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Prince Edward Island
Association for Community Living
Welcome to PEI ACL
PEIACL’s main goal is to empower people with intellectual disabilities and their families to lead the way in self-advocacy and advancing inclusion in their communities. We recognize the rights for everyone to have a full range of life choices, including access to education, affordable and appropriate housing, leisure options, gainful employment, and participation in the community.PEIACL is a member of Inclusion Canada
Inclusion Canada’s national federation includes 13 Provincial/Territorial member organizations and over 300 local associations. Inclusion Canada is the only national organization that works solely on behalf of people who have an intellectual disability and their families. As a federation, we are committed to ensuring people with an intellectual disability realize the rights to which they are entitled under the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.Visit Inclusion Canada
The work that PEIACL does is guided by the work Inclusion Canada does, including Inclusion Canada Position Statements which make clear Inclusion’s position on thematic issues in various key priority areas, and bring detail to Inclusion Canada’s beliefs and values with respect to principles that we believe must guide the processes involved.
Read Inclusion Canada's Position Statements
PEIACL COVID-19 Release
PEIACL knows that the implications of COVID-19 for people with intellectual disabilities and their families are significant. Many of us are facing increased levels of anxiety. Personal isolation and “social distancing” may separate us from friends, family, regular health care, or support systems and services. Our carefully established routines for loved ones with a disability may be disrupted. These are not small issues, and we are committed to ensuring people with intellectual disabilities and their families have access to important information that is accessible.
PEI Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison is keeping Islanders updated with daily press releases that can be watched on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDGCxAaOVqUVC-WUoTnXog.
For the most current lists of resources and information from the Province http://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/covid-19.
Our Federal partners at CACL will be sharing disability-related resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic on their page, pulled together in one spot for families. It will be adding to it as trustworthy resources are developed. Let’s also be sure to stay connected to each other in new ways https://cacl.ca/coviddisability.
Family Support
Guided by the needs of each individual and family, we provide support and advocacy services in various environments Island-wide.
Ready, Willing and Able
Connecting employment agencies, post-secondary institutions, and the business community with individuals who have an intellectual disability or ASD to build a more inclusive workforce.
Get Involved
By helping PEIACL, you will be contributing to our efforts in supporting many of the thousands of Islanders who have an intellectual disability.
Get Involved
There are many ways that you can help PEI ACL support people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Become a Member
Join PEIACL today and together we can create a truly inclusive society! Prince Edward Island Association for Community Living (PEIACL) Membership … [Read more...] about Become a Member
Donate
Your donations will go directly to supporting our work towards society fully inclusive to all people with intellectual disabilities. Whether it’s a … [Read More...] about Donate