Community Living Brant

10/22/2026

It was a pleasure connecting with the team from Alice Saddy Association today!

We had the opportunity to share how we use the Personal Outcome Measures® (POM) tool and how it helps guide the work we do every day. From understanding what matters most to the people we support to shaping our practices and priorities, POM plays an important role in keeping our work person-centred and outcomes-focused.

We always value opportunities to connect with other organizations, share ideas, and learn from one another.

Thank you to the Alice Saddy team for the great conversation!

10/13/2026

This statement comes from the Council for Community Living Ontario - people with lived experience sharing their perspectives on picketing outside the homes of people receiving support.

Community Living Brant respects the rights of workers to protest. However, when those protests result in people feeling frightened in their own homes, the very places where they should feel safe and secure, we have a responsibility to speak up.

There are plenty of places to exercise the right to protest without causing fear or further contributing to trauma for the people we are entrusted to support.

Thank you to the Council for Community Living Ontario for taking a clear stance on this important issue and, most importantly, for amplifying the voices of people with lived experience.

10/12/2026

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡
Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with good food, laughter, and time spent with those who matter most.
May your day be full of little moments to be thankful for! 🍂

10/07/2026

A night to remember for Richard and Scott! 🏒🥇

At Friday’s Bulldogs game, Special Olympics night put the spotlight on two familiar faces. Richard Ward was recognized for his outstanding performance and took part in the puck drop, proudly wearing his gold medals. Scott Gowing also appeared on the big screen for an interview!

Congratulations, Richard and Scott! We’re happy to share these moments and celebrate your accomplishments. 👏

Thank you to Madelyn for capturing the evening and sharing these photos with us!

10/01/2026

Welcome October! 🍂
A month of cozy sweaters, warm beverages (hello, pumpkin spice lattes ☕), and the beauty of change.

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, let’s slow down and enjoy the little moments along the way. 💙💚

09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities.

We invite our community to pause, listen to Indigenous voices, and learn about the lasting impacts of residential schools.

Reconciliation calls for more than one day of reflection. It asks us to carry what we learn into the choices we make and the relationships we build throughout the year.

We remember. We listen. We learn. We reflect. We act.

🧡 Every Child Matters🧡
— Community Living Brant’s Unity in Diversity Committee

09/26/2026

Open letter from CEO of Community Living Ontario. Many of us from CLB were in attendance, and wholeheartedly agree with Chris’s words.

In this week's edition of Update Friday: Open letter from our CEO, Council’s 30th anniversary celebration and Orange Shirt Day campaign and more. Read the full edition: https://bit.ly/UF-Sep-25

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09/19/2026

As DSP Week comes to a close, we want to say a big thank you to all of our Direct Support Professionals. 💙💚

From the messages shared on our Gratitude Wall to the chance to connect and celebrate together throughout the week, it was a good reminder of just how much care, commitment and heart our DSPs bring every day.

We were also grateful to celebrate alongside CUPE Local 181. Creating a strong, positive workplace culture takes all of us, and we appreciate the collaboration.

Thank you to our DSPs for everything you do — this week, and all year long.

09/18/2026

That’s a wrap on two great days at the Community Living Ontario Conference! 💙💚

So much learning, networking, story sharing and connecting with people supported and leaders from across Ontario’s developmental services sector.

A big shoutout to Katie and Christina, who presented our Pathways program to a packed room! 💙💚 Such a great opportunity to share the work happening at Community Living Brant and the impact of this program.

We’re heading home with lots of ideas, new connections and plenty to keep the conversations going. 💚💙

09/16/2026

A few of us are attending the Community Living Ontario Conference this week.

This morning, we heard directly from the Council of Community Living Ontario as they celebrated 30 years of self-advocacy and leadership. We also heard keynote speaker Maayan Ziv speak candidly about the barriers that still exist and the work required to create real belonging.

The clearest learning comes from people who live these realities every day. Their voices should not simply be included in the conversation—they should help shape the decisions and the work that follow.

Congratulations to Council on 30 years! 💚