Listen to our plain language audio guide at http://www.ofu.ryerson.ca/access/index.html#plain_language Also check out startwithHi.ca

RT @leannajantzi: Just say hi....it's simple, but can be a world changer: http://startwithhi.ca #specialneeds #CLBC

Just say hi....it's simple, but can be a world changer: http://startwithhi.ca #specialneeds #CLBC

Encouraging you to check out the http://startwithhi.ca campaign for people w/developmental disabilities

Sherry's Story of Independence

Sherry is an enthusiastic young woman who wanted to have weekly visits with her Deda (Grandfather) who lives in an assisted living facility. However, Sherry, her family and support staff had to address a number of safety, mobility, transportation and other medical support issues before being able to make this happen.
Working with Sherry's family, Hand-Dart staff and care aids at Deda's residence, a plan was developed to use Sherry's own abilities, natural supports in the community and some additional family support to make her goal a reality. Sherry carries her personal I.D. in her purse and bus fare to give to the driver. Safety concerns were worked out with the Handi-Dart supervisor, in the event of a medical emergency a call to 911 would be placed.
Until recently Sherry has always visited her Deda with the assistance of support staff, she now independently goes to Deda's “house”. Sherry is completely familiar with the building where Deda lives. This enabled her to know her way around and recognize which room he is in. Sherry is also familiar with the automatic door systems and uses them independently. On most occasions Sherry now meets her Mother at Deda's place of residence so they can visit all together. We quickly discovered that Sherry was quite capable of using the Handi-Dart on her own. She now enthusiastically smiles and says "I did it! I did it!" when she gets off of the bus. Sherry's new found independence is reflected in her daily life now. Days before the scheduled visit, Sherry, in her own excitement talks about her visit with Deda and riding the Handi-Dart. We smile whenever we hear Sherry say "I DID IT".

Lovely looking site: http://startwithhi.ca/ #startwithHi

saying hi makes me feel good!

Wow. What a great campaign. Please check this out. http://www.startwithhi.ca/ #startwithHi

In November, I organized an event in recognition of the Nelson Leafs Hockey team, and partnered up with the Start with Hi Initiative so that more people in Nelson could learn about inclusion, accessibility and Start with Hi. It was a fun, successful evening! Check out my photos from the evening!

StartWithHi is a GREAT website that someone alerted me to; you can find it here: http://www.startwithhi.ca/

Finalizing the creative for our http://www.startwithhi.ca campaign. Great project with the Globe and Mail. Look for it during the Olympics!

Don\'t know what to say to someone with a developmental disability? Start with Hi. Check it out: startwithhi !

Cliff and Sky, self-advocates (right), met with the Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister of Housing and Social Development, at his office in Langley to talk about and share material from CLBC's Start with Hi public awareness initiative.

Hello my name is Donna Vandenborre I am also hadicapp with a seizures I have had seizures since I was 16yrs old,I have seen how people treat haandicapp people and I don't think it is notr fair how they treat them they are just like any other ordinary people,they are also very nice people I do say hello to some handicapp people and I am too not affraid to say hello to people I am too want to become friends with them but some times I get the looks too saying to myself are you any better than we are I do have a friend that is handicapp as you can see,she is a very nice person we have been friends for yrs we talk lots too,take care love from your friend Donna Vandenborre

P.S. I did have a handicapp brother which he died of cancer he was 34yrs old he is my brother shane is was a woderful brother that I have had I loved him so he was handicapp too they are alot of handicapp people that would love to be friends with you so don't be affraid to be friends with them just sit down and talk to them or help them too,bye

Hi, I'm Cliff

it's also big. Sometimes we don't know what to say to someone with a developmental disability or we're worried about saying the wrong thing. Just acknowledging one another, despite differences of any kind, is a small way to communicate acceptance and belonging. After all, as citizens we all have a role to play in the safety and well being of our fellow citizens. Share your story of inclusion by visiting our site. ... startwithhi startwithHi.ca CLBC BC disabilities DD inclusion Canada Cliff ... From: StartwithHi Views: 201

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Hi, I'm Tracy Jo

also big. Sometimes we don't know what to say to someone with a developmental disability or we're worried about saying the wrong thing. Just acknowledging one another, despite differences of any kind, is a small way to communicate acceptance and belonging. After all, as citizens we all have a role to play in the safety and well being of our fellow citizens. Share your story of inclusion by visiting our site. ... Kamloops startwithhi startwithHi.ca CLBC BC disabilities DD inclusion Canada TracyJo ... From: StartwithHi Views: 244

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Hi, I'm Heather

it's also big. Sometimes we don't know what to say to someone with a developmental disability or we're worried about saying the wrong thing. Just acknowledging one another, despite differences of any kind, is a small way to communicate acceptance and belonging. After all, as citizens we all have a role to play in the safety and well being of our fellow citizens. Share your story of inclusion by visiting our site. ... startwithhi startwithHi.ca CLBC BC disabilities DD inclusion Canada Nanaimo ... From: StartwithHi Views: 172

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Caroline Matte Parliament of Canada Press Gallery 3/Dec/09

2009 on the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Due to YouTube time limits this video does not include the full discussion of the Report Card by Bendina Miller of CACL. You may access the Report Card at http://www.cacl.ca it is very accessible and well worth the read! ... startwithHi LiveWorkPlay Community Living Ottawa Ontario Canada intellectual disabilities developmental disability United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 2009 ... From: liveworkplayvideo Views: 161

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My story is about following my dream of being an childrens book author.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg4PClGM26M

Hi my video is already on YouTube can you still add it to your website? It is a short story about my life how I was forgotten and how some people didn't let me stay forgotten.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwpsvE6SKJ4