Ontario Families of Group Home Residents

We are a network of parents and siblings of residents of group homes across Ontario. Email us - [email protected] or find us @OntarioFGHR on Facebook

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) is all residents have for OTC meds, hygiene items, bedding/towels, all clothing, including winter coats/boots, etc. And maybe a coffee with a friend.

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

ODSP recipients who reside in group homes never get an increase to their personal needs allowance, but the agencies who run them do get a (much needed) increase.
Residents give $25-$100 of PNA to agencies for…1/2

@MichaelParsa @fordnation @MTaylorNDP @BonnieCrombie

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

…for transportation or other fees. That can leave as little as $49 per month that the resident has any control over.

Why does PNA not increase when everything else does?

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[Dr. Merrilee Fullerton @Dr_M_Fullerton]

This afternoon I spoke with the Premier and tendered my resignation as MPP for Kanata-Carleton and as Minister of Children, Community & Social Services, effective immediately. It has been a distinct honour to have represented the residents of Kanata-Carleton.

[Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) @CaregiverON]

Nominate a #caregiver who could benefit from some much-needed kindness. Don’t tell them though! That is part of our new Undercover Kindness Project – we will help coordinate a surprise to make things a little easier for them. https://t.co/Yt9Nthrb0x

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

We were the grateful recipients of a grant last year. This is an excellent capacity-building opportunity!

[Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) @CaregiverON]

One-time grants are available to Family Support Networks in ON with members who are unpaid #caregivers of adults with a developmental disability.
Learn more: https://t.co/i2ohdmSZWe

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

@DrVivianS hasn’t forgotten the impact of “visitor” bans on residents and caregivers, and neither should the rest of us.

Group home residents and caregivers are still processing the trauma.

[Dr.VivianS @DrVivianS]

https://t.co/zw2pj8G0AC

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

@julia_just_1 @DrFullertonMPP @fordnation This is also an example of why there is no room for profit in care.

[Yona Lunsky @yonalunsky]

We are also interested in learning about experiences of Cdn managers and leaders supporting adults with developmental disabilities during COVID-19
Link to survey: https://t.co/05JJKWFsWS

[Yona Lunsky @yonalunsky]

We are interested in learning about experiences of Cdn DSP's supporting adults with developmental disabilities during COVID-19.

Link to Survey: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Supports of DSPs: https://t.co/qX3WhKzRxA
Questions ?
Email [email protected]

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

Please consider this research opportunity for families of people with developmental disabilities across Canada. Starts next week and offers flexible participation methods.
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[Yona Lunsky @yonalunsky]

Not too late…

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

Does your loved one’s group home have a nurse on staff? ⬇️

[Karyn RN @KarynRN4]

Due to my mom being sick with Covid, I’m the “it” person now for Angie 24/7. Yesterday when I spoke to her group home manager I let her know I want to advocate for better, not just for Angie but for all clients in group homes and their staff. 1/3

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

Have you voted yet? Check out this chart put together by @CLOntario outlining party platforms on issues related to people with disabilities.

[Yona Lunsky @yonalunsky]

Please share info about this @CIHR_IRSC project co-taught with several family leaders and myself… we want to see how our co-designed course helps Cdn families of adults w developmental disabilities get through this stage of the pandemic

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

A 🧵, from the sister of an Ontario group home resident.

If you have no personal experience in supporting a family member who resides in a group home, here is a small window into what we and our loved ones go through.

Thank you @KarynRN4 and Angie for sharing with us all.

[Karyn RN @KarynRN4]

We left the hospital late last night after no acute cardiac findings. There was no interest from the medical team in getting answers for her increasing episodes of light flashes/headache/dizzy. She has so many yesterday & is suffering intensely with them. 💔My heart breaks. 1/9

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

If you’re looking for more information regarding disability-related issues prior to the June 2 election, consider signing up for this virtual event ⬇️

[David Lepofsky @DavidLepofsky]

Attend the May 17 Virtual and In-Person Ontario Election Candidates Debate on Disability Issues– & more great media coverage of The election's disability #accessibility issues https://t.co/yDZRR59yQp #AODA #OntarioElection #OnElxn #Onpoli

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

Lisa presented to our group in February, but if you missed it here’s another (free) opportunity to learn more about guardianship.

We appreciated her frank discussion on why you may need it, and why you may not.

[Lisa Feldstein @lisafeldstein]

8 days until our (free) webinar! (Why would I need to become guardian of property?) - Join us on Thursday, April 28 at 6pm #guardianship
https://t.co/3IBlLwsKvr

[ODSP ActionCoalition @ODSPAction]

We've partnered w/ @ODCoalition & @djnontario to hold our 2nd #Rally4ODSP @ Queen's Park on Apr 28th starting @ noon, to draw attention & demand an increase to woefully inadequate SA rates which have REMAINED FROZEN since 2018!
#ONpoli #ODSPoverty #RaiseTheRates #DoTheMath

[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

An important documentary about institutionalization in Ontario, including accounts from families and survivors.

Trailer and ticket info here:

https://t.co/4m2QJNsAHK

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[Ontario Families of Group Home Residents @ONfghr]

If you missed our webinar with @InclusionCA on their position statement on housing, they are hosting another in June ⬇️

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

Interested in Inclusion Canada’s work on Employment, Income Security or Housing? Our Take is a 3-part webinar series where we deep-dive into our values-driven approach to these key areas of work.

Details and registration info available here: https://t.co/Fer8t5XIAD