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Building a stronger future through inclusive education

Children who learn together in inclusive environments also learn to live well together as adults who are better able to create and participate in communities where everyone belongs.

February is National Inclusive Education Month in Canada. It promotes learning environments and school practices where all students, including those with developmental delays and disabilities, are welcomed, supported, and included. And it celebrates the people who work to make that happen.

Inclusion is about every student feeling a sense of belonging in their classroom, school, and community. It’s about teaching everyone to appreciate, respect, and value diverse abilities in school and in life.

Our dedicated team of Resource Consultants and Family Support Workers supports and advocates alongside children, teens, families, and education partners to build the skills, understanding, and connections that lead to more fulfilling experiences and stronger communities for everyone.

But it takes a community.

We invite you to join the inclusive education movement. Inclusive Education Canada and Community Living Ontario offer excellent information and resources. And you can learn more about our work in this newsletter.

We all have a role. Let’s take action and make our voices heard, together.

Stacey Bullock

Manager, Children and Youth Services

Community Living Huntsville

Spotlight: Children and Youth Services

Empowering children and families in inclusion since 1962

Our Children and Youth Services team works hard to support and advocate alongside children, teens, and families in North Muskoka.

We offer Resource Consultant services for children ages 18 months to 6 years, and their families, to support overall development and inclusion for children with developmental delay or risk of developmental delay. No diagnosis is needed.

And our Family Support services provide collaborative, personalized support, resources, and advocacy tailored to families of children and youth ages 6 to 18, or 21 if in school, with developmental disabilities, so children, teens, and young adults can be active, connected, and included members of their community, now and into the future.

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New Pre-K Play & Learn preps families for Kindergarten

A new school readiness program created by Community Living Huntsville staff helps young children and families calm those pre-school nerves – and provides them with confidence and tools for a strong start.

“I highly recommend taking this class if you have the opportunity. It was a fun activity to do this summer – and so very helpful,” says a family member.

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Youth job coach offers inclusive summer support for Huntsville students and employers

Morgan wanted a real job with real pay and her employer wanted to create a supportive and inclusive workplace.

A new youth summer job coach initiative offered through our Children and Youth Services team supported an opportunity for both.

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What's On

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Get Your Tickets! Huntsville's Got Talent 2023

You don't want to miss this! Tickets are on sale now for Huntsville's Got Talent 2023. Ten finalists will take to the Algonquin Theatre stage on Saturday, March 4, at 7:00 PM. Cheer them on from the audience as they aim to impress the judges and wow the crowd. Who will win the grand prize? Come find out!

Tickets are $39 plus HST. Proceeds support Community Living Huntsville and our innovative community-based housing initiatives for people and families we support. Purchase your tickets before they sell out!

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Celebrate Nonprofit Appreciation Week 2023!

It’s Nonprofit Appreciation Week! From February 13 to 19, 2023, Ontario celebrates the vital role nonprofits and their workers play in creating and maintaining healthy, vibrant, and inclusive communities.

Did you know? Community Living Huntsville is a not-for-profit, registered charity with more than 80 staff members who support and advocate alongside more than 300 children and adults, and their families, in North Muskoka. We have helped open doors in an inclusive community since 1962.

Like many nonprofits in the Developmental Services sector, our services are partially, not fully, government funded, and we also rely on donations, fundraisers, charitable grants, and community partners to meet the rising needs of our growing community. Together, we can foster inclusiveness for people to live, work, and play in unique and purposeful ways.

Happy Nonprofit Appreciation Week!

Did you know?

Chuck It for Charity!

You got it, we want it! Did you know our administrative office at 99 West Road is a local electronics recycling depot? And it's free!

Drop by and drop off your unwanted electronics in the green electronics bin outside. You tidy up your home, cottage, or business, and you help our not-for-profit organization raise funds. Chuck it for charity today!

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Upcoming Community Living Huntsville Events

March 4 — Huntsville's Got Talent

September 14 — Golf Fore Inclusion Tournament

October 1 — Autumn Brunch

January 1 — Huntsville Polar Bear Dip

Ways to Give

Community Living Huntsville must raise more than $150,000 annually through private donations, special fundraising events, and grants to sustain our programs.

Make a contribution that counts.

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