Safehaven
1173 Bloor Street West M6H 1M9 Toronto, ON, Canada

It's no secret that 2020 has been a year like no other. Check out our CEO Susan Bisaillon's latest blog post to get a glimpse into what this year looked like at Safehaven: https://www.linkedin.com//2020-year-like-other-susan-bis/

"Diverse dolls, like the Down Syndrome doll, can teach children to embrace diversity and inclusion, and normalise the spectrum of human development. "This may in turn teach our children to become more empathic and open-minded, as well as foster feelings of acceptance, confidence and hope amongst those who might otherwise be viewed as 'different'." It's great to see large companies like Kmart leading the way for inclusive play! #WeBelong... https://thenewdaily.com.au//12/05/barbie-down-syndrome-do/

#WaybackWednesday - Ok, technically this wasn't "way back" (even though sometimes it feels like it was!) but enjoy these photos of some great memories and moments from our holiday celebrations at Safehaven last year!

Today, we're excited to be launching our new #SafehavenSpotlight series, which will help you get to know the exceptional individuals on our team working tirelessly to provide the best care to our clients! This month’s #SafehavenSpotlight landed on our newest CCC: Amanda! Position: Client Care Coordinator of our Aurora Site... Years of delivering care: 15 What I’m doing when I’m not at work: I am likely refinishing antique furniture or binging books on the app Audible See more

You may find yourself dwelling on the things you can’t do this holiday season because of the restrictions currently in place in many regions across the province. Though it’s inevitable that the holidays will look a lot different this year, this doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate while still prioritizing the health and safety of you and your loved ones! Here are four ways you can ignite your holiday spirit while staying safe:

#GivingTuesdayCA is only one week away! Help support Safehaven by entering CanadaHelps' contest, which gives us a chance to win $5,000 that will go towards providing the best quality care, programming and facilities for individuals with medically complex care needs. #WeBelong https://www.canadahelps.org/en/givingtuesday-pledge/

I can do anything that I want to, I just do it a little different. Mayli Gibson was born with Spina Bifida and is paralyzed from the waist down - but this hasn’t stopped her from inspiring countless people who have watched her turn her disability into an opportunity. She’s a dancer, track star, WCMX (wheelchair motor cross) enthusiast and much more. Learn more about this week’s inspiring #RoleModelOfTheWeek here: https://bit.ly/3730ldH #WeBelong

This week’s #RoleModelOfTheWeek, Jason Benetti, is the only national broadcaster in the US with cerebral palsy. His childhood dream was to become the lead play-by-play voice of the Chicago White Sox. Through hard work, determination and embracing his uniqueness, he made his dream come true! #WeBelong

What do you give someone who has everything? This holiday season, consider making a donation to Safehaven in their name (www.safehaven.to/donate). It’s not only a meaningful gift for the recipient but will also change the lives of the exceptional individuals in our care. Here’s just one of the ways your gift will make an impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUVdcyZeE4w

Every child, regardless of age or ability, deserves to thrive and be treated with dignity and respect. #NationalChildDay serves as a reminder that every child’s voice matters and that we all play a role in ensuring these voices and futures are supported. #WeBelong

Thank you to Google for awarding us with a Google Ad Grant. This gift will help us share our story with more people and will support our efforts to drive positive change within the developmental sector, making sure everyone knows We Belong. #ThankYouThursday #WeBelong

Read Joseph's story on pg.13 of our 2019-2020 Impact Report to see a firsthand example of why we work so hard to advocate for care after 18. Like everyone, medically complex individuals deserve to thrive at all ages and stages of life! #WeBelong https://bit.ly/3pFMWki