Disability Resource Centre for Independent Living
39 Brunelle Rd North P5N 2M1 Kapuskasing, ON, Canada

Happy #EdRobertsDay! Ed Roberts is often referred to as the father of the Independent Living Movement. From being the first student with significant disabilit...ies to attend UC Berkeley, to founding its Physically Disabled Students Program and creating the model for Center for Independent Living across the US, and so much more, Roberts was a pioneering activist and paved a very important path for people with disabilities. #DisabilityHistory Video by CIL with archival footage courtesy of CBS News (60 Minutes) and documentary, Free Wheeling.

The Centre ended the year by celebrating its amazing volunteers! Le Centre a terminé l'année en célébrant ses incroyables bénévoles!

The Centre is excited to continue its Yoga classes *virtually* by Zoom! You can participate Tuesdays or Fridays by registering with Lucette at 705-335-8778 or by email [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you! ... Le centre est excité de pouvoir continuer ses séances de Yoga *virtuelle* à travers de ZOOM! Vous pouvez participer les mardis ou vendredi en vous enregistrant avec Lucette au 705-335-8778 ou par courriel [email protected]. On as hâte de vous revoir!

During the 2019 National Conference, Independent Living Canada took the time to recognize champions of IL through the Paula Saunders award. The Centre’s own Suzanne Larocque was honored with this award in recognition of the demonstrated long term and extraordinary personal commitment to the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in Canada. Suzanne was not able to attend the awards gala however upon her return to Ontario, was able to accept the award today at the Centre.... Suzanne, this award embodies what a true champion of Independent Living is. We are so grateful for your 9 years of dedicated service to IL Canada and its Centres, such as ours. You not only dedicated your time and skills, but also committed to moving the organization and its mission forward in new and exciting ways. Your insight, intelligence, and passion for helping others was a true gift to IL. Félicitations, Suzanne!

Today we celebrated another staff milestone! Lucette Cousineau, our fabulous Independent Living Skills Coordinator, is celebrating her 10 year anniversary with the Centre. There isn’t a member or volunteer at the Centre that isn’t familiar with Lucette, her uplifting personality and infectious laugh! ... We are so lucky to have a team member who is as dedicated and passionate as Lucette. We want to thank you, Lucette for always going above and beyond and caring so much about your work, our members and the Centre. Félicitations Lucette!

The Centre is excited to announce it will reopen its doors to the public on an appointment basis beginning July 20th. In addition to our telephone and videoconference appointments, the public can contact the Centre to set up an appointment in person to meet with Centre staff to discuss any program or service. Social distancing will also be in place for all appointments, as these measures are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We will also be limiting the number of p...eople in the Centre at all times. At this time, we are still unable to host our workshops, classes and group meetings. KABS bus passes can be picked up in office or can be mailed upon request. Please contact the Centre so our staff can make an appointment for you! We look forward to seeing you in person again! *************************************************************************************** Le Centre rouvrira ses portes au public sur rendez-vous seulement à partir du 20 juillet. En plus de nos rendez-vous par téléphone et vidéoconférence, le public peut contacter le Centre pour fixer un rendez-vous en personne afin de rencontrer notre personnel pour discuter de tout programmes ou services. La distance sociale sera également en place pour toutes personnes qui desire entré dans le centre, car ses mesures sont nécessaires pour réduire la propagation de virus COVID-19. Nous limiterons aussi le nombre de personnes dans l’établissement en tout temps. Pour le moment, nous ne sommes toujours pas en mesure de recommencer nos ateliers, cours et réunions de groupe. Les passes d'autobus KABS peuvent être procurées au bureau ou envoyés par la poste sur demande. Veuillez contacter le Centre afin que notre personnel puisse prendre rendez-vous pour vous! Nous avons hâte de vous revoir en personne!

It's National AccessAbility Week! This week is an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities and to recognize the efforts of individuals, communities and workplaces that are actively working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion. We all benefit from a society and an economy without barriers to inclusion. When people with disabilities can participate in all aspects of society, including accessing employment, resources and ser...vices, we are building a better, stronger Canada for everyone. La semaine nationale de l'accessibilité est l'occasion de célébrer les contributions précieuses des Canadiens handicapés et de reconnaître les efforts des individus, des communautés et des milieux d`emplois qui travaillent activement à éliminer les obstacles à l'accessibilité et à l'inclusion. Nous bénéficions tous d'une société et d'une économie sans barrières à l'inclusion. Lorsque les personnes handicapées peuvent participer à tous les aspects de la société, y compris l'accès à l'emploi, aux ressources et aux services, nous bâtissons un Canada meilleur et plus fort pour tous.

For anyone who needs it! This is going on today starting at 9:30am!