Speaking for Our Rights Barb Fanning October, 2007 I work for PEI People First. I get groups together. I help members to speak for themselves. And I've worked at the Agricultural Research Station, for about 21 years now, in the soils lab. I went to Birchwood Junior High School. I was in a … [Read more...] about Barb’s Story
Heidi’s Story
Living Independently I find it a privilege and a right to speak up for myself and be a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves. I was born and raised in Alberton P.E.I. I have a visual and hearing impairment; my parents were told I wouldn’t be able walk or talk well. I sure proved the … [Read more...] about Heidi’s Story
Janet’s Story
My name is Janet Snazelle. I live in Montague, a small town on PEI. I grew up with my family in Alberta and then in Newtown Cross on PEI. I lived with my mother until my step father died. Then, when I was in my twenties, I moved into a group home in Montague. I liked some things there, like … [Read more...] about Janet’s Story
Anthony’s Story
At a one day workshop hosted by the Prince Edward Island Association for Community Living and Partners for Change on the status of the institutionalization of persons with a disability on PEI, several self advocates participated in a panel presentation. Their stories are presented below. My Story … [Read more...] about Anthony’s Story
Employment… my point of view
by Janet Charchuk My name is Janet Charchuk and I live in Alberton PEI. I am 29 years old and have Down syndrome. I am a self advocate with Voices at the Table Advocacy Committee (VATTA) with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS). Having a job that I enjoy is important to me. But it has … [Read more...] about Employment… my point of view
The Road to Independence
by Suzanne Jones and Kevin Brennan Kevin’s road to independence has taken longer than one would like and not without its share of challenges. Kevin believed in his goal of finding employment and had tremendous support from his family. Through perseverance and a lot of determination he now … [Read more...] about The Road to Independence
National Inclusive Education Week 2011
To highlight National Inclusive Education Week and to bring attention to the many positive examples of inclusive classrooms and schools across the country, the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) has created a national certificate of recognition to be bestowed upon recipients who have … [Read more...] about National Inclusive Education Week 2011