Are you a senior that is caring for an adult daughter or son with an intellectual disability? If so, this workshop is for you! Senior parents, individuals, and associate families are worried for their futures and the futures of their daughters/sons and loved ones. PEI ACL, with the help of Pat Coady, has been in [Read More…]
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Sep, 2019 Dave Hingsburger Workshop – October 7
September 5, 2019 by
To register, please fill out the attached form. Click here. For more information, click here.
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Sep, 2019 We’re Hiring – Provincial Labour Market Facilitator
September 5, 2019 by
The PEI Association for Community Living (PEIACL) is looking for a provincial Labour Market Facilitator (LMF), with the primary responsibility of implementing Phase 2 of the Ready, Willing and Able (RWA) project. Ready Willing and Able is a national project delivered by the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) in partnership with the Canadian Autism [Read More…]
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Jul, 2019 Call for Board Members
July 26, 2019 by
The Prince Edward Island Association for Community Living (PEIACL) is looking for volunteers to sit on our board. We currently have director at large positions open. Your contribution as a board member will contribute to the good work of our diverse and dedicated Board of Directors. New board members would be coming on our board [Read More…]
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Feb, 2019 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Gala
February 1, 2019 by
The 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Gala for PEIACL is being held on Saturday, March 16 at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown (in the event of inclement weather, the Gala will be held on March 17). It promises to be an evening of fun and fellowship while raising funds for, and creating awareness about, the work [Read More…]
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Jan, 2019 CACL Press Release: Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Helps to Secure Financial Future for Persons with Disabilities
January 29, 2019 by
“the court has set a precedent that will serve to shield the rights of persons with disabilities and helps to reduce poverty. Discretionary trusts are used by parents and family members of persons with intellectual disabilities to provide financial security for their loved ones. The court decided that discretionary trusts should not be considered assets [Read More…]
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Dec, 2018 Art for All
December 12, 2018 by
WHAT IS ART FOR ALL? On November 17, 2018, the Prince Edward Island Association for Community Living hosted a painting event called “ART for ALL” at which our clients were mentored by Katelynn Kelly, an Island artist and educator with the Department of Education. She helped guide our clients through a basic painting tutorial where they [Read More…]
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Sep, 2018 Annual General Meeting
September 13, 2018 by
We are having our annual AGM Wednesday September 26th from 6-8 pm in Summerside at the Superstore Community Room. You are invited, and I would ask you to share with others who may like to come, especially as we are in Summerside this year, may be able to connect with some new faces and increase the awareness [Read More…]
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Aug, 2018 Communications Manager & Fund Development
August 20, 2018 by
Job Posting: Communications Manager and Fund Development COMPETITION IS CLOSED. Who we are: The Prince Edward Island Association for Community Living (PEI ACL) is a province-wide, not-for-profit association of people with intellectual disabilities, families, and others leading the way to build a just and inclusive society. We do this by empowering and supporting individuals and families, [Read More…]
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May, 2018 A Special Thank You!
May 23, 2018 by
This Spring saw the completion of Bridget Cairns work with PEI Association for Community Living. Bridget was a vital leader and advocate with PEI ACL for 15 years. Bridget dedicated her time with ACL to ensure that the rights and values of persons with intellectual disabilities and their families were recognized. One of Bridget’s priorities [Read More…]
