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New Toronto harm reduction program supports people with intellectual disabilities
A Toronto nonprofit says it's launched the province's first harm reduction program for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Safer Steps My Way aims to help people who struggle with substance use and have historically faced barriers to safe, stigma-free support.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/harm-reduction-people-with-disabilities-9.7131651?cmp=rss

Dining and Cooking Mar 12

Media Food Bank celebrates three decades of serving the community

MEDIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Dating back to 1995, volunteers in Media, Pennsylvania have been feeding the hungry. “People who live here care about food insecurity and don’t want people to be without food…the mission is to not only …
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2551174/media-food-bank-celebrates-three-decades-of-serving-the-community/

CBC New Brunswick Mar 9

'Inspiring' inclusion advocate wins national award
A New Brunswicker who spent his career advocating for people living with intellectual disabilities has been honoured with a national award.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/ken-pike-inclusion-nb-award-9.7118137?cmp=rss

CBC Saskatchewan Mar 5

A case of alleged abuse at a Sask. group home is set over to July. What do we know so far?
Jaclyn Elias, 38, is charged with assault, sexual assault and uttering threats, involving four vulnerable people who had intellectual disabilities and required help with all of their daily care. Testimony happened over two days in February, and now closing arguments are scheduled for July.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/wilkie-group-home-jaclyn-elias-court-9.7114335?cmp=rss