Stay in the know about what CLASS is up. The CLASS newsletter highlights the Social Innovation programs, community events, photos of people supported, online activities, pandemic information and more.
The 2021-2024 Strategic Plan is complete and CLASS is excited to share the outcome. Read more about our plan and progress as we move along working with our staff, families, people supported, community, partners, donors and stakeholders.
Did you know that over 50,000 adults with developmental disabilities are currently on the waitlist for services in Ontario?
This number will continue to grow unless the Ontario government takes urgent action to address their needs.
Help us raise awareness by reposting and using the hashtag #WaitingToBelong.
Read the full report from CLO here.
Sharon from Colgan tends to her backyard garden each morning, growing an array of vegetables. She and her housemates enjoy using the fresh veggies and herbs in their meals, adding a personal touch to every dish. Sharon finds great joy in gardening and cooking, saying it makes her feel good and proud to eat what she’s grown. Read more by clicking on photo.
Aaron had an idea. So on one snowy day in March he and his support staff Alex set out the the hardware store to make his vision become a reality. Read on for the full story.
CLASS opens a community fridge to help people living in South Simcoe with food insecurity. Access is 8 am – 8 pm daily at the back entrance of its Community Resource Program at 125 Dufferin St. in Alliston, Ontario. Please link on photo above to read more about this exciting new community resource.
Have you heard of Microboards? CLASS is excited to announce it has partnered with Microboards Ontario.
Are youl looking for a sustainable, supportive and person-directed option for your family member with a disability?
Concerned about succession planning and ensuring your family member is supported in the community by a solid network of friends and family?
Seeking an accountable and reliable option for managing your direct funding?
Then a Microboard may be the option for you and your loved one. Read on for further details by clicking the image above.
CLO #5ToSurvive email petition campaign is still going strong, with over 4,000 submissions and counting between our English and French versions. Our goal is to get to 10,000, which means we’re nearly half way there! If you haven’t yet, please consider adding your voice to this growing chorus — with just one click, you can submit a powerful message to Ontario’s Premier, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and your local MPP..Click to read more and link to the article.
