… [Read more...] about Daniel Martens, Lyndale, Board of Director
Mary Whitehead, Secretary, Victoria West
Provincially Mary is a member of the executive on the PEIACL board as well as a member of the PEI Autism Society. Mary is also involved on the national level with the Canadian Association for Community Living by sitting on their Family Agenda committee and the Right to Live in the Community Task … [Read more...] about Mary Whitehead, Secretary, Victoria West
Frank Driscoll, Past President, Alexandra PEI
I am the parent of a young woman who lives with a developmental disability. I originally came to the PEI Association for Community Living for advice on how to navigate the "System" in an effort to put appropriate supports in place for her to live in the community as a productive citizen. I was … [Read more...] about Frank Driscoll, Past President, Alexandra PEI
Bolaji Lukman, Director at Large
I am an advocate of helping people either through volunteering work or by other means without expecting anything in return. It is an intriguing opportunity to be part of PEIACL and the community as a whole .I have had a couple of volunteer experiences with United Nations High Commission for Refugees … [Read more...] about Bolaji Lukman, Director at Large
Martha MacLean, Past President, Brudenell, PE
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 … [Read more...] about Martha MacLean, Past President, Brudenell, PE
Callie Wood, Director at Large – self advocate
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. … [Read more...] about Callie Wood, Director at Large – self advocate
Carole Chiasson, President, St.Edwards, PE
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