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We are pleased to announce the 2016 FOCUS Innovation Award winner and two finalists. The winner of the award, as determined by an independent committee, was KW Habilitation’s “Our Farm” initiative. The two finalists were Community Living Essex’s “Speakers Bureau” initiative, and Participation House Support Services London and Area’s ...

Woodstock District Developmental Services (WDDS) has achieved their third accreditation for the period April 2016 – April 2020. In addition, WDDS received 100% in meeting all standards, the first organization with FOCUS within the Developmental Services sector to receive such excellence! Woodstock and District Developmental Services is a non-profit ...

David Livingstone, Director of Accreditation at FOCUS notes, “that DeafBlind Ontario Services has successfully achieved its second FOCUS Accreditation Award. DeafBlind Ontario Services’ is described by stakeholders as a “leader in the community”. It has for many years demonstrated flexibility creativity and leadership in terms of service design and ...

Central West Specialized Developmental Services has successfully achieved its second FOCUS Accreditation Award.  Congratulations to the entire organization for its dedication to the principles and practices of Quality Improvement.  Central West Specialized Developmental Services is described by stakeholders both internal and external to the organization as effective in its ...

Networking, Innovation, Learning and Celebration! The FOCUS Innovation Award for community services has been the first of its kind in Ontario.  It recognizes the successful introduction of an idea, process or initiative that has been proven to make a genuine difference or positive change to the organization, the community ...

Cheryl Whiteman, Executive Director of FOCUS, comments, “Congratulations to Family Transition Place (FTP) on being awarded the FOCUS 4-year Accreditation. This is the first organization within FOCUS Accreditation to receive 100% in meeting all standards, this is no small feat and the organization can be applauded for ensuring that ...

Community Living Fort Erie has successfully achieved its second FOCUS Accreditation Award. Congratulations to the entire organization for its dedication to the principles and practices of Quality Improvement. Community Living Fort Erie is described by stakeholders both internal and external to the organization as flexible in its service delivery, ...

Community Living Kincardine and District (CLKD) have successfully achieved a 4-year Accreditation through FOCUS. Congratulations to an organization with deep ties to the community it serves. CLKD is known as a strong community builder and partner. Its person directed planning process and service delivery are supported by its mission, ...

Congratulations to Community Living Parry Sound (CLPS) on being awarded the FOCUS 4-year Accreditation. The organization and the community it services can be proud of CLPS’ progressive and flexible service design and delivery, as well as its commitment to on-going quality improvement and organizational learning.

Congratulations to DASO on their 4 year Accreditation! Rhonda Hendel, Executive Director of DASO was cited as a strength by many stakeholders within and external to the organization. DASO staff are representatives at a variety of community tables and are said to be a “cornerstone of initial response” when ...