We were honored to welcome Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and MPP for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, along with Hon. Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon, Minister of Health, and […] The post Supporting Our Mission: Ministers Parsa and Jones Visit Kerry’s Place Homes appeared first on Kerry's Place ..read more

Join us on a nature walk through the Rouge! This nature walk is being held to honour valued Kerry’s Place volunteer and Peer Mentor named Avery. In addition to volunteering […] The post Employment Supports – Peer Support Group: Scarborough Nature Walk appeared first on Kerry's Place ..read more

Looking for Autistic and Non-Autistic adults to take part in our study exploring differences in analytic thinking styles, hoping to use this information to frame autistic differences as strengths rather than […] The post Analytic Thinking in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults Study appeared first on Kerry's Place ..read more

We invite you to participate in a research study conducted by the Autism, Stress, and Anxiety Program (ASAP Lab) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). This study aims to […] The post The Social Information Processing & Mental Health in Autism Study appeared first on Kerry's Place ..read more

We invite you to participate in a research study conducted by the Autism, Stress, and Anxiety Program (ASAP Lab) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). This study aims to […] The post Make Sense of Thoughts, Feelings, and Intentions appeared first on Kerry's Place ..read more

Thank you to everyone who completed our Community Services Feedback Survey! The survey was distributed from April 29 to May 31, 2024, seeking feedback from families and supported individuals who have participated in our community-based supports. The feedback provided will support Kerry’s Place in continuous improvement planning for the services and supports we provide across our communities. In response to the information received, Kerry’s Place is pleased to share we will be prioritizing and actioning the following: Increased communication and connection via a variety of mediums, i ..read more

As of July 1, 2024, a new regulation has come into effect for Behaviour Analysts to be regulated by the College of Psychologists of Ontario (soon to be the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario). The Government of Ontario mandated this new regulation in 2023 to improve safety and address the risk of harm to vulnerable Ontarians receiving ABA services. With the new regulation coming into effect, Ontarians can now have the confidence that anyone practising as a Behaviour Analyst is competent to provide safe, quality care and is accountable to a regulatory body for maintaini ..read more

[mk_mini_callout] POSITION POSTING #2811 SERVICE AREA: Supported Living LOCATION: Kerry’s Place Toronto Region – Toronto POSITION STATUS: Temporary Full-Time (Contract until October 2025; Two weeks written notice prior to contract end) HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays; Flexibility required as per Collective Agreement) HOURLY PAY RATE: $23.79 – $27.38 per hour BONAFIDE REQUIREMENT: Female Candidates Only UNION AFFILIATION: SEIU CLOSING DATE: 4:30pm, May 15, 2024 [/mk_mini_callout] Please note the base wages listed above include an additional $3/hr wage en ..read more

James has always been passionate about the great outdoors and, while living at Kerry’s Place, he found the perfect opportunity to blend his love for nature with a new hobby—beekeeping. Last year, with some support from the Passport Program, he got started with a single beginner’s beehive. But it wasn’t just James who became interested; staff from West House joined in, and together, they’ve turned his hobby into a budding enterprise. Now, James manages six bee hives. He’s not only become an adept beekeeper but also turned into a small-scale entrepreneur, selling the honey he harvests to s ..read more

[mk_mini_callout] POSITION POSTING # 2756 SERVICE AREA: Supported Living LOCATION: Kerry’s Place Central Region – Orangeville POSITION STATUS: Temporary Full – Time (Contract ending April 2025; Two Weeks Written Notice Prior to Contract End) HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Rotational Schedule; Flexibility Required As Per Collective Agreement) HOURLY PAY RATE: $22.28 – $27.08 per hour UNION AFFILIATION: CUPE Local 5284 CLOSING DATE: 4:30pm, May 15, 2024 [/mk_mini_callout] Please note the base wages listed above include an additional $3/hr wage enhanceme ..read more