ACE 2009

About A.C.E.

A.C.E. is a committee of people with an intellectual disability who have chosen to advocate for themselves both within Community Living Campbellford/Brighton and in their communities.

Members of A.C.E. provide valuable input to all committees at Community Living Campbellford Brighton. Their members sit on the Board of Directors, the Rights Commission and the Quality Enhancement Committee.

Executive Committee 2009

Jennifer Grol, Chairperson
Jason Rae, Treasurer
Patrica Hare, Secretary
Lynne Hanasiewicz, Director
Mary Fennell, Director
Tom McDowell, Director
Cora Haisma, Director
Jerry Dunham, Director
Mary Targett, Director
Dave Montgomery, Director
George Hughes, Director

Conference Remarks

We received these following Testimonials regarding previous Self Advocate Conference!

“I really enjoyed the conference & hope to see you all next year”
“I had a great time, thank you for this event”
“The conference was excellent once again! I learned a lot the past two days, it was nice to meet new friends and old friends”
“EVERYTHING that went on was more than I expected
“Thank you so much for the great hospitality – A terrific conference & a great experience”
“Great time for Networking & sharing Best Practices”
“I thought the speakers did well”

Not only are Advocates for Community Education making a difference within our association but they are also involved in various community roles in the Rotary Club, Business Improvement Association, and the Royal Canadian Legion

ACE 2009 Conference a Huge Success!!

Advocates for Community Education (ACE) successfully hosted their 6th Annual Self Advocacy Conference at the Holiday Inn Trenton on September 17th & 18th, 2009. They welcomed guest Speakers Keith Powell Community Living Ontario, John Draper Together we Rock, Dawn Lee Council on Quality and Leadership, Debbie and Mike LeBlanc Vital Self Discoveries, sprOUT, ARC Advocates, the A TEAM and Deron Hamel Axiom News.

This conference has attracted people from around the province by offering interesting and informative sessions and an opportunity for people to connect, create and build on friendships and network. For more information on ACE and our 7th Annual Conference being held on September 16th & 17th, 2010 please visit our website at www.communitylivingcampbellford.com or call 705.653.1821.