Community Living Brant

Congratulations to St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre on receiving a 2026 Accessibility Improvement Award in the Employment category for their commitment to inclusive employment through Project SEARCH.

Community Living Brant is proud to be part of this partnership through our Employment Supports team. We want to acknowledge the students for their hard work, growth, and commitment as they build employment skills, confidence, and real-world experience.

A special congratulations to CLBs very own Esther Haan, who supports students through our Employment Program with Project SEARCH as they prepare for meaningful employment.

This recognition is a wonderful example of community partners working together to create more accessible, inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Congratulations to Esther, the Project SEARCH team at St. Joe’s, and everyone involved!

The City of Brantford, in collaboration with the Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee (BAAC), proudly recognized the recipients of the 2026 Accessibility Improvement Awards during the Brantford City Council meeting on May 26, as part of National AccessAbility Week (May 31 – June 6, 2026). These awards honour individuals, groups, and organizations that have made significant contributions to enhancing accessibility for persons with disabilities.

This year’s honourees include Nicole Callander, founder of Friends 4 Kindness, for her efforts in creating inclusive social opportunities; Michayla Del Guidice, recognized for her advocacy and leadership in the Information and Communication category; Leny Hardman, acknowledged for her impactful work in improving accessible transportation; St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, awarded for their commitment to inclusive employment through the Project | SEARCH program; and Nova Vita, commended for their longstanding dedication to accessible and trauma-informed support services.

Award recipients were selected through public nominations reviewed by the Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee. Their achievements reflect a shared commitment to advancing accessibility and fostering a more inclusive community.

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Today, we’re highlighting our Rights Committee Members 💙

Respecting and upholding rights is foundational to the supports we provide.

Members of this committee volunteer their time to carefully review rights restrictions, ensuring due process is followed and decisions are made with the person at the centre.

⭐Their role is integral in helping ensure people’s rights remain a priority in everything we do.

Thank you for your commitment, insight, and the time you dedicate to this important work.