OASIS letter to Federal Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty; Respecting Budget Announcement

Posted 05/12/08

 "I am writing as President of OASIS (Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals With Special Needs) to express our appreciation for the announcement in your budget speech of the intention to create a program whereby families can accumulate a fund of up to $200,000 with tax deductible contributions and some matching Government funds that can be used for the benefit of their handicapped children...."

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OASIS Best Practice Policy and Procedure Manual

Posted 05/12/08

OASIS is pleased to offer free to its members (or non-members for a $100 fee) a comprehensive “Best Practice” manual developed over several years and now made available as part of your membership privileges. The Board of Directors of OASIS is thankful to a number of people for this project. Details are posted in the members only section of the site

MySummerCamps.com

Posted 05/12/08

MySummerCamps.com is a free online directory that assists parents and children in their search for summer camp programs.

The site lists nearly 500 Special Needs Camps including 63 specialized Developmental Disabilities camps where parents find programs for their children.

Meet Gerry Sutton, the New OASIS President

Posted 05/12/08

 Gerry’s involvement as a volunteer in the developmental sector has been extensive. He served as President of the Montreal Association, the Quebec Association and served as Director for the Canadian Association, (chaired the meeting in Winnipeg that organized it). He was the President of the Child Guidance Centre, Island of Montreal, a Director for Community Living Oakville from 1990 -1993, President from 1991 -1993 and again from 1997 - 2001. Gerry was also the interim Executive Director of the agency for an eighteen month period in 1991-1992.

Letter from President Gerald Sutton Respecting the OASIS response to "Opportunities and Action"

Posted 05/12/08

OASIS Members,

I am pleased to send to all our member agencies the response from OASIS to the Ministry's document "Opportunities and Action".