LCDS | Lambton County Developmental Services

Event Calendar

Petrolia Farmer's Market

May 28th - October 22nd, 2011
7am - 12pm - Every Saturday

Stop by and enjoy a delicious peameal bacon on a bun. Catering provided by our own catering services, Kitchen Creations.

LCDS Annual Banquet

October 28th, 2011
Wyoming Fair Grounds - 5:00pm

Fusion: A Discovery Of Local Food & Wine

November 11, 4-10pm & November 12, Noon-10pm
RBC Centre, Sarnia
> Click here for more info.

Valentine Chairity Auction

February 4th, 2012
5:30pm - Doors Open, Silent Auction and more!
7:30pm - Live Auction Begins

Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the Administration Office (519) 882-0933

Admission Includes Door Prize Draws, Hors d'oeuvres and Refreshments. Cash Bar Available.

Links

		OASIS Ontario Agencies Supporting Individials with Special Needs is a province-wide association of transfer-payment agencies that seeks to ensure cost-effective, high quality supports and services for people with developmental disabilities, and to facilitate and strengthen the operations of its members.

		OADD Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities is a professional organization of people working and studying in the field of developmental disabilities, throughout Ontario. OADD's members include agencies and organizations; university and community college students and instructors; service provider direct care staff and managers; family support workers; case managers; psychologists; social workers; and other dedicated individuals.

		Ministry of Community and Social Services Through its programs and services, the Ministry of Community and Social Services helps adults with a developmental disability live, work and participate in a range of community activities, enforces support orders issued by the courts so that families get the money to which they are entitled, promotes accessibility and works to break down barriers that prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in the social and economic life of Ontario, and helps Ontarians recover from hardship and regain control of their lives.

		CARF Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of human service providers in the areas of aging services, behavioral health, child and youth services, DMEPOS, employment and community services, medical rehabilitation, and opioid treatment programs. The CARF family of organizations currently accredits more than 5,900 providers at more than 19,000 locations on four continents. More than 8.3 million persons of all ages are served annually by CARF-accredited providers.

		St. Francis Advocates Our Motto "Dedicated to making a difference" Our Vision Providing innovative, creative and progressive supports on an individual basis Our Mission St. Francis Advocates is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of people with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. We are committed to empowering people by promoting independence, providing opportunities, encouraging growth through education, developing partnerships and collaborating with communities, within a caring environment.

		Community Living Sarnia-Lambton Community Living Sarnia-Lambton (CLSL) was first organized 'officially' in 1956 as a non-profit, charitable corporation called the Sarnia & District Association for the Mentally Retarded. It was created in order to provide community-based (non-institutional) opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

		Goodwill Industries At Goodwill Industries - Essex Kent Lambton, it is our mission to improve the quality of life and employment opportunities for people in the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the recognized leader in helping people develop work and life skills, helping them find work and successfully placing people in the communities we serve.

		Family Counselling Centre Family Counselling Centre is a not-for-profit, community-based agency that provides Sarnia-Lambton residents with a variety of professional counselling, support, prevention and coordination services.

		The Ontario Trillium Foundation The Ontario Trillium Foundation is one of Canada’s leading charitable grantmaking foundations. Our mission is to help build healthy and vibrant communities by strengthening the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. This is reflected in our granting priorities and our grants that enable organizations to build on their strengths and develop new ideas.

		Safeguards Respite Portal The Respite Learning Portal is devoted to people who are interested in learning more about the world of respite and those already providing respite support who want to access more training, information, and to share ideas and resources. With over 2,500 registrants to date, the Respite Certificate Course and the Respite Care for People with Autism courses are becoming the choice training courses among respite agencies.

		Respite Services The Respite Learning Portal is devoted to people who are interested in learning more about the world of respite and those already providing respite support who want to access more training, information, and to share ideas and resources. With over 2,500 registrants to date, the Respite Certificate Course and the Respite Care for People with Autism courses are becoming the choice training courses among respite agencies.

		Alzheimer Knowledge Exchange Resource Centre Here you will find links to people, information and innovations related to the care of persons experiencing Alzheimer Disease and related dementia.