility falls within its mandate.  (from left to right: Region of Peel Chair Frank Dale, Dely Farrace, Regional Councillors Matt Mahoney, Michael Palleschi and Annette Groves. )

Ontario’s Systemic Failure to Help Families- Ombudsman’s Report Finally Released

 

TORONTO – August 24, 2016) Ontario’s systemic failure to help desperate families who are unable to care for loved ones with developmental disabilities has left vulnerable people in dire and often dangerous circumstances, Ombudsman Paul Dubé reveals in his office’s latest report, released today. 

In Nowhere to Turn, the Ombudsman reports on his office’s investigation of more than 1,400 complaints from families of adults with developmental disabilities who are in crisis situations, including being abandoned, abused, unnecessarily hospitalized and jailed.

Click link to read full article: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/Newsroom/Press-Release/2016/Ombudsman-calls-for-systemic-overhaul-to-help-adul.aspx

Ombudsman’s Report Will Be Released On August 24, 2016

In November of 2012, the Ontario Ombudsman’s Office announced an investigation into the province’s services for adults with developmental disabilities who are in crisis situations.  The media release at the time noted that the investigation would be conducted by the Special Ombudsman Response Team and was expected to take six months

Now, almost four years later, the findings of the report will finally be made public on August 24, 2016.

A draft of Ombudsman Dubé’s findings and recommendations were delivered to the Ministry of Community and Social Services on May 24th.

Minister Helena Jaczek Visits Brampton Caledon Community Living

Minister's Vist to Brampton Caledon Community Living

On July 5, 2016, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services visited Brampton Caledon Community Living’s Rutherford site to meet with participants, board directors, and staff and see the variety of activities participants are involved in.    Brampton Caledon Community Living had the opportunity to speak with the Minister about some of the challenges confronting families caring for a family member with a developmental disability.