Community Living Out Loud

In this episode of Community Living Out Loud, host Peter Reynolds chats with Steve Zomolsky-Shupak, Manager of Service Coordination and Administrative Services at Community Living Mississauga, about the crucial role service coordination and administrative services plays in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Steve discusses the goal-oriented and family-directed nature of these services, the different levels of support available, and the challenges faced by families in accessing resources. From crisis support to resource coordination, join us find out how families are getting the help they need in Mississauga. You can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/lMFMLxwQUvMIf you'd like more information on either of these programs or any other services Community Living Mississauga provides, please contact: Head office (905) 542-2694 You can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_LSiybwxSI8If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe. We'd also love to hear any episode suggestions you may have.

Independence: the ability to live life without undue influence, make personal decisions, and even make mistakes. This is a fundamental right for everyone, including those with intellectual disabilities.In this episode of Community Living Out Loud. Host Peter Reynolds is joined by Diana Lopez and Lorraine Montgomery of Community Living Mississauga to discuss the importance of independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities and explore two new innovative programs: Choices for Inclusive Living and Living the Dream.If you'd like more information on either of these programs or any other services Community Living Mississauga provides, please contact: Community Living Mississauga (Head office)(905) 542-2694Choices for Independent LivingLorraine Montgomery lorrainemo@clmiss.caLiving the DreamDiana Lopez: dianalo@clmiss.caYou can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_LSiybwxSI8If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe. We'd also love to hear any episode suggestions you may have.

Caring for a loved one with an intellectual disability can present a wide array of challenges, from accessing government resources to navigating the complex worlds of education, housing and employment. It can be overwhelming. Where does someone even begin? In this episode of Community Living Out Loud, host Peter Reynolds is joined by Chris Beesley, CEO of Community Living Ontario and Don Osmond, a long-time member of the Parent Connection Help Group, to discuss these challenges and what community resources are available to help families. The Parent Connection Help Group is a parent-run resource and provides a platform for sharing experiences and resources among families. The episode highlights the importance of building supportive communities beyond traditional support models to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.Useful links:https://communitylivingontario.ca/who-we-are/members/https://www.dsontario.ca/You can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_LSiybwxSI8If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe. We'd also love to hear any episode suggestions you may have.

All children deserve the opportunity to play, grow, and learn alongside their peers in a supportive and inclusive environment. It not only benefits children with special needs but helps foster a community that reflects the diversity of society.In today's episode of Community Living Out Loud, host Peter Reynolds and guests Lisa Fantauzzi and Maria Jarmillo discuss the work of Community Living Mississauga's Early Childhood Education Resource Services Team, which supports children with intellectual disabilities in local childcare centers. Lisa and Maria share their experiences with the program, including success stories, the challenges of growing caseloads and what keeps them motivated every day.You can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_LSiybwxSI8If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe. We'd also love to hear any episode suggestions you may have.

The opportunity for meaningful social, recreational and leisure activities is important in anyone's life. But perhaps more important, is the ability for people to choose those activities themselves.In this episode of Community Living Out Loud, host Peter Reynolds speaks with Steve Farstad, Day Support Manager at Community Living Mississauga, about the organization's "Base Sites", which provides these opportunities both on-site and in the community.Together they discuss eligibility, activities, costs, and the importance of community inclusion for the people they support. Tune in to learn more about this amazing program and the value of empowering people with intellectual disabilities to make their own choices.You can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_LSiybwxSI8If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe. We'd also love to hear any episode suggestions you may have.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Community Living Out Loud! We can't thank you enough for supporting our podcast, and we look forward to bringing you more interviews and stories next year as we continue to celebrate the lives of people who have an intellectual disability.Let's get loud over the holidays - together. You can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_LSiybwxSI8If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe. We'd also love to hear any episode suggestions you may have.

Some people work to live, others live to work. But what could be better than doing a job that you love for a cause you believe in? In this episode, host Peter Reynolds is joined by Noor Mufti, Director of People and Culture at Community Living Mississauga to discuss the organization's work and the employees who contribute to its success. Noor also explains his role in ensuring a stable and skilled workforce and creating an environment that allows for professional growth and advancement. He also addresses the agency's ability to meet the growing demand for programs and services for people who have intellectual disabilities, and the need for funding to support staffing and competitive wages.You can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_LSiybwxSI8If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe. We'd also love to hear any episode suggestions you may have.

In this episode, host Peter Reynolds explores the importance of personal outcome measures in supporting persons with intellectual disabilities. Peter is joined by Nicole Farrell, manager of the Outcome Support Team at Community Living Mississauga and Jessica Portelance, who is not only supported by Community Living Mississauga, she is also a Community Living Mississauga Board member.Together they discuss how personal outcome measures are used to identify the goals and dreams of people supported by Community Living Mississauga, tailor supports to help them in achieving those goals, and promote autonomy and self-determination for people who have an intellectual disability. You can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_LSiybwxSI8If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe. We'd also love to hear any episode suggestions you may have.

Hiring people who have intellectual disabilities is more than just "the right thing to do", it makes good business sense. Join host Peter Reynolds as he speaks with Marissa Marr, Manager of Career Connections at Community Living Mississauga, and April McKay, Director of Human Resources at TruEarth about the benefits of hiring inclusively, which leads to increased innovation, productivity, workplace safety and community support.If you're looking for a job, or you're an employer interested in learning more about hiring persons who have intellectual disabilities, check out www.career-connections.ca or email them at info@career-connections.ca You can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_LSiybwxSI8If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe. We'd also love to hear any episode suggestions you may have.

Join Host Peter Reynolds as he chats with Mary Dillon, Community Recreation Liaison at Community Living Mississauga about their Summer Teen Activity Program. Peter also welcomes Durrell Martin, a parent whose son participated in the program, and whose daughter volunteered there. Durrell shares his personal journey with Community Living Mississauga and the transformative impact the organization has had on his whole family. You can also watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_LSiybwxSI8If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe. We'd also love to hear any episode suggestions you may have.