We’re pleased to share this article written by Alex Kinsella for Communitech News. Ann Bilodeau, executive director at KW Hab recently spoke with Alex about the history of KW Habilitation, our 50th anniversary, and our program KW Career Compass. KWCC provides supports for people with barriers to employment while working with employers to create a […]
read morePosted on: February 11th, 2021
The 1980s at KW Hab was a decade of growth and change. We expanded our inclusive living services and the supports we were able to provide to people with developmental disabilities. Searching through our archives, we have managed to save more documents than in previous decades and it has exciting to see old newsletters with […]
read morePosted on: February 5th, 2021
In the 1970s in Ontario, it was common for people with developmental disabilities to live in institutions. In fact, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services noted in 1976 that more than 10,000 people with developmental disabilities were provided with “residential care” in 16 facilities across the province. The families that came together to […]
read morePosted on: January 22nd, 2021
