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For People With Intellectual Disabilities

Making A Buzz In The Ottawa Area Since 1995
"SUCCESS THROUGH COMMUNITY"


JULY 2005 UPDATE

OOOT2 will be featured on the CBC Television Moving On program on
Sunday, July 24, at 2:00 PM (in the Ottawa area). Click here to get program times in other areas.

ON OUR OWN TOGETHER II

Interdependence - Independence - Self-Advocacy
The Innovative LiveWorkPlay Approach To Long-Term
Housing For People With Intellectual Disabilities


Click here for background information | Visit the OOOT1 website from 2003
Get the story on the OOOT2 launch | Click here for the latest news
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NEWS FROM THE OPEN HOUSE | NEWS FROM THE BANQUET

LWP ISLE (SONG) | 14 DREAMS (SONG) | I WASN'T HOME (SONG)

CLICK HERE FOR THE DAILY CHRONICLES - ALL 50 DAYS!


Paul, Warren, Moira, Cooper, Robin, Caroline, Laura
Rachel, Jenny, Lucas, Ryan, John, Ian, Jen

See The Parents | It Takes A Village


Supported By






In-Kind Support

University of Ottawa
Carleton University

CRITICAL DATES

February 6
Launch Event

March 24
Housing Meeting

April 6, 13, 27
Orientation Nights

April 28
Suite Meetings

May 8
Move In Day!

June 12
Visioning Day

June 17
Open House Event

June 25
Banquet

June 26
Move Out Day
RECIPE FOR A GREAT HOUSING PROJECT

INGREDIENTS:
  • 14 brave young adults with intellectual disabilities.
    • For added flavour, include a set of twins.
  • 13 sets of brave parents.
  • 4 brave facilitators.
  • 1 brave charitable organization.
  • 1 accommodating university residence.
  • 1 enthusiastic university research team.
  • $40,000 in financial support.
DIRECTIONS:
  • Remove parents.
  • Pour all 14 young adults into residence.
  • Add facilitators, but do not overuse.
  • Stir for 50 days.
  • Enjoy the results, but start thinking about the next meal and how to keep eating for a lifetime.


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