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Adult Autism Centre

Affichée le novembre 27, 2009

• Auteur : The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries Autism Centre
• Endroit : 535 Main St. E, Hamilton ON
• Catégorie : Favorisez le bien-être
• Coût : À gros budget (50 000 $ à 250 000 $)

We envision creating a centre that will change Chris' life. Chris has Autism, and upon graduation from highschool, it became clear that there were very limited supports and activities in Hamilton to help him actualize his full potential. This need was highlighted by the fact that Chris' twin brother does not have Autism and was able to continue his journey towards reaching his full potential. His father, Guy, is working with The Salvation Army to ensure that his sons and all adults with Autism have the same opportunities regardless of ability.

Autism Spectrum Disorder is one of the most common developmental disabilities. In Ontario, there is an estimated 70,000 individuals with ASD. The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries envisions a high-quality, professionally staffed, compassionate Autism Centre located in the central downtown. Its goal is to design and build a Community Centre for Adults with Autism. The purpose is to offer a central location for participants to develop skills and participate in recreational activities - allowing them to actualize their full potential while giving support to families.

We need your help to make the dream of this centre a reality!! Aviva's donation to the centre would enable us to complete construction of our specially adapted gymnasium and music therapy room.

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  Remembering the Forgotton
  Guy pictured with his twin sons.
  novembre 27, 2009 @ 12:12

  
  
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  novembre 27, 2009 @ 12:20

  
  

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• Gl3nHerbert

  Great idea! I believe very heavily that all people are equal, whether they are Jewish, Afro-American, or Mandarin. They should all have a chance to shine before being judged by their cover. When people at my school use the word "retarted" or laugh at the autistic students, I am very annoyed and tell them to stop. When will people realise that all people are equal? If anything, people diagnosed with, be it Aspergers syndrome, or Autism, or dwarfism, have extreme talents that other people do not have. They are also very good-hearted. Keep up the good work, and God bless you!
  novembre 27, 2009 @ 1:53 EST

  
  

• schumphster

  This is an extremely worthwhile initiative and while I am completely bias, many people in our community will be positively impacted by the opportunity to be more fully involved in their community! want to know more about our agency and this new program??? www.lawsonministries.org
  novembre 27, 2009 @ 4:36 EST

  
  

• dtbb

  The Lawson Ministry's Autism Centre is a dream come true for some of the most beautful people in our community. The centre deserves all the support it can get!
  novembre 27, 2009 @ 6:22 EST

  
  

• Briguy

  I've observed the STRIVE program at work since it's inception, and am delighted with the development of an Autism Center. I am certain it will be source of inspiration and a trailblazer for further community development of this type, in Hamilton and elsewhere. Congratulations to Lawson Ministries on this bold initiative.
  novembre 27, 2009 @ 7:31 EST

  
  

• teadlets

  Wonderful things obviously continuing at Lawson Ministries. So many lives have been positively changed and only more to come! Congratulations guys for continuing the dream!
  novembre 27, 2009 @ 9:07 EST

  
  

• jonypony

  Having worked for Lawson, I am also totally biased, great agency, helping in ways other agencies can't begin to, thinking outside the box and making it happen. You guys all rock and I am proud to have had a small part in that work! Keep rockin' and congrats!!!
  novembre 27, 2009 @ 9:34 EST

  
  

• Salvo Family

  Lawson Ministries truly does rock, always thinking of new wonderful ways to support those who really need it in our community. Keep on rockin', we love you
  novembre 27, 2009 @ 10:11 EST

  
  

• Rennie Cat

  Thinking outside the box for INDIVIDUALS.Lawson has supprted and linked PEOPLE to their goals and inspirations! Rock On!
  novembre 28, 2009 @ 7:48 EST

  
  

• robin

  Shooting for the stars - again!
  novembre 28, 2009 @ 9:06 EST

  
  

• Ducks

  Reading the comments is so encouraging and identifies the need for such a program to be initiated in Hamilton! thanks to all the staff, the particpants, the families and the community for helping in making this dream come true for all of us!!!! Keep on voting!!! Thanks for everyone's support and comments!!
  novembre 28, 2009 @ 2:00 EST

  
  

• aprilll

  "Keep on Voting"
  novembre 29, 2009 @ 8:24 EST

  
  

• kirch

  I'll vote every day!
  décembre 5, 2009 @ 1:29 EST