Partners
Referral Services for persons with intellectual disabilities:
Developmental Services Ontario
Government Funding provided by:
The Ministry of Community & Social Services
Niagara Family Network
Niagara Family Network
The Family Network consists of families helping other families, to support adults with an intellectual disability to live fulfilling lives in their community. The network helps to empower families to secure a future for their loved one and to raise awareness for the critical need for action and support. The Network is currently looking at residential options and day programming for their sons and daughters.
If you would like to learn more about the Niagara Family Network or would like to receive information, please contact Lyn Bourret at lbourret@cogeco.ca or lyn.bourret@gmail.com.
Motto: Families helping Families
Vision: Supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and their families to live fulfilling lives in their community.
Mission: -Empowering Families to secure a future
-Raising awareness of the critical need for action and support
Beliefs: We believe that each individual with an intellectual disability:
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Can learn if they are given the appropriate conditions
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Can be part of a housing model that meets her/his needs
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Can make a positive contribution to society
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Can experience meaningful day activities
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Has the right to safe housing regardless of one's financial, physical, or intellectual needs
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Should have ample options for self-directed individual funding
We believe that Society has much to learn from an individual with an intellectual disability!