Issue # 4, 2020
Welcome to the July/August issue of our newsletter, featuring the stories that have appeared on our website over the past two months, as well as other resources that we thought might be of interest. We hope that you enjoy this edition. Take care and be well.
Latest News
September is #FASDMonth: Raising awareness about Fetal...

September 9th is International FASD Day, devoted to raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder with the goal of improving prevention, diagnosis and support services. Throughout the month of September...

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Introducing Iain | Community Living Trent Highlands

Iain is a genuine aficionado when it comes to hard rock and heavy metal music. He has a collection of literally hundreds of CD's with wall-to-wall shelves on display. Iain has a vast knowledge of music groups, band member names and lyrics...

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IMPORTANT: COVID-19 update for employees, people...

Our leadership team has released a COVID19 Agency Update to all employees, people supported and their families. Please be sure to read this document closely so that you understand the current situation. This updated...

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Our Local Special Olympics Champion of Inclusion: Sarah...

Congratulations to Sarah Jennissen, who has named a Peterborough Champion of Inclusion by Special Olympics Canada! Special Olympics has been celebrating homegrown Champions of Inclusion as part of its Global...

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Enhancing Our Complaint Resolution Processes: We now...

Community Living Trent Highlands now has an Independent Ethics Officer (IEO) to augment our many internal processes for complaint resolution. Learn more in this letter from our Executive Director.

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Our 2019/2020 Annual Report is now online | Community...

Our Annual Report for 2019/2020 is now available on our website in PDF format. To access the report, click here or visit our Publications page. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for up-to-the minute...

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Worth a Look
Accessibility | Community Living Trent Highlands

The customer service standard is mandated under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). The standard requires that Community Living Trent Highlands policies, practices and procedures be guided by principles of dignity, ...

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DSW Apprenticeship Program | Community Living Trent...

A Developmental Services Worker (DSW) supports people living with a developmental disability to participate in all aspects of community life and to realize their full potential by...

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Employment | Community Living Trent Highlands

Community Living Trent Highlands is experiencing a growing demand for services that meet the ever-changing needs and unique abilities of the people we serve. We offer competitive salaries, attractive benefits packages and career...

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Resources from the Province
DSO Central East Region

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) is the access point for adult developmental services funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) in Ontario. There are 9 DSO locations across the province.

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www.dsontario.ca
Understanding the Passport program

This video helps you to understand the Passport program.

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www.youtube.com
ODSP Info Sheets

Find what you need to know about the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) on this Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services web page.

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www.mcss.gov.on.ca
Children with disabilities

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are temporarily changing how we process disability-related expenses under the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) program to support people and their families while...

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www.children.gov.on.ca
Special Services at Home

We are temporarily expanding the list of eligible expenses under the Special Services at Home program to support people and their families while community-based activities and settings are closed...

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www.children.gov.on.ca
Special Needs

Some children and youth may need extra supports because they have challenges or delays in their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, language or behavioural development...

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www.children.gov.on.ca
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