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The Airport invites you to healthy and hearty breakfast on Saturday.Our next Airport breakfast is Saturday, June 16th. Bring a friend and come out for some Eggs Benedict by Maven Catering. ... See MoreSee Less

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We interviewed Larry Markus from Community Living who advocated to be able to give blood. Initially, he was refused because people doubted if he had the ability to make that decision on his own. He persevered and earned an award from Canadian Blood Services and Community Living Ontario for his self-advocacy.

Standing up for yourself is hard. Self-advocates not only stand up for themselves, but also for others. Congratulations.Story #22 - The Self-Advocates

In 2004, a self-advocates committee formed at CLUOV comprised of people with intellectual disabilities who wished to speak about their having a disability, the challenges they face and how they overcome those challenges. Several local self-advocates also joined committees at regional and provincial levels. In 2005, the self-advocates group started a Speakers Bureau, which still runs today.

Speaking in front of people is one of the top fears that most people have in this world. Doing so with an intellectual disability, at a time in 2004 when institutions still existed, well, you might be able to imagine what that was like. But the individuals on the self-advocate committee were determined to get their story out and help be part of change for the better.

A story on advocacy would not be possible without mentioning Noreene Adam and her son, Kirby. Kirby has an intellectual disability. Noreene served on the local CLUOV board, the board of Community Living Ontario, has spoken in the Legislature at Queen's Park and has been tireless in the pursuit of a better life for someone with an intellectual disability. Noreene empowered Kirby to become an independent person, moving into his own home and choosing his own way of life. Kirby's self-advocacy resulted in a book, "Kirby's Lane," which is officially part of the curriculum of the Developmental Support Worker course in Ontario.

If you have an opportunity to book the Speakers Bureau (there is no charge), it's really worth it. Call 613-735-0659. ... See MoreSee Less

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One of our Spring-Summer Edition advertisers promoting their 50th anniversary breakfasts.As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, the Airport is hosting a monthly breakfast - for public and pilots. We are kicking off this event in a royal way, starting on May 19th. Here are the details and what will be served each breakfast. We hope to see you out. Maven Catering is our caterer. ... See MoreSee Less

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The latest issue of Health Matters is arriving today! As usual, our contributors have outdone themselves in making the Ottawa Valley a happier and healthier place to live! Watch for copies being available this week around your community. ... See MoreSee Less

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Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley is telling a story of their history over 31 day in May - Community Living Month. You can follow their page to get the story each day or just visit their page to read it. Pretty powerful stuff.May is Community Living Month. This year, to celebrate our 60th anniversary, we are taking you through 31 days of facts about our history. In describing our history, we are using the "language of the day" so you can appreciate the journey that has brought to where we are today.

Story #1: Where We Began

In 1876, the province of Ontario opened their first institution for people with a developmental disability. It was called the Orillia Asylum for Idiots. That name later changed to Ontario Hospital School, and then it became known as Huronia Regional Centre. This was one of 16 institutions in Ontario.

Believe it or not, institutional life was an improvement for someone with a developmental disability. Until they were built, people were being housed in jails. Back then, if you had such a disability it was thought that you needed medical care - even parents were encouraged to send their children to institutions, and it was gut-wrenching to do it. For 133 years, tens of thousands of Ontarians with developmental disabilities would live in institutions, from 1876 to 2009.

So this was life prior to Community Living coming into existence. History notes that attitudes towards people with a developmental disability started to shift in Ontario in the 1960s, but in Pembroke, that shift started in 1958. That's tomorrow's story.

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Spring Summer 2018 Edition

Enjoy the latest issue of Health Matters which is available now.

In this issue we feature an interview with Phil Moore, a veteran teacher and guidance counselor from Arnprior District High School about how to reach students and engage them in the age of digital distractions. We also tell the story of Jeff Brunette’s rare genetic disorder and how he’s hoping to bring a para golf cart to Renfrew County so that golfers and continue to play beyond any medical issues. Preview what’s inside this edition or download the latest issue.

You can pick up the latest issue at a healthcare provider near you, or you can contact us to see where the closest location is for you to access a copy.

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