The inaugural Nonprofit Week of Appreciation is February 14-20, 2022. Here is what you need to know.

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Where can you find authentic Orange T-Shirts in 2022?

8 places you can find authentic orange shirts from Indigenous creators, Indigenous-owned organizations or shops that donate profits to Indigenous causes.

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What is Orange Shirt Day?

Orange Shirt Day was named after Phyllis Webstad’s favourite orange shirt which was taken away from her in 1973 on her first day at a residential school.

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LRCSS goes back to virtual after Premier Ford announces state of emergency on January 12, 2021

In order to be responsible and responsive to today’s announcement, Lake Ridge Community Support Services will be moving back to virtual services only, effective Thursday, January 14, 2021. Following public health and safety guidelines is a priority for our Agency as is the health and safety of our clients, families and staff. We want to continue to protect our clients, families and staff and help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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DEI CoP - COMMITMENT TO COMBAT OPPRESSION, RACISM, ANTI-BLACK RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION

This is a copy of the DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMUNITY of PRACTICE (DEI CoP) – DURHAM REGION’s Commitment Statement issued by the committee on Tue, Oct 20, 2020, at 9:01 AM in response to the disturbing news on school yearbooks emanating out of Pickering, ON. in which a black student’s yearbook tribute to his grandmother was replaced with a racist slur

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Did you know children accessing social services have specific rights? The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services launches Children and Young Persons’ Rights Resource

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has recently released a new online Children and Young Persons’ Rights Resource (Rights Resource) (www.ontario.ca/RightsResource). Here is what you need to know.

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Lake Ridge Community Support Services planning to slowly resume face-to-face services beginning July 6, 2020.

Given the recent government announcements regarding moving to stage 2, we are continually monitoring the situation and preparing our Agency and staff to start the transition back to in-person service. Barring no changes from the government, or with the current situation, we are planning to slowly resume face to face services, at our Lake Ridge locations only, starting July 6, 2020.

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Ontario Government’s Announcement on Phase 1 of Re-Opening Ontario: What does it mean for Autism Services at Lake Ridge Community Support Services

Lake Ridge Community Support Services update based on the most recent announcement by the Ontario Government on phase 1 of re-opening the province.

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Telehealth and Virtual Sessions are available at Lake Ridge Community Support Services

23-APR-2020 - On March 16th after much deliberation, we decided to suspend all face-to-face services in response to the need for physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. While face-to-face services continue to be suspended to help proactively stop the potential spread of the coronavirus and ensure the safety of our clients, families, mediators and staff at Lake Ridge Community Support Services we continue to deliver effective ABA services via Telehealth and online Virtual sessions.

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Best practices for preventing the spread of COVID-19 from Durham Region Public Health Department

Best Practices for preventing the spread of COVID-19 from Durham Public Health Department, videos on hand washing and the recommended precautions.

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What to do with your children for the next 3 weeks amid social distancing for COVID-19

March break and school shutdowns amid COVID-19 means parents will be entertaining their children for the next 3 weeks as we adjust to social distancing. In light of that here are some ideas of how you can keep your kids engaged and having fun during this unprecedented time.

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Face-to-face services are suspended until further notice effective March 16, 2020 at Lake Ridge Community Support Services

15-MAR-2020 Given the continuously changing situation in Durham Region and Ontario with the COVID-19 virus, Lake Ridge Community Support Services with much deliberation has decided to suspend all face to face services for the next three weeks, effective Monday March 16, 2020. We plan to open Monday April 6, 2020 provided it is safe to do so. We are making this decision to help proactively stop the potential spread of the virus and ensure the safety of our clients, families, mediators and staff.

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Novel coronavirus update from the Durham Region Health Department

5-MAR-2020 Corona Virus update, who is at risk, and how can you protect employees and clients. To date (5-Mar-2020), 2 cases of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have been reported in Durham Region. The Health Department continues to monitor the situation closely.

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Novel coronavirus update from the Durham Region Health Department

Learn about the Coronavirus, what are the risks, how is it spread and how can you protect employees and clients. To date (5-Feb-2020), no cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in Durham Region. The Health Department continues to monitor the situation closely.

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