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 … [Read more...] about Carole Chiasson, President, St.Edwards, PE
Linda Leroux, O’Leary, PE
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 … [Read more...] about Linda Leroux, O’Leary, PE
Pauline Kelly, Vice President, Cardigan PE
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 … [Read more...] about Pauline Kelly, Vice President, Cardigan PE
PEI ACL Award Grant for Wills and Estate Workshops
Marlene Foote, PEI Association for Community Living is presented a 2014 project grant from Paul Kiley, Chair of the Law Foundation of PEI. … [Read more...] about PEI ACL Award Grant for Wills and Estate Workshops
An Incredible Journey Through Fear, Learning and Love
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 … [Read more...] about An Incredible Journey Through Fear, Learning and Love
New PEI ACL Website
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! … [Read more...] about New PEI ACL Website
Finding the Right Person for the Job
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 … [Read more...] about Finding the Right Person for the Job
Pay the Bills Until You Make it Big
by Joseph Cairns My name is Joseph Cairns, I’m 19 years old and I live in Charlottetown PEI. When I was two years old, I was diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified. This falls under the Autism Spectrum Disorder umbrella. I worked real hard at school and it paid … [Read more...] about Pay the Bills Until You Make it Big