Community Living Kingston and District
541 Days Rd., Unit 6 K7M 3R8 Kingston, ON, Canada

Good resource for families. Three webinars coming up next week. Fundamentals of Future Planning, My Life, My Choice, My Community and Introduction to the RDSP.

Are you a young Canadian with a vision for a more inclusive Canada? Join Reaction4Inclusion, Community Living Ontario and the The Beanstalk Project for a three-...part online Masterclass Series: Harnessing Your Story to Create Big Change. Learn the art of storytelling from youth leaders, gain new skills for creating change and learn what your experience can teach others. The three-part series starts on November 26th - register now: bit.ly/oyu-series See more

Are you a person with a disability, the family member of a person with a disability, or living with someone with a disability in your household? Abilities Cent...re is seeking your input in their survey about the experiences, concerns, and needs of persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 outbreak and recovery period. See more

The one-time payment for Canadians with disabilities began to be paid out recently following months of delay. Announced in June, the tax-free benefit of up to $600 is intended to help offset additional expenses necessitated by the pandemic, such as personal protective equipment, transportation, and groceries.

Webcast: The Disability Tax Credit Your Key to Unlocking Federal Benefits. November 23 from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST It’s estimated that only about 25% of people who have a disability received the $600 COVID Disability Benefit that was paid on October 30th. Millions of people were left behind. People on ODSP didn’t automatically receive the benefit. If you didn’t get the benefit, you have until December 31 to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). If you qualify for the... DTC, you will be eligible for the payment and other important benefits but the application process is confusing and can be overwhelming. Join Jill Teeple and Dr.Wayne MacLeod on November 23 from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST to learn: Benefits of applying for the DTC How to apply and increase your chances for approval How to talk to your doctor to help them fill out the application correctly What the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is looking for in order to approve the application What to do if your application has been rejected Jill Teeple is a Certified Financial Planner and President of Community Living Ontario's Board of Directors. Wayne MacLeod is a family physician with a full-time practice in Nova Scotia. He has an interest in helping persons with disabilities apply for the Disability Tax Credit and has been successful in helping applicants across Canada. He is the author of the eBook "How to Successfully Apply for the Disability Tax Credit".

We still have spots available in our FREE online tutoring program for Kingston and Frontenac students in Grades 7 & 8. Register for tomorrow's first session now! https://calendar.kfpl.ca/event/4658755

Chris Nikic crossed the line in 16 hours 46 minutes nine seconds - less than 14 minutes under the official cut-off time at the Visit Panama City Beach Ironman in Florida - to earn official recognition from Guinness World Records.

Reminder...Happening on Wednesday.

The staff at Kwik Shred are busier than ever. Fun fact in 2019 they shredded more than 300,000 pounds of paper and about 500, 000 pounds of metal (shredded license plates) and this year they’re expecting to exceed this number.

Please check out the Government of Ontario's new web-page dedicated to engagement on Developmental Services Reform. The survey asks for ideas, comments and feedback on how to improve supports for people with developmental disabilities across Ontario. Submission deadline is Friday, 4th December. Given the significance of this consultation, we encourage everyone to participate in this survey. Share this information with others who may be interested in participating.

The English Title is "Don't Judge" - This 4 minute video won an Oscar...you might not understand the words...but it is so obvious we don't know what others are going through. Don't judge others. Be compassionate, caring.