AminA Aumeer Amina has an endless enthusiasm for learning new skills and taking on new challenges. She is engaged in a number of activities that connect her with her community. She is known for her strength of character and ability to self advocate. In September 2016 she will be studying at Seneca
College at York University. She hopes eventually to pursue a Masters Degree in Social Work.
ryAn Boros
An active community volunteer, Ryan has never let his never let his disability or its limitations define who he is and who his wants to be. During high school, Ryan has successfully balanced his academic pursuits with a commitment to maintaining his physical skills and managing his
disability. Others say, he is always willing to help and share his story. Ryan will attend Carleton University for an Honours Bachelor in Law, starting September 2016.
FAlum GiBson
Falum is described as an intelligent, determined and kind-hearted young woman with a strong work ethic. She is recognized as both an exceptional student and an active community volunteer. Through every challenge Falum has encountered, she has kept positive and focused
on her goals in life. In the fall of 2016, Falum will begin her post-secondary career at Carleton University, the next step toward her long-term goal of becoming a Human Rights lawyer.
Wesley mAssey Wesley is a passionate member of his community in Ottawa, Ontario. He is known for his ability to engage in insightful and thought provoking conversations on a wide variety of topics. Most recently he produced a TED Talk for his peers which left them with a thoughtful view of what
it might be like for Wesley to live with a physical disability. Wesley will begin is post-secondary career at Carleton University studying history.
mitchell stArk
Mitchell is described as an extraordinary young man who is anything but average. Last year, while on summer placement with Ryerson University’s radio station CJRU The Scope, he successfully pitched his own weekly live talk show, aptly named Access Files, a show on disability issues and
advocacy adventures. Mitchell is involved in the youth mentorship program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, a program that will allow him to make a long lasting impact on individuals with or without disabilities. Mitchell will begin his studies at Humber College in fall 2016.
OACRS Scholarship 2016 RECIpIEnTS OACRS COngRAtulAteS theSe yOung AdultS fOR theiR ACAdemiC AChievementS And OutStAnding COmmitment
tO theiR COmmunitieS.
Our members Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-KentChildren’s Treatment network Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment CentreErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and DevelopmentFive Counties Children’s Centre George Jeffery Children’s CentreGrandview Kids Health Sciences north Children’s Treatment CentreHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation HospitalJohn McGivney Children’s CentreKidsAbility – Centre for Child DevelopmentKidsInclusive – Centre for Child and Youth DevelopmentLansdowne Children’s CentreMcMaster Children’s Hospital – Developmental paediatrics & Rehabilitationniagara Children’s CentreOne Kids place/La place Des Enfants Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre/ Centre de Traitement pour Enfants d’Ottawapathways Health Centre for ChildrenQuinte Children’s Treatment CentreThames Valley Children’s Centre THRIVE Child Development Centre
Sponsors and supporters OACRS wishes to thank the following organizations for their generous support for our annual conference. Government of OntarioChildren’s Treatment network HMA The Benefits peopleHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Bloorview Research Institute Children’s Treatment network
executive of the Board Paula grail, ChairJenny greensmith, Vice-Chairdon fretz, TreasurerSusan vanagas-Cote, Secretarylouise Paul, past-Chair
www.oacrs.com 150 Kilgour Rd., toronto, Ontario m4g 1R8 tel: 416.424.3864 fax: 416.467.7083 email: [email protected] Charitable Registration: 13774 7812 RR0001
For over 40 years, the Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services has represented the interests of children’s rehabilitation centres in Ontario. Through our services as a membership organization, we provide a powerful, united voice for children and youth with physical, communication or developmental challenges. Through our leadership, and in partnership with the Children’s Treatment Centres, the Ontario government, families and other stakeholders, OACRS is influencing policy direction, program funding and access to services for children and youth with special needs.
We are committed to a service delivery system that is integrated, inclusive and family-centred. Our members provide innovative therapies and extensive treatment options to children in cities, towns and rural areas across the province. Our partners in children’s rehabilitation include the Ministries of Children and Youth Services, Community and Social Services, Education, and Health and Long-Term Care.
2 015 ~ 2 016 annual report
OACRS Tribute Awards the OACRS tRiBute AwARdS hOnOuR individuAlS And/OR ORgAnizAtiOnS
thAt hAve mAde A SignifiCAnt COntRiButiOn tO fuRtheRing the inteReStS Of OACRS And the memBeRS And/OR
the ChildRen And fAmilieS they SeRve.
2015 AdvOCACy AwARd Dr. peter Rosenbaum
Throughout his career peter Rosenbaum has made an enormous impact for children with disabilities and their families not only in the province of Ontario but across
the country and around the world. The focus of his work: helping kids to be kids first. Over the past several decades, peter has been engaged many Children’s Treatment Centres in establishing and implementing best practices in family-centred care, including the role of a key worker, and measuring progress using the Measure of processes of Care (MpOC). The sector has benefited from peter’s work on outcome measurement and his vision for a system that focuses on quality of life for kids with disabilities.
He has advocated on behalf of children, youth and families with knowledge, passion, persistence, humour and innovation, in a way that makes us all better in serving kids and families.
2015 leAdeRShiP AwARd Judy Sharpe Over the past decade Judy Sharpe, Executive Director of One Kids place worked fervently and adeptly to fulfill the strategic vision of families and
community members of nippising-Muskoka- parry Sound to establish a Children’s Treatment Centre. Starting with just 3 staff, under Judy’s leadership One Kids place has grown to 72 full time and 27 part time staff. Judy’s leadership and integrity are evident in her ability to effectively bring services under one roof in order to better support children and families in her community. Judy is admired by her colleagues across the province for her leadership, hard work and commitment to families. She is recognized as an innovator and change agent. Many describe her as a leader who is dynamic and leads with respect, fairness and grace.
2015 AwARd Of exCellenCe Louise paul Louise paul is the past Chair of the OACRS Board of Directors and is the Executive Director of the Children’s Treatment network. Louise was
the first Executive Director in over 10 years to take on the role of OACRS Board Chair, her commitment to the association and the importance of speaking in a united voice is always evident. She wears many hats - often at the same time, including those of strategist and mentor. Louise is trusted by government, respected by her colleagues and admired by many. During this past year she has gone above and beyond to provide support to the association as a whole. OACRS is a stronger organization as a result of her leadership.
message from the CeO
In 2015 - 2016 we closed out the final year of our strategic plan “Strategic Directions 2013 - 2015”. Over the past three years, we have worked to inspire change, achieve excellence, unite voices and advance the association. We have worked in close partnership on critical initiatives such as Special needs Strategy, supports for school-aged children and inter-sectoral partnerships for greater integration. At OACRS we enjoy the strong commitment that exists with all of our stakeholders to work together, to advance together and to provide excellent services. As we look forward, we truly believe that we will continue to help improve the quality of life for kids with special needs and their families. We are pleased to share with you our annual Tribute Award and Scholarship recipients, along with the 2015 - 2016 Statement of Operations.
Jennifer Churchill, Chief Executive Officer
$ 1,109,064350,278
80,191
$ 1,539,533
1,109,064350,278
80,191
$ 1,539,533
2015RESTRICTED REVENUE
Northern Children’s Rehab. Information Systems ProjectChildren’s Rehab. Information Systems Project Lead Excel Advance Deliver Project
RESTRICTED EXPENSES
Northern Children’s Rehab. Information Systems ProjectChildren’s Rehab. Information Systems Project Lead Excel Advance Deliver Project
EXCESS RESTRICTED REVENUE OVER RESTRICTED EXPENSES
UNRESTRICTED REVENUE
MembershipsOACRS annual conferenceOther revenueInterest incomeDonations
UNRESTRICTED EXPENSES
Salaries and benefitsOACRS annual conferenceMarketing and CommunicationsProfessional FeesTravelOfficeBoardProfessional DevelopmentRentCommitteesScholarship AwardsSpecial ProjectsAmortization
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
OPERATING FUND BALANCE, beginning of year
OPERATING FUND BALANCE, end of year
For a complete audited financial statement please contact the OACRS office.
Year Ended March 31
$ 570,649
$ 20,527
$ 515,516
$ 55,133
$ 591,176 $ 570,649
392,976147,603
16,2746,593
-
$ 563,446
$ 252,269138,222
32,30328,78319,31417,42315,22011,43511,433
7,2545,0003,0361,227
$ 542,919
356,722139,984
27,1088,209
400
$ 532,423
$ 219,903126,357
19,25027,44617,06318,704
6,8667,012
11,3506,1805,026
11,354779
$ 477,290
$ -492,377
-
$ 492,377
-492,377
-
$ 492,377
2016
- -
Statement of Operations and Changes in net Assets
OACRS Tribute Awards the OACRS tRiBute AwARdS hOnOuR individuAlS And/OR ORgAnizAtiOnS
thAt hAve mAde A SignifiCAnt COntRiButiOn tO fuRtheRing the inteReStS Of OACRS And the memBeRS And/OR
the ChildRen And fAmilieS they SeRve.
2015 AdvOCACy AwARd Dr. peter Rosenbaum
Throughout his career peter Rosenbaum has made an enormous impact for children with disabilities and their families not only in the province of Ontario but across
the country and around the world. The focus of his work: helping kids to be kids first. Over the past several decades, peter has been engaged many Children’s Treatment Centres in establishing and implementing best practices in family-centred care, including the role of a key worker, and measuring progress using the Measure of processes of Care (MpOC). The sector has benefited from peter’s work on outcome measurement and his vision for a system that focuses on quality of life for kids with disabilities.
He has advocated on behalf of children, youth and families with knowledge, passion, persistence, humour and innovation, in a way that makes us all better in serving kids and families.
2015 leAdeRShiP AwARd Judy Sharpe Over the past decade Judy Sharpe, Executive Director of One Kids place worked fervently and adeptly to fulfill the strategic vision of families and
community members of nippising-Muskoka- parry Sound to establish a Children’s Treatment Centre. Starting with just 3 staff, under Judy’s leadership One Kids place has grown to 72 full time and 27 part time staff. Judy’s leadership and integrity are evident in her ability to effectively bring services under one roof in order to better support children and families in her community. Judy is admired by her colleagues across the province for her leadership, hard work and commitment to families. She is recognized as an innovator and change agent. Many describe her as a leader who is dynamic and leads with respect, fairness and grace.
2015 AwARd Of exCellenCe Louise paul Louise paul is the past Chair of the OACRS Board of Directors and is the Executive Director of the Children’s Treatment network. Louise was
the first Executive Director in over 10 years to take on the role of OACRS Board Chair, her commitment to the association and the importance of speaking in a united voice is always evident. She wears many hats - often at the same time, including those of strategist and mentor. Louise is trusted by government, respected by her colleagues and admired by many. During this past year she has gone above and beyond to provide support to the association as a whole. OACRS is a stronger organization as a result of her leadership.
message from the CeO
In 2015 - 2016 we closed out the final year of our strategic plan “Strategic Directions 2013 - 2015”. Over the past three years, we have worked to inspire change, achieve excellence, unite voices and advance the association. We have worked in close partnership on critical initiatives such as Special needs Strategy, supports for school-aged children and inter-sectoral partnerships for greater integration. At OACRS we enjoy the strong commitment that exists with all of our stakeholders to work together, to advance together and to provide excellent services. As we look forward, we truly believe that we will continue to help improve the quality of life for kids with special needs and their families. We are pleased to share with you our annual Tribute Award and Scholarship recipients, along with the 2015 - 2016 Statement of Operations.
Jennifer Churchill, Chief Executive Officer
$ 1,109,064350,278
80,191
$ 1,539,533
1,109,064350,278
80,191
$ 1,539,533
2015RESTRICTED REVENUE
Northern Children’s Rehab. Information Systems ProjectChildren’s Rehab. Information Systems Project Lead Excel Advance Deliver Project
RESTRICTED EXPENSES
Northern Children’s Rehab. Information Systems ProjectChildren’s Rehab. Information Systems Project Lead Excel Advance Deliver Project
EXCESS RESTRICTED REVENUE OVER RESTRICTED EXPENSES
UNRESTRICTED REVENUE
MembershipsOACRS annual conferenceOther revenueInterest incomeDonations
UNRESTRICTED EXPENSES
Salaries and benefitsOACRS annual conferenceMarketing and CommunicationsProfessional FeesTravelOfficeBoardProfessional DevelopmentRentCommitteesScholarship AwardsSpecial ProjectsAmortization
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
OPERATING FUND BALANCE, beginning of year
OPERATING FUND BALANCE, end of year
For a complete audited financial statement please contact the OACRS office.
Year Ended March 31
$ 570,649
$ 20,527
$ 515,516
$ 55,133
$ 591,176 $ 570,649
392,976147,603
16,2746,593
-
$ 563,446
$ 252,269138,222
32,30328,78319,31417,42315,22011,43511,433
7,2545,0003,0361,227
$ 542,919
356,722139,984
27,1088,209
400
$ 532,423
$ 219,903126,357
19,25027,44617,06318,704
6,8667,012
11,3506,1805,026
11,354779
$ 477,290
$ -492,377
-
$ 492,377
-492,377
-
$ 492,377
2016
- -
Statement of Operations and Changes in net Assets
AminA Aumeer Amina has an endless enthusiasm for learning new skills and taking on new challenges. She is engaged in a number of activities that connect her with her community. She is known for her strength of character and ability to self advocate. In September 2016 she will be studying at Seneca
College at York University. She hopes eventually to pursue a Masters Degree in Social Work.
ryAn Boros
An active community volunteer, Ryan has never let his never let his disability or its limitations define who he is and who his wants to be. During high school, Ryan has successfully balanced his academic pursuits with a commitment to maintaining his physical skills and managing his
disability. Others say, he is always willing to help and share his story. Ryan will attend Carleton University for an Honours Bachelor in Law, starting September 2016.
FAlum GiBson
Falum is described as an intelligent, determined and kind-hearted young woman with a strong work ethic. She is recognized as both an exceptional student and an active community volunteer. Through every challenge Falum has encountered, she has kept positive and focused
on her goals in life. In the fall of 2016, Falum will begin her post-secondary career at Carleton University, the next step toward her long-term goal of becoming a Human Rights lawyer.
Wesley mAssey Wesley is a passionate member of his community in Ottawa, Ontario. He is known for his ability to engage in insightful and thought provoking conversations on a wide variety of topics. Most recently he produced a TED Talk for his peers which left them with a thoughtful view of what
it might be like for Wesley to live with a physical disability. Wesley will begin is post-secondary career at Carleton University studying history.
mitchell stArk
Mitchell is described as an extraordinary young man who is anything but average. Last year, while on summer placement with Ryerson University’s radio station CJRU The Scope, he successfully pitched his own weekly live talk show, aptly named Access Files, a show on disability issues and
advocacy adventures. Mitchell is involved in the youth mentorship program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, a program that will allow him to make a long lasting impact on individuals with or without disabilities. Mitchell will begin his studies at Humber College in fall 2016.
OACRS Scholarship 2016 RECIpIEnTS OACRS COngRAtulAteS theSe yOung AdultS fOR theiR ACAdemiC AChievementS And OutStAnding COmmitment
tO theiR COmmunitieS.
Our members Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-KentChildren’s Treatment network Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment CentreErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and DevelopmentFive Counties Children’s Centre George Jeffery Children’s CentreGrandview Kids Health Sciences north Children’s Treatment CentreHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation HospitalJohn McGivney Children’s CentreKidsAbility – Centre for Child DevelopmentKidsInclusive – Centre for Child and Youth DevelopmentLansdowne Children’s CentreMcMaster Children’s Hospital – Developmental paediatrics & Rehabilitationniagara Children’s CentreOne Kids place/La place Des Enfants Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre/ Centre de Traitement pour Enfants d’Ottawapathways Health Centre for ChildrenQuinte Children’s Treatment CentreThames Valley Children’s Centre THRIVE Child Development Centre
Sponsors and supporters OACRS wishes to thank the following organizations for their generous support for our annual conference. Government of OntarioChildren’s Treatment network HMA The Benefits peopleHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Bloorview Research Institute Children’s Treatment network
executive of the Board Paula grail, ChairJenny greensmith, Vice-Chairdon fretz, TreasurerSusan vanagas-Cote, Secretarylouise Paul, past-Chair
www.oacrs.com 150 Kilgour Rd., toronto, Ontario m4g 1R8 tel: 416.424.3864 fax: 416.467.7083 email: [email protected] Charitable Registration: 13774 7812 RR0001
For over 40 years, the Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services has represented the interests of children’s rehabilitation centres in Ontario. Through our services as a membership organization, we provide a powerful, united voice for children and youth with physical, communication or developmental challenges. Through our leadership, and in partnership with the Children’s Treatment Centres, the Ontario government, families and other stakeholders, OACRS is influencing policy direction, program funding and access to services for children and youth with special needs.
We are committed to a service delivery system that is integrated, inclusive and family-centred. Our members provide innovative therapies and extensive treatment options to children in cities, towns and rural areas across the province. Our partners in children’s rehabilitation include the Ministries of Children and Youth Services, Community and Social Services, Education, and Health and Long-Term Care.
2 015 ~ 2 016 annual report