Welcome to Our Stories page. Here you will find our current feature story (the first one you'll come to below) along with past stories that we thought might be of interest. Please peruse these stories (just scroll down to find the links) and learn a little more about what we do. You are also welcome to get in touch with us if you have a story to share that might be of interest to our web site visitors and the families and individuals that we serve. Thank you!
Day of Caring a Blooming Success
A backyard makeover wish became reality for members of a Community Living Kawartha Lakes residence last week.
Creative Housing
It all started with an email from Anne Manley. "I have a little story for you that I think would be excellent," she said in the message, and then went on to tell me about Ryan and his family.
Spotlight on Fenelon Falls
To read our latest volunteer spotlight - featuring Verna Humphries and Geri Webster at the Fenelon Falls Learning Centre.
Volunteer Spotlight #2
In a story not unlike Christine's, Bob's volunteer career with Jobs'R'Us started quite by accident.
Celebrating our Volunteers
This is National Volunteer Week and we celebrate by profiling four amazing Community Living Kawartha Lakes volunteers.
Access to Respite Now Online
Finding information about respite available in the City of Kawartha Lakes - and across Ontario - has just been made easier.
Working hard to make a difference
The Preschool Resource Program assists children up to six years of age who have identified delays in their development.
Poker run a run-away hit! (June 2007)
A great day - What a great day we had on June 9th at the Log Chateau Campground! Our 1st Annual ATV Poker Run was a huge success with 97 participants joining in to raise more than $3,500 in support of Community Living Kawartha Lakes.
Passport: Strengthening community supports for young adults
The goal of Passport is to expand opportunities for individuals with intellectual challenges to participate in the community. Read our story for program details or visit our Coming Events section to keep up-to-date on the latest funding application deadlines.
Spotlight on Transformation
Getting the right information to the people who need it.
As part of DS transformation, the ministry is working with stakeholder groups to make it easier for self-advocates, families, and others to fi nd the information they need about developmental services and supports.
Support the Troops
Support the TroopsEvery Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 until 3:00 p.m. Day Supports has a class called Support the Troops.
Gold in our Midst
Congratulations to Ryan and five other players of the Whitby Steel Hawks sledge hockey team who recently played their way to victory in the Ontario Paralympic Winter Championships.
From Volunteering to Friendship
The Story of Heather & Bill
Let's Hear it for the Illusions!
Community Living Kawartha Lakes Theatre Group takes Centre Stage. It's amazing what can happen in just two years!
"Community Living Kawartha Lakes, Jodie Speaking"
Meet Jodie Carmichael, working hard on the front lines.
Passing it On
There is an old saying that goes, "Give me a fish, I eat for a day, but teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime."
Parenting a Child with Disabilities
Notes from Dr. Nagler
Michael's Story
Family Supports in Motion - Michael's Story.
Robert's Story
Robert and Janet Sheridan are co-authors of the book "This is My Library".
Respite Services
Respite services - reaching out to families with special needs.
Young People Include and Inspire
Some very special students are taking their schools seriously, and working to ensure that their school communities are welcoming and friendly places for everyone.
