2012-2013 - Grandview Children`s Centre

Our Mission Grandview Children’s Centre provides services
and support for children and youth with special needs and
their families to achieve their personal best Our Vision
Inspiring possibilities for children and youth with special needs
REPORT
from the
CHAIR
At Grandview Children’s Centre
and a presentation by the Central East Local Health
(Grandview) we work to realize
Integration Network (LHIN) regarding strategic di-
the vision of “inspiring possibili-
rections for the LHIN.
ties” for children and youth with
special needs.” This past year, the
continued its second year. The Board has enjoyed
Grandview Board continued to
and gained valuable insight by hearing these first-
advance this vision and mission
hand accounts of the issues affecting families who
of the organization.
access our services. On behalf of the Board, I would
The first year working
like to convey our most sincere thanks and appreci-
with our Strategic Plan: Inspiring
ation to those families who have shared their stories
Possibilities 2012-2017 allowed us
with a goal to improvement and innovation.
to focus on the strategic impera-
The Finance and Facilities Committee, Chaired
tives and concentrate the organi-
by Wilson Little, has the fiduciary duty and account-
zation on what is important. In
ability to oversee policy and performance for all op-
this Annual Report you will read
erating and capital spending and for financial strat-
about the many program and
egy and reporting.
service innovations and advanc-
es to meet the growing needs of
dren’s Rehabilitation Services (OACRS) 2013 pre-
those we serve across Durham Region.
In addition to the above, the “voice of the family”
As indicated in the Ontario Association of Chil-
budget submission, 2010 was the last year there was
The Board continued to work well under the gov-
a financial investment in the children’s rehabilita-
ernance structure developed to support Board best
tion system. Unfortunately, frozen budgets in 2011
practices.
and 2012 have eroded the 2010 gains and the demand
for services is increasing. Grandview is continuing
The Governance Excellence Committee, Chaired
by Chris Kooy, continued its work of ensuring sound
the quest for innovative, effective, efficient service
Board policy and procedure, bylaw review and leg-
delivery; however, limits on funding will increas-
islative compliance of our organization within our
ingly reduce our capacity. Grandview Children’s
sector. The Board development plan this past year
Foundation continues to work to support gaps in
included education and sessions regarding: Ethics at
funding to ease the wait times for services. We are
Grandview, Board responsibility and accountability,
inspired by the work they do and thank them for the
status report of the Durham Region Applied Behav-
efforts to raise friends, funds and awareness across
ioural Analysis Program for Children and Youth
Durham Region.
with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the research port-
The Priorities and Performance Committee,
folio at Grandview, Medical Services at Grandview
Chaired by Todd Ramsey, has been working to over-
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BOARD
of
TRUSTEES
see the implementation of the Strategic Plan. A new
ment project and will continue to work with local
key performance indicator scorecard and revised
and provincial governments to secure the required
quality improvement and risk management report-
approvals to build a facility to serve our commu-
ing as per our Quality Improvement Plan, across
nity in Durham Region for years to come.
programs and services, have advanced our use of
outcome measurement and improvement sciences.
hard working and dedicated as the Grandview Chil-
The Committee also actively prepared the organi-
dren’s Centre Board. On behalf of the Board, we
It is a privilege to serve as Chair of a Board as
zation for the June 2013
Accreditation
Canada
survey.
The Board acknowl-
edges
the
dedication
and commitment of all
staff at Grandview and
their continuous work
to deliver best practices
and innovation to our
clients. They are simply
the best!
This June, Grandview says “Farewell” to
a key member of the
team.
AMBASSADOR
After almost 28
Isabella
years of service, Jean
Callaghan,
Executive
Assistant to the Board
retires. Jean has been a
cornerstone of Grandview’s success over the years
look forward to supporting
and we would be lost without her support, orga-
and continuing the successes we have had in Dur-
nizational skills, and great sense of humour. On
ham Region for the past six decades.
behalf of the Board, I would like to wish Jean best
wishes for a wonderful retirement.
Jackie Long
Chair
We remain in urgent need of a capital develop-
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“I feel strongly that the future will belong to individuals and
organizations that can collaborate across traditional boundaries to shine a light on new corners of our world.” - P. Kerger
Grandview
Children’s
and families in Durham Region and to strengthen
Centre is celebrating 60 years of
our existing capital proposal request. This past year we:
service in 2013. This significant
REPORT
from the
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
milestone brings me to reflect
Reviewed papers and reports released by the On-
on the strength of all those who
tario Government pertaining to the range of service
have served before us to ensure
we provide to ensure our planning is consistent with
children and youth with special
and supports the directions and vision of the Govern-
needs and their families in Dur-
ment. These reports include: Ontario’s Action Plan for
ham Region receive the care and
Health Care, Ontario’s Action Plan for Youth, Mov-
service they require. The Grand-
ing on Mental Health: a System that Makes Sense for
view legacy is rich and we are
Children and Youth, and The Ontario Early Years
honoured to continue this work.
Policy Framework.
understands
Completed an Economic Benefits Analysis of Grand-
the power of partnership and col-
Grandview
view Children’s Centre currently, and during po-
laboration to maximize service to
tential construction to quantify our importance in
the clients we serve. In 2012-2013
Durham Region pertaining to jobs, job creation and
we continued to strengthen re-
impact on the local and province economy.
lationships across Durham Region and beyond to
Re-casted the original 2008 capital development pro-
ensure we are shining light on new possibilities for
posal’s design/costing with updated and validated
our clients as we respond to new opportunities and
functional planning data (i.e. population projections,
challenges. Guided by our 2012-2017 Strategic Plan,
Highway 407 impact in Durham Region, and the
Grandview has excelled this past year and we are
pending impact of the development of Seaton in Dur-
poised to continue to achieve success in the coming
ham Region which is expected to bring 70,000 more
year. The initiatives you will discover in these pages
residents to the Region).
represent just some of our outstanding advances.
Re-casted the original design requirement of a 9-10
acre parcel of land for our facility to now have it fit
Our number one priority remains obtaining ap-
proval from the Ontario Government for a Capital
onto a 2-3 acre parcel of land.
Development Project to secure appropriate facili-
Re-casted the 2008 vision of a children’s treatment
ties to better serve children and youth with special
centre based on some interesting developments
needs and their families in Durham Region.
underway in Durham Region in post-secondary
We understand the economic climate in the Prov-
education organizations, research and innovation,
ince of Ontario, and remain committed to ensuring
recreation, health and municipal development op-
we consider all options to serve the children, youth
portunities.
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AMBASSADOR
Summayah
There is little disagreement about our need to develop
Grandview Children’s Foundation is preparing
a new facility:
to launch a capital campaign to raise community
funds to assist in the delivery of a new facility for
Our space constraints continue to grow in signifi-
Durham Region.
cance. We are in a 30-year old building designed to
serve 400 children, now serving close to 5,000.
and no child should be disadvantaged because they
Space constraints reduce our ability to offer group.
live in our Region. We are deeply committed to con-
therapy sessions which have many proven benefits,
tinued partnership, innovation and practice trans-
and would also contribute to wait-list reduction.
formation to meet the needs of those we serve.
Over 1,400 children are currently waiting for service.
at Grandview.
ebrate many achievements in 2012-2013.
Some children wait 5-6 weeks for service; however,
I must acknowledge and thank each and every
many wait 6-18 months.
member of Grandview’s staff , all of whom are dedi-
The benefits of early intervention are well-docu-
cated to the mission and vision of Grandview. This
mented: wait-lists sabotage potential.
year a very special thank you goes to Jean Callaghan
We have installed five portable buildings - the maxi-
who is retiring after almost 28 years of excellence
mum permitted at our Oshawa site due to space con-
and service as Executive Assistant to the Executive
straints - but we continue to work with inadequate
Director. Jean is woven into every aspect of Grand-
and outgrown space.
view Children’s Centre and with her retirement an
We have no options for expansion at our existing
era is ending, but we are happy that Jean will have
locations.
more time to enjoy her family and most especially
With no other option available to us, we are spend-
her beautiful grandchildren.
ing over $150,000 annually to lease space in order to
serve Durham Region children, youth and families;
Jackie Long and the entire Board, including our
leasing space uses precious operating funds which
Medical Director Dr. Carolyn Hunt, for their guid-
could be used to reduce the wait-list.
ance and commitment to governance best practices
We are also facing challenges at our leased sites,
to navigate the best possible course for Grandview.
Every child deserves to reach their full potential
While there remains much to do, we can also cel-
Thank you to our Centre Board of Trustees Chair
in particular the Whitby satellite and our outreach
sites in north and east Durham Region.
Demand for services will continue to grow based on
Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann ECEDH, R.N., B.A., M.B.A.
recent Durham Region birth and population statis-
Executive Director
tics. Our Region already has one of the province’s
largest 0-19 age cohorts, and it is expected to grow by
another 31% by the year 2031.
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I N S P I R
BY POSSIBILITIES
Clinical Services
cases and as a result my son flourished.” Another re-
Guided by our strategic priorities, and living our
ported, “…my child enjoyed (the group) very much…
Mission and Vision, we were inspired to improve
He built one of his first friendships with his paired
service and access in the following ways:
partner.”
Service Delivery, Quality and Performance
Durham Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-based
Services and Supports for Children and Youth with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their Families:
Enhanced quality and built capacity to meet the
needs of children, youth and their families
This year we established a number of new therapy
groups and parent workshops to improve family
Durham ABA-based Services has been available to
networking, increase caregivers’ strategies to sup-
families for a full fiscal year. Grandview Children’s
port their child/youth’s skills development and to
Centre (lead agency) and our partners Lake Ridge
increase awareness of Grandview’s services and
Community Support Services (LRCSS), Resources for
community supports/opportunities.
Exceptional Children and Youth – Durham Region
(RFECY) and University of Ontario Institute of Tech-
Parent and Child Talk (PACT): This alternative “Par-
nology (UOIT) provided service to 473 children and
ent/Caregiver Training” program supported par-
youth and their families and exceeded the target of
ents/caregivers of children 30-42 months of age who
456. We continue to seek additional opportunities to
have been identified with delayed speech and/or
provide group therapy for clients when suitable, and
language skills. We provided feedback and coaching
to increase the rate of goal achievement for families.
to the parents/caregivers and they had an opportu-
This year the Durham ABA-based Services Admis-
nity to share their experiences with other families
sions Team developed and launched an on-line Ori-
with similar experiences.
entation Session to improve access for families who
were unable to attend in person. Parents continue
Life after Diagnosis… and follow-up networking ses-
to share their appreciation for the program and the
sion: 18 families attended “Life after Diagnosis...”, a
difference it has made in the lives of their children
Link ‘n Learn event hosted by Social Work Services
and families. Parents commented, “(clinicians) are
for parents/caregivers. A guest speaker and a panel
not afraid to approach less conventional learning
of Grandview parents spoke about their personal
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Crystalynn
and
Elizabeth
journeys of coming to
terms with their child’s
disability,
resulting
in
many parents who participated reporting that this
session helped to reshape
their thoughts about their
child’s disability. In response to parent requests,
our Family Facilitator hosted a follow-up networking
session for families to further discuss life after diagnosis.
Adventures in Parasport: Working with two physiotherapists, Therapeutic Recreation staff and volunteers during an 8-week session, our school-age and
Increasing Social Participation through the use of
adolescent clients experienced a range of adapted
Social Media: This Therapeutic Recreation group ex-
sport and parasport activities, such as wheelchair
posed participants to a variety of social media tools,
tennis, martial arts, boccia, wheelchair basketball,
such as Facebook, Skype, FaceTime, internet games
para-equestrian, and sledge hockey, to raise their
and other apps. This forum was used to promote
awareness of opportunities in the community to
interactions among peers, improve social participa-
participate in competitive sports.
tion, develop teamwork strategies, and encourage
healthy competition. One parent reported that the
New swimming program:
group “totally changed her son’s life” because he is
Therapeutic
now able to use social media to connect with people.
Recreation
piloted a program at our
Jack
pool in Oshawa designed
Independent Living - partnership with the March of
to help clients develop
Dimes Turning Point Group: This program will guide ad-
the
skills
olescents to develop independent living skills and provide
needed for participa-
them with a platform representative of adulthood to ap-
tion on a competitive
ply and experiment with acquired skills. March of Dimes
team. The athletes were
is also partnering with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab to
then encouraged to join
develop this group in Toronto, and will be running both
swim teams in their
groups simultaneously to enable workshops and ideas to
local
be shared. Anticipated launch: Summer 2013.
To
swimming
communities.
support successful
transition for the kids, consultation was offered by
Transformation and Integration
Grandview staff to the swimming coaches.
G-Tube Feeding Training: G-Tube feeding education
Promote integration with our community partners
to ensure children and youth receive services they
need, where they need them and when they need them
was provided to Therapeutic Recreation staff to allow in-
creased access to Grandview’s summer camp program.
We continued our partnership with the Ontario Early
Recreation staff from the Town of Ajax also participated
Years Centres (OEYC) - Durham Early Literacy Spe-
in the training to support children and youth with G-
cialists, to co-host our second annual Spring into Liter-
tubes who may attend their summer camp programs.
acy & Numeracy Conference. This year, we broadened
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the intended audience to include parents. Our keynote
with Infant and Child Development Services of Dur-
speaker Brenda L. Smith-Chant, PhD., Chair and As-
ham Region to provide psycho-educational assess-
sociate Professor at Trent University, spoke about the
ments for long-term clients. By providing this re-
importance of early numeracy. Staff from Grandview,
source, we are able to enhance the overall capacity for
OEYC and the Durham District School Board facilitat-
these assessments to be completed within our Region.
ed four interactive “Make and Take” sessions focusing
on early literacy and numeracy. Year over year atten-
Medical Services at Grandview and Lakeridge Health Os-
dance increased, and more vendors and organizations
hawa Genetics Department continue to engage in a col-
set up displays. Feedback from participants was over-
laborative process to provide seamless care to families.
whelmingly positive: 90% of respondents indicated
they liked the format and learned new strategies to
Grandview staff provided clinical placement support
develop children’s literacy and numeracy skills.
to 19 students. Grandview has agreements with thir-
Grandview participated in a number of other public aware-
teen universities and colleges locally, provincially
ness activities to support early identification and intervention
and internationally. These placements offer learn-
for children with special needs. These activities also support
ing opportunities for the students as well as the staff.
community awareness and prevention by providing parents/
The students have been a tremendous assistance
caregivers with information about resources and strategies
with collecting and reviewing research for some of
for skills development. The activities/topics included:
our quality improvement projects and evidence-
Ready-Set-Grow Check-ups: a multi-agency
based practices.
community screening (10 sessions throughout the Region)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
information session
School’s Cool (school readiness program)
Speech and Language Development in-service for Ontario Early Years Centres staff
Various community parent groups
Knowledge Discovery and Exchange
Foster discovery, innovation and knowledge exchange
Innovation through research partnerships continues to expand at Grandview. Consistent with the
direction set in our Strategic Plan, Grandview is currently participating in a total of 14 research-related
activities, including those highlighted here:
The feedback from sponsors and participants was
very positive.
Grandview currently has five projects underway
with the University of Ontario Institute of Tech-
Our Preschool Outreach Program (POP) completed
nology (UOIT). The first-ever research project to be
another satisfaction survey for its services. Licensed
completed entirely at Grandview proceeded under
childcare centres participating in the survey rated
the supervision of Grandview’s research associate
their overall satisfaction with the consultation ser-
Dr. Meghann Lloyd, with Masters Student Ashley
vices provided through POP as good to excellent.
Thompson defending her thesis “Constraint Induced
Comments included, “Excellent support to the day-
Therapy in a Camp Setting in the Community.” Two
care workers in assisting them in helping the chil-
occupational therapists and Therapeutic Recreation
dren,” “We rely on the equipment for the inclusion,
staff were directly involved in this work. We wish
safety and mobility of the children in the program,”
Ashley success in her upcoming PhD program and
“Gives staff fresh ideas and new ways of thinking,”
look forward to seeing this work published.
and POP’s “team approach” is beneficial.
Grandview is a partner with the Ontario Brain InGrandview entered into a collaborative partnership
stitute (OBI) and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabili-
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tation Hospital for the CP-Net study for the next 5
Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services
years. OBI is funding a part-time research assistant
(OACRS) annual conference to share our journey to
position at Grandview and collecting data on chil-
support our organization’s ethical decision-making
dren with cerebral palsy and their families partici-
process, including the Ethics Roundtable developed
pating in this project.
by Grandview to evaluate ethical issues brought forward by staff. In addition to sharing our ethics tools,
Grandview is working with CanChild to develop
examples of roundtable discussions that resulted in
a tool to measure the severity of autism, and the
changes in practice were presented.
impact of intervention as presenting symptoms of
autism are diverse and differ in intensity for each
One of the changes implemented as a result of Eth-
individual child. This is similar to the establishment
ics Roundtable discussion is a change to the policy
of the now world-renowned Gross Motor Function
that now enables staff members who choose to offer
Classification System (GMFCS) for children with ce-
private therapy services to provide it to any family,
rebral palsy. It is only with the help of many chil-
including those with children eligible for service at
dren’s treatment centres like Grandview that this
Grandview. The revised policy mitigates the risk of
work can be accomplished. We thank our supporters for
any perceived or actual conflict of interest with the
recognizing the importance of this type of collaboration.
inclusion of certain stipulations.
Grandview appointed our first Professional Prac-
Enablers: People, Technology and Facility
Foster a healthy, positive and supportive working
culture and the leadership capacity and teamwork
of our people, families and partners
tice Leader and Discipline Leaders. Our new Interprofessional Practice Team (IPT) is in line with
Grandview’s Strategic Initiative of Interprofessional
Practice Excellence to provide improved support to
our clinicians in their evidence-based practices. The
Grandview provided educational assistance for ten
work of our IPT also benefits our clients, families,
staff to attend The American Academy of Cerebral
staff and colleagues in other children’s rehabilita-
Palsy and Developmental Medicine, an interna-
tion services provincially and nationally. The IPT
tional conference held in Toronto in 2012. Staff gain
has already: hosted an Interprofessional Regulatory
knowledge about leading and best practices at the
College Forum (for occupational therapy, physio-
conference, and then provide recommendations for
therapy, speech-language pathology, social work
improving our practices or launching new programs
and audiology), finalized a template for standard-
at Grandview. The implementation of the Muscle
ized appointment types and coordinated its first In-
Tone Clinic and the concept of the Constraint Ther-
terprofessional Journal Club. The IPT has also developed
apy Cast Camp are just two examples of programs
a three-phased plan to streamline clinical documentation.
arising from participating in this world class professional development opportunity.
In September 2012 Grandview hosted an Ethics
workshop for staff facilitated by Peter Allatt, Clini-
Two Clinical Managers received their Professional
cal Ethicist. Staff received an overview of Ethics,
Management Certificate from UOIT.
our Ethics Policy and Procedure, Consensus Framework for Decision Making, Ethics Worksheet, Ethics
The Director of Clinical Services and Professional
Roundtable Process, Ethics Committee Terms of Ref-
Practice Leader received certificates in LEAN Yellow
erence (new), Framework for Ethical Decision Mak-
Belt through Accreditation Canada. The skills and
ing and our new Code of Ethics. In November 2012,
knowledge from these education sessions is applied
Grandview facilitated a presentation at the Ontario
to daily practice to support staff and program development.
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Grandview received the Durham Healthy Workplace
ment of the facility. Staff and client
Award, thanks to the work of our Wellness Committee.
services relocated to our Oshawa site
while we sourced an appropriate loca-
Grandview transitioned to a new clinical informa-
tion for our services in east Durham
tion system for our clinical documentation. This sig-
Region. Shortly after, we experienced
nificant undertaking required education, communi-
a flood at our Ajax satellite site neces-
cation and workflow considerations that challenged
sitating the temporary relocation of 20
us all. As with any new system, there will continue
staff to our Oshawa site while our Ajax
to be upgrades and tweaks, and work is ongoing to
site was restored. During this time,
bring the full potential of the system to life.
families from west Durham Region
travelled to Oshawa and Whitby and
Improving access to technology at Grandview: new
other temporary locations for their
iPads and a SMART Board. Grandview Children’s
appointments. We are happy to report
Foundation facilitated a significant donation to
our Ajax site is now fully restored and
boost the technological capabilities of Grandview
we will be opening new space in Bow-
Children’s Centre with the purchase of new iPads
manville soon. While managing the
and a SMART Board. We are grateful that technology
floods, we also focused on other safety
is helping change children’s lives at Grandview.
priorities, such as health screenings
and proper hand hygiene practices.
Access to safe, collaborative space in our facilities
and in the community
New safety procedures at our Oshawa
site resulted from the completion of two prospective
analysis studies regarding staff working in the portable
Safety is a priority at Grandview. We were challenged by
offices, and access to and from the accessible play-
Mother Nature in the beginning of 2013 when our out-
ground in an emergency situation (improved due to
reach location at the Edna Thompson Daycare Centre
the installation of a video intercom).
in Bowmanville was lost due to flooding in the base-
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Grandview Children’s Centre
GRANDVIEW
GRADUATE
Eric
STATEMENT OF
OPERATIONS
for the year ended March 31, 2013
REVENUE
Ministries of Health and Children & Youth Services
2012/13
2011/12
$8,529,811
$8,306,574
Ministry of Community & Social Services
153,605
152,976
Regional Municipality of Durham
444,167
445,624
Other revenue
862,543
785,138
Total Revenue
9,990,126
9,690,312
5,805,510
5,715,577
EXPENSES
Salaries & Wages
Client services
947,523
800,148
Total Salaries & Wages
6,753,033
6,515,725
Employee Benefits
1,514,531
1,428,113
Client services
956,643
1,048,892
Administration & support services
379,350
328,990
Building services
386,569
368,592
Total supplies & expenses
1,722,562
1,746,474
Total Expense
9,990,126
9,690,312
$0
$0
Administration & support services
Supplies & Operating Expenses
EXCESS (DEFICIT) REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
A complete set of audited financial statements is available upon request
from Grandview.
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Thank you to our amazing volunteers
Thank you to all 156 of Grandview’s amazing volunteers. The following volunteers received certificates of appreciation in recognition of achieving milestones of service at our Annual Volunteer Appreciation event.
John Curtis
Debbie Lowe
Chris Kooy
Taylor McKay
Ruth Althouse
Jackie Long
Maria DiPalo
Andrew Gordon
Nicole Shivas
Melissa Schaller
Aaron Thompson
Deborah Robitaille
Connie Cameron
Valerie Fredenburgh
Jacob Murphy
Linda Karlson
Gail Crawford
Tracy Burnett
Jennifer Small
Judith Reavell
Lynn Klemensowicz
Jessica Geboers
Nishtha Sharma
Joyce McLean
Todd Ramsey
Cara Vorstadt
Many thanks to our dedicated staff
You gave Our Kids a chance to walk and talk! With your help,
Grandview makes a difference to almost five thousand kids per
year. The children and youth with special needs who rely on
Grandview Children’s Centre inspire us with their strength and
bravery. You, the Donor, inspire us with your generosity. We are
grateful to those friends who have given in our 2012/13 Fiscal Year.
$25,000+
Baagwating Community Association
Lorrie Willson
DONOR
LIST
$10,000 - $24,999
Purdue Pharma
TD Commercial Banking
Bowmanville Rotary Club
Intact Foundation
Autofest (Motor City Car Club)
Durham Harley Owners Group
St. Marys Cement Co.
RBC Foundation
Scotiabank
$5,000 - $9,999
The Great-West Life Assurance Company
Durham Region Heavy Contractors Association
Durham Region Home Builders’ Association
Mid Ontario Truck Centre
A. Langilles Truck, Scrap and Cores
Marianna Developments
673666 Ontario Limited o/a City Homes
Raymar Building Contractors Ltd.
Wuis Bros Construction Ltd.
Hewlett-Packard (Canada)CIE
Veridian Connections
Dufferin Concrete (a division of Holcim (Canada) Inc.)
Alice Marie Ferns
Swish Maintenance Limited
Rodman Heating & Air Conditioning
Catherine and Michael Ambler
CIBC Children’s Foundation
Insurance Brokers Association of Durham Region Inc.
Durham Region Association of Realtors
Oshawa West Lions Club
IBM Canada Ltd. Employees’ Charitable Fund
Spar Roofing & Metal Supplies Limited
Oshawa PUC Networks Inc.
Hardiman Mount & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Schneider Electric North America Foundation
United Way of Greater Toronto
$1,000 - $4,999
North Oshawa Lions Club
Ontario Power Generation Inc.
2136150 Ontario Limited
Durham Dodge Chrysler
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Oshawa Power & Utilities Corporation
Rose-Anne Vieira Medicine Professional Corporation
Stephen and Marie-Lynn Curry
Diana Kirk
Lions Club of Courtice Nevada Account
CAW - CANADA, LOCAL 222
Connie Cameron
Swiss Chalet
Stephen Leslie
Ross Mackie
Susan & George Vella
Arthur Lovell
da Vinci Public School
Aditya Birla Minacs
Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens & Reception Centre
McEachnie Funeral Home
Durham Medical (1983) Ltd.
Stantec Architecture Ltd.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada Limited
Shirley Mann
CIBC - Wood Gundy
First Durham Insurance & Financial Ltd.
Debra Jefferson
Ontario Motor Sales
La Barr
Randy and Kurt Henry
Rotary Club of Oshawa
Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann
The Whitby Sunrise Claudio “Nick” Sorichetti
Charitable Foundation
Rotary Club of Oshawa - Parkwood
Rotary Club of Ajax
Knights of Columbus St. Gregory’s Council #2671
- Charities Account
Lovell Drugs
Whitby Chamber of Commerce
CAW Local 222 Retirees
William F. Hayball Charitable Foundation
Forevermore Tattoos Inc.
Oshawa PUC Networks Inc.
The Smigielski Family
Road Legends Cruisers - Southern Ontario Chapter
Detox Environmental Ltd.
Rani Ghar Grotto
Jacobson Foods Limited (McDonald’s Ajax)
Durham Radio
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of Grandview who want to help children in Durham
Region – for which we are very grateful. The support from Autofest and Road Legends Cruisers is
especially appreciated. Friends such as Mike Ambler, Lorrie Willson, Kirk and Jackie Dick, Barry
Mount and Joe Thompson have proven to be great
advocates for Grandview, as well as supporters. We
couldn’t have done this without you. You are true
Grandview friends bolstering our growth.
Our red letter events such as the Golf Tournament
and the Scotiabank Charity Challenge during the
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon continue
Brody
to grow and are significant events, to raise funds and
awareness for Grandview Kids. We are reminded of
the picture of Our Owen which went viral and is a
marked image of determination and continues to be
that the iPad is also used
inspirational to us all.
by a variety of people may also result in kids not
feeling alienated or being marked as different, thus
I want to take this opportunity to thank Lorraine
increasing inclusion of children with special needs.
Sunstrum-Mann, for her support of the Foundation
and for the Centre’s vision for a capital development
program. We look forward to it!
Help tell the Grandview story
The support of our Ambassador families has been
Special thanks also to Sue Gualdieri, Principal -
critical. The number of families willing to share
Campbell Children’s School, and her staff. Sue will
their very personal stories continues to grow. For
retire this year and we will miss her. As Grandview’s
this we are particularly grateful, as your willing-
education partner, the school has been instrumen-
ness to share, often very difficult stories, means that
tal to introducing Our Kids to you through tours,
others will be emboldened to help more kids who
visits and photo opportunities.
are waiting to access critical therapy services which
could change their lives.
The work of the staff and the Foundation Board is
central to the growth of this Foundation. They have
We continue to be thankful for the help of philan-
continuously demonstrated their passion and com-
thropists and socially-conscious organizations,
mitment to improving the lives of thousands of chil-
who continue to be there for Our Kids. We were
dren in Durham Region who need Grandview’s help.
fortunate to make some new friends this year as
well as to renew some old friendships. Baagwat-
Thank you all!
ing Community Association gave a very generous
gift of $25,000. The Drum Program with Dufferin
William Pace
Concrete is cemented by a truck bearing our logo
Chief Development Officer
traversing the Region.
In addition, the Foundation was the beneficiary of
several “third party” events organized by friends
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AMBASSADOR
Elizabeth
TD and St. Marys Cement, Grandview is able to reach
children and youth who would normally have been
at risk in the community.
Grandview’s Youth Camp Program is one of the few
camp programs in Durham Region which serves adolescents up to 19 years old who have a broad range of
special needs and diagnoses. Nearly all of the youth
are not able, for a variety of reasons, to attend other
community camps.
These Therapeutic Recreation camps provide recreation fun for children with special needs and disabilities
Help families soar with technology
but also provide meaningful therapy opportunities.
By boosting Grandview’s technological capabilities
in its therapeutic offerings, you helped provide iPads
The program increases self-confidence and indepen-
for use in clinical interventions. The iPad technol-
dence, and develops skills for these children who are
ogy facilitates greater communication with children
often at risk for being excluded from other commu-
who may have special needs in speech, as well as
nity programs. Therapy goals are reinforced through
the new touch screen make it easier for chil-
social interaction and activities designed to engage
dren with coordination or learning difficulties. It is
children with a variety of special needs.
much easier to tap than to type or write. The flexibility and the portability of iPads are also beneficial to
School Age Camp experiences provide children with
children who may have physical challenges. The fact
life skills experience. Activities are specifically designed for children with challenges, and encourage
participation. In particular, sports activities improve
physical fitness, increase endurance and enhance
gross motor coordination in a non-competitive, safe
environment. Campers are supported in the development of a sense of “team” including group decisionmaking. Art projects provide opportunities for individual expression, increase of fine motor skills and
enhance confidence through positive encouragement and support. Music sessions provide opportunities to celebrate abilities, increase self-confidence
and to participate with peers.
Special intensive training is provided to Grandview
Camp Counsellors, with special attention to safety as
well as behaviour management and special needs. The
Counsellors also benefit from ongoing support and
consultation from Grandview professional therapists.
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Rhys and
Adelyn
AMBASSADOR
Nico
With the aim to strengthen families, the program
information helps families to feel better and to be
facilitates peer to peer interaction of families with
better able to cope with their children and family
the same or similar diagnoses, arranged at the fam-
situation, this program is critical to the family cen-
ily’s request and are driven by their interest and
tered care that is provided by Grandview.
needs; presentations in schools on special needs and
disabilities generalized and customized to facilitate
“The presentation to my son Ryan’s class was ex-
inclusion and integration; as well as easily accessible
ceptional! His Grade 4 classmates just wanted to
resource material on topics such as Autism, Cerebral
understand him and his needs better so they can be
Palsy, Down syndrome and Spina Bifida.
a better friend to him,” says Kelly, a Grandview mom.
The result is decreased institutionalization for these
families, increased coping mechanisms as well as a
Help families at risk
greater sense of cohesion within the families.
The lives of a number of Durham Region children
and youth are a little brighter because of the oppor-
Emboldened by the research which shows that
tunities being offered to them through Therapeutic
parent-to-parent support and increased access to
Recreation programs. With the support of Intact,
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AMBASSADOR
Cody
Children usually need to receive many shots during
one session. The current cost for Botox is approximately $406.98 per 100 units (plus dispensing fee).
Some of our kids need 3 or 4 vials, and do this 2 to 3
times a year.
With your support, the Foundation provided a
Muscle Tone Fund which was accessed 61 times by
families for Botox this past year. This included 37
different children, some of whom accessed it 2 or 3
times in a year.
Help families become and stay informed
With the support of RBC Foundation and Scotiabank,
the Foundation supported the Family Resource Program at Grandview, which provides necessary resources to families of children with special needs
and disabilities.
AMBASSADOR
Isabella
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AMBASSADOR
Evan
The strong support of Grandview friends has made this past year
a tremendous one for Our Kids. As the Foundation continues to
grow during this period of transformation and development, we
seek to remain relevant to the needs of the children.
We are mindful, now more than ever, of the
need to get the community involved in helping
children with special needs in Durham Region
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develop their abilities.
With your help we can…
Help those who are waiting
This past year, your dollars helped us reach
many families who were waiting to access treatment through the timely intervention of workshops
and seminars. These provided hands on strategies
for parents until they could work one-on-one with a
therapy team.
The “More Than Words” program is one such
muscles, which have difficul-
program which was sponsored by Purdue Pharma.
ty relaxing. Muscles that are
This is a 12 week program which is family-focused
spastic do not relax to their
and supports the families of children with Autism
full length at rest. Prolonged
Spectrum Disorder. The families are empowered to
spasticity leads to permanent
be the primary facilitator of their child’s needs, thus
muscle shortening and over
making them more successful in the care of their
time this may lead to bone
child outside of the clinical times. Families receive
and joint deformities. These
expert guidance, facilitation and treatment plan-
in turn make it harder for clients to use their limbs.
AMBASSADOR
Connor
ning pertaining to the specific speech and language
therapy needs of their child. This clinical service
Much of the treatment for Cerebral Palsy is directed
has made a significant impact to our children and
at minimizing the effects of spasticity on muscle
their families and is very much valued and needed.
function and growth. Botox is used to:
Help children move
1. Promote more normal muscle growth.
Our Kids receive Botox treatment.
Usually not
2. Avoid or postpone the need for surgery.
what you would expect to hear as a clinical treat-
3. Improve range of motion.
ment, but Botox is used to help clients with Cere-
4. Improve our kids’ functional abilities
bral Palsy (CP). One of the symptoms of CP is spastic
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Directors who have volunteered their time, skills and
the great work they do with Our Kids.
resources to support Grandview Kids. Their tireless
With you on their side, a whole world opens up.
work is appreciated.
I also want to introduce the new Chief Develop-
Geoff Wilkinson
ment Officer, William Pace. William brings extensive
Chair
experience in the fundraising world and we look forward to the next phase in the life of the Foundation.
I am also proud of the work of the Foundation Team
under the leadership of Vicky Earle, who retired as
Executive Director for the Foundation. The organization continues to focus on building long lasting relations with key donors and friends who are touched by
the great work done here daily.
Finally, I am particularly grateful for the support
of the Grandview Children’s Centre Board of Trustees,
the entire staff of the Centre and the Campbell Children’s School. We will continue to tell the stories of
Our Mission To raise funds for Grandview Children’s Centre
and Campbell Children’s School to enable children and youth
with special needs to develop their abilities. Our Vision To give
children and youth with special needs the opportunity to dream,
learn, succeed and belong.
The year of Our Kids!
With your help, Grandview Children’s Founda-
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tion has made a difference to the lives of many
of the
children with special needs and disabilities in
CHAIR
Durham Region. This past year, I have seen
Our Kids change in dramatic ways, thanks to
your support and the Centre’s work.
We are especially excited by the Centre’s
focus on service quality and the strong desire to
build capacity to meet the needs of the children
and their families who need help. We strongly believe that Our Kids deserve to have every chance to
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achieve their personal best.
Grandview changes lives daily and I am proud to
kids walk and talk and achieve
have the opportunity to be an active part of it. We
their personal best. Your sup-
recognise that the work done to help our children
port inspires endless possibili-
be the best they can be, in spite of their challenges is
ties for our children.
often unsung. Sharing the great things that happen
within the walls of Grandview is a priority for us.
inspirational, help us see that we
Please help us share the story of how your dol-
have more work to do. Every child in Durham Region
lars helped give Isabella a chance when she was
deserves to get the help they need in the time they
not expected to thrive and is now learning how to
need it. As the Region continues to grow, the number
push up and how to sit; help us share how your
of children who need our help grows.
dollars helped give Jacob a voice, when he had se-
In fact, as we celebrate the 60th anniversary at
vere speech delays; help us share how your dollars
Grandview, we are reminded that the facility built to
helped Owen to walk 5k with just his walker despite
serve 400 children now serves close to 5000 per year.
having Cerebral Palsy. We will continue to share
Thousands more of Our Kids are waiting on critical
the stories of Our Kids and encourage you to talk
services that could change their lives. We will need
about Grandview - our hidden gem.
your help as we embark on a capital development
project and build capacity to help more kids.
I am also very encouraged by you - our donor
of
DIRECTORS
Our Kids’ stories, while truly
and Grandview friend. Thanks for being willing
to get involved and seeing firsthand how you help
dedicated and committed members of the Board of
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It has been extremely fulfilling working with the
AMBASSADOR
Isabella