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Memo to Families

September 2, 2020 | September 2, 2020 PDF re: Short-Term Outings Dear Ongwanada Family Members, Further easing of restrictions for individuals living in congregate care settings as communicated by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services allows...

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Ongwanada Annual Report 2019/2020

In 2019/20 Ongwanada provided supports and services to 544 unique individuals and their families. Many individuals residing with the organization or referred to the organization were supported by multiple services. Given the specialized nature of many of these...

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Memo to Families

July 28 2020 | Memo to Families PDF re: New Visitor Guidelines Dear Ongwanada families: As referenced in my correspondence of July 16, 2020 the Ministry of Children and Community Social Services has modified congregate living visitor guidelines to allow visits indoors...

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Memo to Families

July 16 2020 | Memo to Families PDF Dear Ongwanada Family Members, As the province of Ontario moves forward with Stage 3 of reopening this week, we have had many inquiries about what this means for Ongwanada’s programs and services. We understand this interest and the...

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Memo to Families

May 19, 2020 | Memo to Families [PDF] Dear Ongwanada families, As the province of Ontario begins the process of re-opening from the COVID-19 pandemic, we realize that you are likely wondering when Ongwanada will begin reopening its services. While I would love to be...

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Memo to Families

April 22, 2020 | Memo to Families [PDF] Dear Ongwanada family members, It has now been several weeks since we first implemented measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the Ongwanada community; measures that, to date, have been successful. We also realize...

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Memo To Families

April 1, 2020 | Memo to Families [PDF] April 1, 2020 Dear Ongwanada Family Members, As the situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, so does Ongwanada’s approach to addressing this global crisis. We continue to be in close communication with...

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Statement re: COVID-19

March 17, 2020 | COVID-19 MEMO TO FAMILIES The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation around the globe. Ongwanada recognizes that it has a responsibility to protect the health and safety of the people it supports as well as its employees and is taking...

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