A community that respects and supports the dignity, inherent value and rights of all people to participate, contribute and share in all elements of community life. To support and empower people who have an intellectual disability, in partnership with their families and the community, to lead enriched and meaningful lives. Respecting the inherent dignity and value of all people and enabling individuals to achieve their unique potential, free from discrimination and abuse. Building an inclusive community that values the participation and contribution of all its members and expands opportunities for people to achieve their goals and aspirations. Excellence, demonstrated through leadership, accountability, education, partnership building and innovation.
to augment our services and supports to people with an intellectual disability. with early childhood education teachers to promote the inclusion of children with an intellectual disability in preschool settings. Providing Respite to families caring for a family member with an intellectual disability. to access information, resources and services for themselves and their family member with an intellectual disability. Providing consultation to families around financial and estate planning, educational issues and community resources. our community and working with our partners to create an inclusive community where people with an intellectual disability can participate, contribute and share in all elements of community living.
The Council of Elizabeth Fry Societies of Ontario (CEFSO) was established in 1952, initially meeting informally in the communities with member societies. CEFSO was formally registered as a non-profit corporation in 1985. Council members consist of eight of the Elizabeth Fry Societies in Ontario located in Hamilton, Kitchener (Region of Waterloo), Ottawa, Toronto, Barrie (Simcoe County), Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Peterborough. Each society is represented at Council by the Executive Director and one member of their Board of Directors.Council believes that there must be fair and equal treatment of women who are, who have been, or who may be, at risk of coming into conflict with the law, that the community has a responsibility to be active in the criminal justice system, and that the role of the voluntary sector is vital to the effective realization of these goals.