My first involvement with the PEI ACL was when I was looking for information on the Disability Support Program regarding my daughter, Margaret, who is now 12 with Down Syndrome. The knowledge and support we received as a family from the Association made me feel more educated and empowered. This helped my family in so [Read More…]
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May, 2014 Callie Wood, Director at Large – self advocate
May 29, 2014 by
Callie Joy Wood and I live in Lower Montague, PE I was asked if I would be interested in serving on the board representing Self-Advocates by a friend who currently sits on the Board. I like attending the meetings and feel it is important to be a part of the decision-making process.
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May, 2014 Jonah Clements, Director at Large, Charlottetown PEI
May 29, 2014 by
Frank Driscoll approached my law firm looking for a representative from the legal community to sit on our Board of Directors. As I am a twin-sibling of a person living with a disability, it was a good fit. I have a passion for continuous learning and want to assist others in the community to the [Read More…]
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May, 2014 Carole Chiasson, President, St.Edwards, PE
May 28, 2014 by
I’m very proud of our rural community. We support one another in our community having local events and gatherings. My passion is cooking which makes me a welcome addition to events. I firmly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be accepted in their community. My brother has an intellectual disability and benefits daily [Read More…]
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May, 2014 Linda Leroux, O’Leary, PE
May 28, 2014 by
O’Leary Local Representative I am a parent of a son with Cerebral Palsy and an avid community volunteer and advocate for persons with disabilities. I moved to PEI in 2003 with my family from Toronto. I have been a member of the O’Leary local since 2007 and subsequently joined the provincial ACL as the O’Leary [Read More…]
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May, 2014 Pauline Kelly, Vice President, Cardigan PE
May 28, 2014 by
I am a parent of a fine young man with a brain injury. As an Educational Assistant at a high school, I encounter many individuals with so much to contribute to our communities. I am passionate about employment opportunities for students transitioning from school to community and ensuring they have a good life after school. [Read More…]
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May, 2014 PEI ACL Award Grant for Wills and Estate Workshops
May 9, 2014 by
Marlene Foote, PEI Association for Community Living is presented a 2014 project grant from Paul Kiley, Chair of the Law Foundation of PEI.
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May, 2014 An Incredible Journey Through Fear, Learning and Love
May 8, 2014 by
Changing Trains: An Incredible Journey Through Fear, Learning and Love is Catherine MacInnis’s blog about life with her son Cameron, who has Down Syndrome. My journey has been one of receiving the news that my son had Down syndrome and coming from a place where I thought it was the most devastating thing that could [Read More…]
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Apr, 2014 New PEI ACL Website
April 24, 2014 by
Welcome to the new PEI ACL website. Here we will share information supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families in all aspects of the community, and we encourage you to get involved!
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Apr, 2014 Finding the Right Person for the Job
April 14, 2014 by
The high traffic McDonald’s in Montague had an opening for a Crew Member. Ideally, they were looking for a candidate who was outgoing, energetic and who had great customer service skills. They needed someone to act as an ambassador; someone who could represent the company well to its customers. It didn’t take long to match those skills sets with Colton Matheson. Colton [Read More…]
