The Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) and IRIS, the Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society, have announced that Dr. Michael Bach, current Executive Vice-President of CACL, will assume the role of full-time Managing Director of IRIS. “Dr. Michael Bach, current Executive Vice-President of CACL, will be moving into the Managing Director [Read More…]
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Apr, 2016 Physician (Medical) Assisted Death
April 29, 2016 by
Plain Language Summary The Supreme Court of Canada has decided that physician-assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia are no longer against the law. “Physician-assisted suicide” is when a person kills him/herself with the help of a doctor. “Voluntary Euthanasia” is when a person asks a doctor to kill him or her. In both cases, a doctor [Read More…]
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Apr, 2016 How can the PEI ACL help?
April 29, 2016 by
The PEI ACL has been providing support to families for over 65 years. If you or a family member needs assistance, please contact our Family Inclusion Facilitator to help. Not sure what we do, click on the link below, we created a quick video to help guide you.
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Apr, 2016 Coming Together Newsletter – Spring 2016
April 29, 2016 by
On behalf of Dianne Cormier Northrup (Chair) and the entire CACL National Family Voices and Agenda Task Force I am pleased to share the latest edition of the Coming Together newsletter. We would ask that you share widely among your families and other networks. ComingTogetherNewsletter-Spring2016-FINAL
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Apr, 2016 Institution Watch newsletter – Spring 2016
April 29, 2016 by
On behalf of Laurie Larson and Shane Haddad (Co-chairs) and the entire CACL PFC National Task Force on the Right to Live in Community, I am pleased to share the latest edition of the Institution Watch newsletter. Institution Watch Newsletter – Spring 2016 – FINAL
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Apr, 2016 Job Posting: Labour Market Facilitator – Ready, Willing and Able
April 26, 2016 by
The PEI Association for Community Living (PEI ACL) is seeking a Labour Market Facilitator for its Ready, Willing and Able project. Full time contractual position until January, 2018 with a possibility of extension. The Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) and the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA) are very proud to be partners in [Read More…]
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Mar, 2016 Spring Cleaning Donation Drive – Keep It Green While You Clean
March 18, 2016 by
Keep your items out of landfills while helping us raise funds! By donating gently-used clothing, shoes, accessories, book, linens, and small household items (no furniture), you can help raise funds for helping increase inclusion for Islanders with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Help us reach our $1K goal – we get paid for every pound of [Read More…]
