Community Living Prince Edward

10/15/2026

Today is October 15...

October 15 has been declared Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day by the Province of Ontario as a result of the passage of Bill 141: Pregnancy and Infant Loss, Research and Awareness Act.

Thousands of families across Canada are devastated each year by the death of their baby through miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal loss.

The unique grief of bereaved parents should be acknowledged and special support given to the many families who have suffered from such a tragic experience. This day provides us the opportunity to show support to those who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or the death of an infant.

Learn more: https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/

Read the full proclamation:https://www.thecounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Pregnancy-and-Infant-Loss-Awareness-Day-October-15.pdf

10/13/2026

🗳️ 🍁 Everything you need to know to cast your 2026 municipal election vote on or before Oct 26 via Prince Edward County

The Community Newsletter Special Edition: 2026 Municipal Election has just been published! 🗳

Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/pecounty/2026municipalelectionsinformation

10/13/2026

October 29 is coming up, register now for this informative session with P4P Planning Network

Curious about the latest updates on developmental services reform? Join us on October 29th at 7 pm EDT for an upcoming French/English presentation on the work that’s underway— guided by the vision in which people with developmental disabilities are empowered to live the lives they choose, with support from their communities, personal networks, and government to belong, participate, and thrive.

Register at the link here: https://conta.cc/4zfJobp

We will be collecting questions in advance to address as many as possible during the live Q&A segment with Christine Kuepfer and Amy Olmstead from the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services (MCCSS). Please submit your questions by October 23 at 11:59 pm EDT using the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L7YDTKH

If you cannot access the form, you may submit your questions to [email protected].

10/13/2026

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If you’re supporting a family member with a disability, one of the most important steps you can take to help secure their future is to create a will and estate plan.

Join us on October 28th at 7pm EDT for the Wills & Estate Planning webcast, where we discuss the fundamental elements of an estate plan, setting up a will, and other important considerations families must be aware of when future planning for a family member with a disability.

Register here: https://conta.cc/4qGP89W



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10/12/2026

Looking for support for yourself or a family member?

Join us on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
12:00 pm noon to 7:00 pm at 67 King Street, Unit 1, Picton, ON

We’re here to help you explore your options and connect with developmental services and community resources.

We can help you connect with:�
> Developmental services and supports
> Funding and financial resources
> Community programs
> Local programs
> Referrals to services and agencies
> Family and caregiver supports
> Other services that may meet your needs

How to connect�
Call 613-476-6038 ext. 119 to make an appointment or simply drop in and connect with us!

Let us help you find the right supports and resources.

Community Living Prince Edward is dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families explore possibilities, pursue opportunities, make choices and live the life they choose.

We’re proud to have championed Inclusion in Prince Edward County for more than 60 years!

10/11/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Community Living Prince Edward! 🍂

As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to the incredible team members, families, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who help make our work possible.

Together, we create opportunities for inclusion, belonging, and meaningful lives for the people we support. Every day, our team works alongside people and families, providing support at home, in the workplace, and throughout the community while fostering connections and helping people achieve their goals.

We also recognize that while many will be spending time with family and friends this weekend, some of our dedicated team members will be working to ensure the people we serve continue to receive the support and opportunities they deserve. We are deeply grateful for their commitment.

This Thanksgiving, we celebrate the kindness, compassion, and community spirit that bring us together and help build a stronger, more inclusive Prince Edward County.

From all of us at Community Living Prince Edward, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and restful Thanksgiving.

10/09/2026

WOW! Looking really great...

10/08/2026

We agree! Thank you so much for your beautification of our entrance on King Street - it is gorgeous every season, particularly October - Wild by Design

06/11/2026

FYI

Stay tuned for this insights-packed conversation coming next Tuesday, June 16!

There aren’t any statistics on exactly how many Canadians who have a disability live in rural and remote parts of the country.

And almost two-thirds of all the municipalities in Canada, are remote.

There are some distinctly different challenges for people who have a disability in remote and rural comunities compared to urban cities.

Tune in to Episode 43 of our podcast and learn about them.

We’ve got the perspective from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and from Fredricton, New Brunswick in Eastern Canada. Both areas are remote, in fact almost 50% of New Brunswickers live in rural areas.

Don’t miss this conversation with:

–Denise McKee, Executive Director of The Northwest Territories Council on Disability
–Shelley Petit, Chair of The New Brunswick Coalition of Persons With Disabilities





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06/11/2026

FYI

The County is currently developing a Youth Engagement Strategy and is hosting a series of engagement sessions to help shape the plan. They are seeking input from young people aged 14–29 and want to hear directly about what's missing or hard to access in Prince Edward County.

There are three upcoming opportunities for youth to get involved and share their perspectives:

June 17 - Ameliasburgh Town Hall (5-7pm)
June 18 - Picton Town Hall (5-7pm)
June 22 - Virtual (5-6pm)

Contact Ashley Steward at [email protected] for more information.