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03 February 2012
Here we are in the midst of winter and doesn’t it feel like spring? And, speaking of spring – isn’t that summer I see just around the corner?
03 February 2012
Here we are in the midst of winter and doesn’t it feel like spring? And, speaking of spring – isn’t that summer I see just around the corner?
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23 August 2011
Families for Families is dedicated to supporting those in our lives with developmental disabilities. We have a united voice on the following Key Issues for the upcoming fall provincial election. Please click here to download the Election Kit from Community Living Toronto. There are several issues that are critical for the developmental services sector to [...]
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23 August 2011
With the coming election it is imperative that families receiving services from Transfer Payment Agencies seek every opportunity to highlight their achievements and services that provide care for our children and family members. We must do all that we can to strengthen these organizations and ensure that they remain strong and vital partners with the [...]
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17 December 2010
Who are we? We offer a safe support system for families to discuss your experiences and offer positive solutions to decision-makers, so that your loved ones with developmental disabilities can have the best quality of life possible both now and in the future.
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17 December 2010
Families for Families was formed by a group of volunteer parents from Toronto who wanted to learn from others caring for the developmentally disabled. Families for Families provides the support and resources you and your family need to learn valuable information on emerging issues, promote positive change, and influence decision-makers to ensure your child has [...]
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17 December 2010
Tyler is 14 yrs old and is globally developmentally delayed which has no specific diagnosis. He has a 19 yr sister and an 8 yr old brother. We have been back in Toronto since 2000 and we have used Safehaven for respite since about 2002. When Tyler first went to Safehaven, we tested him out [...]
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17 December 2010
We hear the words “you are having a baby”. Our hearts are filled with joy and our minds race with the hopes and dreams that this child will bring. The child is perfect! He reaches each milestone on cue. A daughter and a son, our world is complete. During the “terrible twos” we notice the [...]
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17 December 2010
I have been a member of Community Living Toronto for 38 years. It began when my son David, who has a developmental disability, turned 4 and was preparing to enter the school system. As a former teacher, I knew access to good quality education for my son was of the utmost importance. This was when [...]
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17 December 2010
This story is written by Adrian’s 11 year old cousin David Gianfrancesco. What do you think it would be like not to be able to walk, to talk, to run, to play sports or ride a bike? Well, guess what – I have a cousin who is exactly like this description. His name is Adrian [...]
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