Proclamation – Community Living Month, May 2025

“Whereas May is Community Living Month, a province-wide annual awareness campaign created to promote authentic community inclusion for people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families; and

Whereas for more than 60 years Community Living & Respite Northumberland have been committed to providing a range of supports and services, that are individualized as possible and meet the needs of children, youth, adults and families to live inclusive and fulfilling lives in their community; and

Whereas Community Living & Respite Northumberland has been helping families navigate various services and plans, community supports, employment support and supported living throughout Northumberland County; and

Whereas Community Living & Respite Northumberland envisions a society where people who have an intellectual disability belong and have equal rights, respect, acceptance, a sense of self-worth and opportunities for growth;

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim May 2025 to be ‘Community Living Month’ in Northumberland County.”