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In the News: Sheltered workshop phase-out continues in Guelph with provincial funding help

From Guelph Mercury Tribune – original article here. Sheltered workshop phase-out continues in Guelph with provincial funding help NEWS Apr 10, 2017 by Jessica Lovell  Guelph Mercury Community Living Guelph Wellington will be enhancing the work it does to support adults with developmental disabilities with help from $325,000 in funding from the provincial government. The money, which the organization will receive over a two-year-period, will…

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In the News: Taylor Redmond receives Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers

From Wellington Advertiser – original article here. Super volunteer – Puslinch resident Taylor Redmond, 24, was recently awarded the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers in Toronto. Over the last two years he has dedicated more than 1,200 hours volunteering for the Special Olympics and at the University of Guelph, where he hosts a radio show.    photo by Jaime Myslik Taylor Redmond receives…

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In the News: Special Olympics meet a magic moment

From GuelphToday.com – original article here. Special Olympics meet a magic moment 15th annual event a time to shine for athletes May 18, 2016 5:22 PM by: Rob O’Flanagan About 1,000 people congregated on the outdoor track and field facilities of St. James Catholic High School Wednesday for the 15th annual Special Olympics Track and Field Meet. Competitors from all Upper Grand District…

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In the News: ARC Industries to remain open; sheltered workshops to close

From Wellington Advertiser – original article here. ARC Industries to remain open; sheltered workshops to close by Jaime Myslik GUELPH – The ARC Industries (Adult Rehabilitative Centre) building here will not be closing despite the eventual elimination of sheltered workshop programs. ARC Industries is a program run by Community Living Guelph Wellington that offers adults with intellectual disabilities employment training and support….

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