In Celebration of National Inclusive Education Month Community Living Ontario Proudly Announces 'Together We're Better' Contest Winners
Canada NewsWire
TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2014
TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2014 /CNW/ - On Wednesday, Feb. 19, winners of Community Living Ontario's 'Together We're Better' contest were announced. The contest invited elementary school aged
studentsfrom across Ontario to submit a video (class) or poem (individual
student) expressing why having students who have an intellectual
disability should be included in regular classes alongside students who
do not have a disability. Students were asked to create a video or
write a poem demonstrating how:
students of all abilities are included;
everyone is creatively involved;
we all benefit from our unique and individual contributions.
"We're very proud of this year's winners and we're thrilled with the
outcome. The number of entrants and the quality of their work far
exceeded our expectations," says Chris Beesley, CEO, Community Living
Ontario. "It was our intent to motivate elementary school aged students
across Ontario to creatively explore why 'Together We're Better'.We know that inclusive education works! Children who learn together in
school also learn to live well together as adults and are better able
to create and participate in communities where everyone belongs. While
we congratulate the winners, we also applaud the other entries for
their innovation and creativity."
About Community Living Ontario
Founded in 1953, Community Living Ontario is a non-profit, provincial association that advocates for people who
have an intellectual disability to be fully included in all aspects of
community life. The goal of Community Living Ontario is "that all
persons live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in
the community, and have the opportunity to participate effectively."
Community Living Ontario has over 12,000 members and represents 107
local Community Living Associations across Ontario. Learn more at: www.communitylivingontario.ca
