ICAN CERD

12/27/2025

🌟 Employee of the Month 🌟

We are proud to recognize Robert, one of our dedicated Rehabilitation Support Workers, as our Employee of the Month for December!

Robert consistently demonstrates professionalism, compassion, and a strong commitment to supporting individuals in their rehabilitation journeys. He goes above and beyond to ensure people feel respected, encouraged, and empowered, while always bringing a calm, positive presence to his work.

Thank you, Robert, for the meaningful impact you make every day. 👏

12/24/2025

12/23/2025

And that wraps up our Holiday Luncheons! 🎄✨

From clients to staff and everyone in between, these moments of connection, laughter, and shared meals truly captured the spirit of the season. We are so grateful for the time spent together, the conversations shared, and the sense of community that makes our organization so special.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these gatherings so meaningful. The holidays are about coming together, and we couldn’t be more thankful for ours. 💛

Until next time, wishing everyone a season filled with warmth, joy, and appreciation. 💚

12/22/2025

There’s nothing sweeter than time spent together 💛

Our supportive housing clients had a wonderful afternoon decorating gingerbread houses. A time full of laughter, creativity, and holiday cheer! Activities like this create connection, spark joy, and make the season feel extra special.

12/19/2025

Our annual Door Decorating Contest is here, and we need YOUR help to pick the winner! ✨

Our departments worked extra hard to create the most festive, creative, and fun door designs, and now it's your turn to vote ✅

How to cast your vote:

- comment your favourite below with the number
- like/heart react the photo

Voting is open until December 26, 2025.

Good luck to all our participants!🌟🎅

12/19/2025

Please note that ICAN will be closed on both Christmas and Boxing Day to enjoy some much deserved rest for the Holiday Season. 🎄
The office will be back open on December 29th. Happy Holidays!
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Veuillez noter que CERD sera fermé le jour de Noël et le lendemain de Noël (Boxing Day) afin de profiter d’un repos bien mérité pendant la période des Fêtes. 🎄
Le bureau rouvrira le 29 décembre. Joyeuses Fêtes !

12/18/2025

✨ Holiday cheer ✨

The last two weeks have been filled with connection, laughter, and meaningful moments as we’ve been celebrating the holiday season together. From shared meals and festive activities to simple moments of togetherness, it’s been a wonderful reminder of the importance of community and belonging.

Stay tuned for more pictures and celebrations to come! 🥰🎄

12/16/2025

The holidays often bring busy gatherings, decorated spaces, special events, and altered routines. For many people, particularly persons living with disabilities and older adults, these changes can create unintended barriers. Crowded venues, inaccessible entrances, limited seating, bright lights, and loud music can make it difficult for everyone to fully participate.

Accessibility during the holidays means being mindful and intentional. It can be as simple as:
* Choosing accessible venues and ensuring clear pathways
* Providing seating options and quiet spaces
* Sharing information in plain language and accessible formats
* Being flexible, patient, and open to different needs

True holiday spirit is about belonging. When we prioritize accessibility, we send a powerful message: everyone is welcome, everyone matters, and everyone deserves to celebrate in a way that feels safe, comfortable, and joyful.

This season, let’s commit to creating spaces and experiences that reflect kindness, respect, and inclusion, because the holidays are better when no one is left out. ✨🎄

12/15/2025

Snowy days are meant for creativity, and a little Christmas magic! ❄️

Our ECC units spent the morning crafting snow globes and building festive scenes, and the results were just as joyful as the process. So much fun and glitter!

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12/13/2025

💚 Acts of Kindness Matter 💕

The holidays are a time for giving, not just gifts, but care, attention, and support. A simple act of kindness can spark joy, create connection, and remind someone they are not alone. Let’s make kindness the heart of our holiday celebrations.