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Fee For Service Opportunities within the DSTO

Taking a closer look at the fee for service programs at: Montage, Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf, Geneva, Corbrook, and Community Junction.

Speakers

  • Jennifer Steiffler – Community Junction (Community Living Toronto)
  • Paulette Cross – Corebrook
  • Laurie Collins – Geneva Centre
  • Michael MacKenzie– Montage Support Services
  • Tracey Switzer – Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf
  • Jason Maher – ConnectABILITY.ca
  • Tricia DeRoche – Operation Springboard

Recorded at Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf
Friday October 30, 2015

A conversation with the Developmental Services Housing Task Force

Presented by Housing Task Force members Ron Pruessen, Leslie O’Reilly and Bonnie Heath

Find out about:

  • How the Developmental Services Housing Task Force was formed and its mission.
  • The First round proposal process, how the proposals were scored and their status.
  • The Developmental Service Housing Task Force submission to the Ministry of Municipal.
  • Affairs and Housing’s Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy.
  • The Second round fall proposal process.

Continue the conversation: The Ontario Developmental Housing Task Force Facebook Group

Supporting documents

How are we the same?

Appreciating our common humanity

Despite the differences, one important thing we all have in common is that we are human. We might also have lots of other things or qualities in common with each other such as liking the same kind of music or enjoying similar types of food. People can belong to the same faith or cultural group, or belong to a community they identify with based on their life experiences. We can build new connections with people with similar or different backgrounds and experiences. That’s what “Bridging Diversity” is all about.

People use different terms to define their ethnicity and racial identity. It is important to be culturally sensitive and aware, and to take the time to learn and understand what each term means. There are many resources online to help us understand the language of equity and diversity. Below are some links to resources and tools on-line that can help you expand your knowledge of diverse experiences.

People associate skin colour and physical features with particular races. But it is important to understand that we are all part of one race which is the human race. Racial categories are not based on science; they were created by people in the 1600s and were used to justify slavery and discrimination based on race. But racism and racial inequality still exists and has a harmful impact on our society. Human rights laws help protect people from discrimination based on race and ethnicity.

Video Discussion Questions:
Now that you’ve watched the video, use these questions for personal reflection or to facilitate a discussion with your team:

  1. What do you share in common with the people in the video? What can you relate to based on your own lived experience?
  2. “We are more alike than we are different.” Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
  3. What can we do to promote empathy and kindness in our spaces and communities?

Printable handouts and activities

Continue to step 3: What can we do to make it better for everyone?