News

CAPSULE: Be safe before hitting the pool
May 19, 2012

Quebec holds the sad record of the most drownings in residential pools in all of Canada. Before the weather gets hot, be sure to consult WMRC's new capsule on safety standards for home pools and ...   Read more

Employee newsletter covers wide range of topics
May 19, 2012

Because the May issue of WMRC Connection, a quarterly newsletter for employees of WMRC, contained several news items of interest to parents and partners, Interim Executive Director Ron Creary req...   Read more

Subsidy for health at work!
May 19, 2012

WMRC is celebrating having received a $150,000 subsidy from the Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal  to implement Healthy Enterprise standards! Human Resource ...   Read more

Upcoming holiday + Parents' Committee and Board meetings
May 19, 2012

Please note the following important dates: Monday, May 21, 2012 Victoria Day (holiday) Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Meeting of the WMRC Parents' Committee at 7 p.m. at 231 Elm Avenue in Beacon...   Read more

McHappy Day looking like a success
May 19, 2012

WMRC staff, Board members and partners flocked to three McDonald’s restaurants on May 2 to buy Big Macs, Happy Meals and McCafé items in support of the Taylor-Birks Foundation, helpi...   Read more

Help us to grow our garden
May 19, 2012

You may have noticed a few vegetables and flowers growing behind Labrosse Workshop in past years. This year, the program is taking it to the next level. Nearby students from McGill's Agricultural and...   Read more

Beautiful creation from the autism team
May 19, 2012

Children from the autism team at Child and Family Services are proud to share their autism awareness collage! Each of their drawings represents the different puzzle pieces in an autism awareness...   Read more

Eat at McDonald's for Taylor-Birks
May 19, 2012

Dear WMRC  users, families, partners and employees, It is our pleasure to invite you to another community event in support of the Taylor-Birks Foundation! McDonald's restaurant owner George Bol...   Read more

Le Défi sportif going strong!
May 19, 2012

Do you know the Défi sportif ? It's not too late to get free spectator tickets from WMRC head office at 8000 Notre-Dame Street! Raymond Palmer, a manager for WMRC's Financial Services, i...   Read more

Save the date for the CAHD
May 19, 2012

WMRC partner The Centre for the Arts in Human Development (CAHD) will be presenting a unique musical play based on the lives of the centre's participants and the importance of culture in their li...   Read more

WMRC's parenting service presents
May 19, 2012

WMRC's unique and Accreditation Canada-recognized parenting service is gaining even more exposure through a series of presentations. The service's Marjorie Aunos, Ph.D, Laura Pacheco, MSW, an...   Read more

April 2012 issue of Board News
May 19, 2012

WMRC has released a new issue of Board News detailing the Board of Directors' latest meeting on April 3, 2012. It contains the following articles: A close call for year-end results ...   Read more

Watch and share this Autism Month video !
May 19, 2012

Autism Month is an opportunity to discover the many faces of autism. WMRC invites you to watch, share and post this new video produced by the Fédération québécoise d...   Read more

New Users' Committee posters
May 19, 2012

The WMRC Users' Committee has updated its publicity posters with beautiful photos of our users! The series of four oversized posters will be shared among our service locations. Designed ...   Read more

Monday: Montreal launch of CAHD documentary
May 19, 2012

The Gazette gave it a glowing review! EyeSteelFilm -- an award-winning Montreal-based film company -- has produced a touching documentary about the lives of the actors in an original theatre producti...   Read more

Happy World Down Syndrome Day
May 19, 2012

The United Nations are officially recognizing World Down Syndrome Day today for the first time. Visit www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/ for more information. The Regroupement pour la trisomie 21&nb...   Read more

Next Board meeting will be on Tuesday, April 3
May 19, 2012

Please note that the next meeting of the WMRC Board of Directors will be held: When: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at 6 p.m. Where: 8000 Notre-Dame Street in Lachine. Download the agenda

A video for all to share!
May 19, 2012

In honour of Disability Week in Quebec, the Fédération québécoise des CRDITED is launching an online video showcasing Melanie, a person who has an intellectual disability. ...   Read more

WMRC Disability Week activities
May 19, 2012

 Intellectual Disability Week - la Semaine québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle - is being celebrated across Quebec this week. Our centre embraces this opportunity to...   Read more

It's Intellectual Disability Week in Quebec!
May 19, 2012

It's the Semaine québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle from March 11 to 17, 2012! The theme of this week, "Je te découvre…tu me ressembles!,&quo...   Read more

Support group for parents of children with Down Syndrome
May 19, 2012

At the request of several WMRC parents, our centre is assisting in the creation of an English-language support group for parents of children with Down Syndrome on and off the Island of Montreal. ...   Read more

Nutrition Month: The real deal on your meal
May 19, 2012

There are so many myths about food and nutrition out there! In recognition of Nutrition Month, here is an information capsule by WMRC on six popular food myths, from the Dietitians of Canada. You ...   Read more

Thanks for your shoes!
May 19, 2012

The Endeavor worksation at Terra Nova, a former church building in Dorval, would like to thank everyone who participated in the Shoes for Haiti drive. (You may remember collection boxes at our service...   Read more

Latest issue of Board News - meet our new Board
May 19, 2012

It is our pleasure to present the latest issue of Board News, which contains the following articles: A diverse and energetic new team Gary Whittaker returns as chairman Issues fa...   Read more

Board appoints officers and committee members
May 19, 2012

Following resolutions passed by the Board of Directors on February 15, 2012, WMRC is pleased to introduce its new officers and members of the following standing committees: Executive ...   Read more

WMRC recognizes suicide prevention week
May 19, 2012

People with developmental disabilities are more prone to mental health problems than the general population. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Week, WMRC Psychology Services has produced an inform...   Read more

On the waiting list for services?
May 19, 2012

For parents who suspect a delay in their child's development or a pervasive developmental disorder (autism), practical training sessions are offered free of charge through a joint initiative by&n...   Read more

What you need to know about the Quebec Health Record
May 19, 2012

The Québec Health Record (QHR), or Dossier de santé du Québec (DSQ), will be be progressively available in Montreal starting March 30. All Montrealers subscribed to&nbs...   Read more

WMRC Users' Committee meets on Wednesday
May 19, 2012

The next meeting of the WMRC Users' Committee executive will be: Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Time: 7 p.m. Place: 8000 Notre-Dame Street in Lachine Room: A-115 Click here to download th...   Read more

Intellectual disability and the justice system
May 19, 2012

When a person with an intellectual disability or autism breaks the law or otherwise encounters the justice system, it raises all kinds of questions and challenges for those involved. Because t...   Read more

New funding for intellectual disability-autism
May 19, 2012

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has just announced $8 million in one-time funding for our sector. We expect that WMRC will receive a fraction of the $4 million to be shared among 21 CRDIs a...   Read more

Respite for parents of children under 18
May 19, 2012

Dear parents, The Department of Child and Family Services would like to invite you to participate in an interest group with regard to specialized respite services.   We are aware of the num...   Read more

Keep an eye on news from the Board
May 19, 2012

January 17 was the last official meeting of WMRC's outgoing Board of Directors before a “new” Board takes over in February. Download the January issue of Board News

This Tuesday: Adult Parents' Committee meeting
May 19, 2012

A message from the WMRC Committee for Parents of Adults: An information meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 31, to present a summary of priorities identified at the last meeting. There will also...   Read more

Groundbreaking parenting service recognized
May 19, 2012

Une pilule une petite granule (Télé-Québec): Parentalité et déficience Don't miss this touching, in-depth documentary on what it's like to have an intellectual...   Read more

Next meeting of the WMRC Board of Directors
May 19, 2012

The next regular meeting of the WMRC Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, January 17 at 6 p.m. at: 8000 Notre-Dame Street Lachine, QC H8R 1H2 Room B-025 (large basement conference room) D...   Read more

WMRC gives back
May 19, 2012

WMRC is proud to share news of the overwhelmingly successful fundraising efforts for its clients and families in need this holiday season. At the Department of Child and Family Services, Nourish...   Read more

Parent training from the APDITED in January
May 19, 2012

The Association de parents pour la déficience intellectuelle et les troubles envahissants du développement (APDITED), a Montreal-based organization for parents of children with an i...   Read more

Happy New Year from WMRC!
May 19, 2012

To all of our users, families, employees and partners: welcome back and we look forward to working with you in 2012!

New capsule: In case of emergency, part II
May 19, 2012

Preparation is the best defence in an emergency. This is why WMRC has been beefing up its easy-to-use documentation on emergency measures. This latest information capsule is a reminder that spe...   Read more

Minister Vien launches third review of autism action plan
May 19, 2012

Dominique Vien, Minister-delegate for Social services, yesterday appointed Michel Langlais to review the outcomes of its 2003 action plan on autism,  Un geste porteur d'avenir. Des serv...   Read more

Quebec's school-based measles vaccination campaign
May 19, 2012

The number of measles cases in Quebec has shot up this year. This was a disease that had almost vanished, until 2002. This is why the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociau...   Read more

Reminder: Parent support group registration
May 19, 2012

This is a reminder that a support group for parents of adult users is available by contacting the two facilitators: Rachel: 514 363-3025 (ext. 2630) or ridelson (at) ssss.gouv.q...   Read more

NEW CAPSULE: Preventing falls in winter
May 19, 2012

It's so easy to slip and fall, particularly in winter. If you are a WMRC user, family member or caregiver, please print and post this new information capsule on how to prevent our clients fr...   Read more

Ron Creary: More belt-tightening on the horizon
May 19, 2012

Dear Colleagues and Friends, This note is to bring you up to date on developments in our quest to secure a clear territory and to receive the budget that goes with it.   As you already know, t...   Read more

Already a year with the Bubble Pack!
May 19, 2012

In 2010, WMRC introduced a new medication administration system for its clients, the “Bubble Pack,” to improve safety and reduce errors. Download an information capsule on the Bubble...   Read more

October issue of Board News and new members
May 19, 2012

We are pleased to present our newsletter summarizing the regular meeting of the WMRC Board of Directors held on October 25, 2011. October 2011 Board News Please note that there will be no elect...   Read more

Three new brochures to better inform you
May 19, 2012

WMRC is proud to present three new information brochures: Disclosure: The right to be informed. A bilingual pamphlet for families, caregivers and users that explains each user's righ...   Read more

CAHD Benefit Concert on November 3
May 19, 2012

Dear WMRC users, families, employees and partners, Please come to the second annual benefit concert organized at Concordia University by the Applied Human Sciences Students Association. The conc...   Read more

Annual General Assembly 2011
May 19, 2012

Please note that this year's WMRC Annual General Assembly  will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 7 p.m. at 8000 Notre-Dame Street in Lachine.  The 2010-2011 annual report will be p...   Read more

Labrosse Open House a huge success!
May 19, 2012

  On behalf of rehabilitation manager John Reed and his team, thank you to so many of you for joining us on Wednesday, September 28 at Labrosse Workshop in Pointe-Claire. Our staff and users we...   Read more

This Wednesday: Open house at Labrosse!
May 19, 2012

Discover a unique and very green place! Labrosse is WMRC’s only workshop, where adult users dismantle computers for recycling in partnership with ENVIROTREE. Specialized staff, teachers and volu...   Read more

Training Program for users of WMRC
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre is proud to present its first-ever Training Program for users of the centre. Using the same format as the 2011-2012 WMRC Training Program aimed at employe...   Read more

Board News - September 2011 issue
May 19, 2012

We invite you to read the latest issue of Board News, which recaps the meeting of Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Download

ELECTION NOTICE
May 19, 2012

You are invited to view the Election Notice below. This is a call for nominations to the WMRC Board of Directors, which will have two vacancies from the "population" category to fill on...   Read more

Spotlight on WMRC's work integration services
May 19, 2012

WMRC's work integration services come in all shapes and sizes! We offered a huge variety of these services to some 800 users in 2010-2011. To highlight some of them, we are pleased ...   Read more

Agenda for Sept. 13 Board of Directors' meeting
May 19, 2012

Please join us for the next regular meeting of the WMRC Board of Directors on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 6 p.m. at 8000 Notre-Dame Street in Lachine. Click here to download the agenda

Dr. Katherine Moxness quoted on autism underfunding
May 19, 2012

In the News section of today's The Gazette, an article on a new Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) program in Montreal quotes Dr. Katherine Moxness, WMRC director of Professional Services. &quo...   Read more

Ron Creary: The last word on reorganization
May 19, 2012

Dear WMRC employees, users, families and partners, After much uncertainty, it now seems that our battle for an equitable budget and defined territory will continue without further concern about force...   Read more

WMRC welcomes its 100th Facebook follower
May 19, 2012

Just over six months old, the WMRC Facebook page has been gaining in popularity, and we are pleased to announce it has reached its first 100 followers! As of this mornin...   Read more

CAPSULE: When it's very hot
May 19, 2012

There are still a few summer days left where it might be very hot. This could present a risk for WMRC clients, whose symptoms may not be immediately obvious. Please read and share the new capsule on ...   Read more

Knowing CPR saves lives
May 19, 2012

WMRC Health Services urges all of its employees and caregivers to follow a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). There are excellent CPR and First Aid courses being offered soon by the ...   Read more

Parents' Committee meeting on September 27
May 19, 2012

The WMRC Parents’ Committee is a support group for parents, siblings and/or legal guardians of adults receiving service from WMRC. It is volunteer-driven and consists of a five-member Execu...   Read more

Training for employees, caregivers and parents
May 19, 2012

WMRC's annual training program describes all the training sessions offered throughout the year, including those for WMRC caregivers and users' parents. In the 2011-2012 edition, you wi...   Read more

Proud moment for Michael Wilson
May 19, 2012

Michael Wilson, a WMRC user who lives in the West Island, took on quite the challenge last Sunday, August 7! Michael ran a 2-km race in 11 minutes, 59 seconds, coming in 60th out of 72 runners. The ...   Read more

New issue of WMRC Board News
May 19, 2012

We apologize for the delay in issuing this latest Board News. Summarizing the June 8 regular meeting of the Board of Directors, it also contains photos from the grand opening and open...   Read more

Bedbug-free at WMRC
May 19, 2012

WMRC is pleased to introduce its latest information capsule, on bedbugs. Anyone catch bedbugs! They are not a sign of uncleanliness -- and they are very easily transmitted. Help reduce the risk fo...   Read more

Don’t miss CBC documentary on WMRC clients
May 19, 2012

They’re famous! Meet the stars of the smash hit and original musical The Frog & the Princess: A Musical Ecodrama in a new documentary by CBC on Saturday, August 6 at 7p.m. More info at: htt...   Read more

WMRC highlights its work integration partners
May 19, 2012

WMRC is pleased to introduce two new Webpages in recognition of its outstanding partners in the area of community and work integration services. First, a revamped Work Integration page and ...   Read more

Annual Report 2010-2011
May 19, 2012

WMRC is pleased to present its annual report for the 2010-2011 year. It contains many interesting things: Message from the chairman and interim executive director Last year's accompli...   Read more

Second round of handwashing audits begins
May 19, 2012

You may remember our first round of handwashing inspections in November 2011: Click here to read about it! Well, our team of handwashing inspectors David Allen, Terry Rutherford and Jerry ...   Read more

Comedy Night raises $2,100
May 19, 2012

In benefit of Eleanor Côté Home, the COMEDY NIGHT organized by Rosa Natale of the Department of Child and Family Services raised an impressive $2,100! The Eleanor Côté home...   Read more

May issue of Board News
May 19, 2012

We apologize for the delay in publishing the latest Board News. Here is the May 2011 issue with a new layout designed by Gaëlle Kergozien, our communications intern who also wrote the articles. Y...   Read more

Jack Carlon’s last day at WMRC
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) would like to recognize the enormous contribution of Jack Carlon as he takes his retirement over the course of this summer. Many of you recognize Jack because...   Read more

Meet the WMRC Parents’ Committee
May 19, 2012

The WMRC Parents’ Committee, in support of parents, siblings and legal guardians of adult WMRC users, now has an online presence with its own page and contact form on the WMRC Web...   Read more

Three-year budget comparison shows WMRC in positive light
May 19, 2012

At the Board meeting on June 8, 2011, interim executive director Ron Creary was pleased to point out the direction of our annual financial statements over the last three years:  fewer dol...   Read more

BEAUTIFUL COVERAGE OF A BEAUTIFUL PROJECT
May 19, 2012

Following the grand opening of Eleanor Côté Home by WMRC, the Taylor-Birks Foundation, Centre Marc Vanier, their employees and partners yesterday, the media coverage was fantastic. Mo...   Read more

Grand opening of Eleanor Côté Home
May 19, 2012

Please click here to view the social media press release! Photo caption: The namesake of the new respite home, Eleanor Côté, cuts the ribbon with Building Hope campaign chairman Gary Whi...   Read more

A Website for new respite home
May 19, 2012

Want to know more about our brand-new respite home? Visit the dedicated Website presenting this unique partnership between our centre, the Taylor-Birks Foundation and Centre Marc Vanier. And j...   Read more

Open House - Respite House Eleanor Côté !
May 19, 2012

It’s been two years in the making! Join us for the open house of Eleanor Côté House, a magnificent and much-needed addition to the services offered by West Montreal Readaptation Cen...   Read more

McDonald's owner raises $4,000 for respite home!
May 19, 2012

The WMRC community thanks George Bolanis, owner of McDonald's restaurants in Beaconsfield, Dorval and Kirkland, his family and McDonald's customers for helping to raise an astounding $4,000 ...   Read more

Alternatives Open House!
May 19, 2012

Following the tremendous success of the Open House hosted by Benny Day Program in March, WMRC invites you to learn more about another one of its highly specialized service loc...   Read more

Agenda for WMRC Board meeting Tuesday, May 17, 2011
May 19, 2012

Please join us for the regular meeting of the WMRC Board of Directors this Tuesday. It will be held at 231 Elm in Beaconsfield immediately following the Open House at Alternatives Day Program in ...   Read more

Reorganization update from Ron Creary
May 19, 2012

Dear WMRC users, families, partners and friends, I believe the time has come to update interested parties on developments in the project to reorganize the CRDI system on the Island of Montreal. &nbs...   Read more

Save the dates
May 19, 2012

This May and June will be very busy for WMRC! Please check out our new Events calendar to keep track of the two Board of Directors' meetings, the Open House at Alternatives Day Program...   Read more

Do you know WIRIH?
May 19, 2012

The WMRC Website now has a page dedicated to its partner West Island Residences for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIRIH), a non-profit organization that owns residences lived in by our u...   Read more

Help us defend key autism treatment
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) recently issued its second press release denouncing rumours and underfunding of Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) in Quebec. Please help us to ...   Read more

CAHD Open House
May 19, 2012

You are invited to the May 6 Open House at the Centre for the Arts and Human Development (CAHD)! Founded and directed by Lenore Vosberg, WMRC social worker, this exceptional centre is a longtime...   Read more

April is Autism Month!
May 19, 2012

Wear a puzzle piece this month, or help to raise funds for the Autism Speaks walk in June! Click to view a presentation by the Fédération québécoise de l'autisme et des a...   Read more

Some spaces remaining for QcABA Conference
May 19, 2012

The Quebec Association for Behaviour Analysis (QcABA) has a limited number of spaces left for its annual conference and general meeting in Montreal on May 2, 2011. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is...   Read more

Autism treatment under attack in Quebec
May 19, 2012

Click here for PDF version of press release Click here for radio coverage of this issue Number one autism treatment under attack in Quebec MONTREAL, Quebec, April 5, 2011 – Early Intensive ...   Read more

Interteddi research team special issue
May 19, 2012

The Intellectual Disability, Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Intersectorality (Interteddi) research team has just released a special issue of an article on the team that first appeared in the Ju...   Read more

Change to Child and Family Services numbers
May 19, 2012

Employees working at 231 Elm, the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) may now be reached by dialing our main number: 514 363-3025. Just add a "3" in front of their old extension. ...   Read more

514 363-3025 is our main office number
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) now has its own telephone system, which means employees at main office are no longer reachable through the number previously shared with Centre de réada...   Read more

CRDI Federation comments on 2011-2012 budget
May 19, 2012

Diane Bégin, executive director of the Fédération québécoise des centres de réadaptation en déficience intellectuelle et en troubles envahiss...   Read more

New pamphlet for complaints commissioner
May 19, 2012

WMRC is proud to present a new pamphlet on its complaints procedure. Users and representatives will soon receive it by mail.   The pamphlet explains the procedure and provides several contact...   Read more

Article by Diane Morin on intellectual disability
May 19, 2012

In recognition of the Semaine québécoise pour la déficience intellectuelle, Le Devoir has published an article by Dr. Diane Morin, professor of psychology at the Université...   Read more

BENNY OPEN HOUSE
May 19, 2012

This week is the Semaine québécoise pour la déficience intellectuelle. Learn more about the vocational services WMRC offers by visiting one of our community integration site...   Read more

CRDI Federation pronounces on Bill 127
May 19, 2012

The Fédération québécoise des centres de réadaptation en déficience intellectuelle et en troubles envahissants du développement (FQCRDITED) has release...   Read more

Ministerial access plan a failure: APTS
May 19, 2012

Quebec's French-language daily Le Devoir  today reported that a union representing 27,000 employees in the health and social services sector had deemed the 2008 ministerial plan on access to serv...   Read more

Introducing our first internship brochure
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) welcomes a large number of interns in various specializations every year. It is proud to offer internship opportunities that reinforce its links to educat...   Read more

Three Montreal CRDIs announce merger
May 19, 2012

Dear WMRC families, users and partners, We have just learned of an announcement made this afternoon by CRDI Gabrielle-Major (CRDI GM), Centre de réadaptation Lisette-Dupras (CRLD) and Services...   Read more

Semaine québécoise pour la déficience intellectuelle
May 19, 2012

    CRDITEDs: a network of specialized establishments West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) is part of a network of rehabilitation centres for individuals with an intellectual disabili...   Read more

February issue of Board News
May 19, 2012

Board News is a newsletter published after each meeting of the WMRC Board of Directors. Click here to download the latest issue!

Open letter to Montreal media on EIBI
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) recently issued a press release denouncing articles published by Montreal's La Presse newspaper. Those articles questioned the effectiveness and cost of E...   Read more

Discover the Benny Day Program
May 19, 2012

Come meet the wonderful specialized staff, therapists and teachers, browse the beautiful artwork, enjoy the slide presentation, walk through the programs, visit the multisensory room and enjoy some re...   Read more

Agenda for WMRC Board meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2011
May 19, 2012

Please click here to download

Follow us on Facebook
May 19, 2012

WMRC has joined the social media revolution! As laid out in our 2010-2011 Communications Plan, WMRC now has a fan page on Facebook that can be accessed by clicking on the Facebook icon in the bottom ...   Read more

We made a difference! Agence withdraws proposal - for now
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) is delighted to announce that the Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal has taken its proposal for a single access system f...   Read more

Message from Ron Creary: More signatures please!
May 19, 2012

  Dear users, families, partners and friends, I am delighted to inform you that our online petition to the minister has gained 352 signatures so far. However, we still need to work to meet ou...   Read more

WMRC Board of Directors meeting postponed
May 19, 2012

Please note that the WMRC Board of Directors' meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2011, has been postponed. Given the reorganization context, members of the WMRC Board have be...   Read more

Please sign petition against the Agence proposal ASAP
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) is asking its employees, users, parents, partners, friends and members of the community to visit www.pasdeguichetunique.com and sign a very important petition ...   Read more

Top experts denounce EIBI coverage
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) today issued a press release denouncing recent articles published in Montreal's La Presse newspaper questioning the effectiveness, cost and supposedly inadequa...   Read more

WMRC counter-proposal on reorganization
May 19, 2012

Dear users, families and partners, It is our understanding that the Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal has been actively promoting its latest proposal for the reorga...   Read more

Ron Creary on reorganization: WMRC in fighting form
May 19, 2012

The following is an important message from Ron Creary, interim executive director. Dear WMRC users, families and partners, This is to bring you up-to-date on what is happening on the CRDI reorg...   Read more

Happy holidays from WMRC!
May 19, 2012

Please note that our offices will be closed until January 3, 2011.

New executive for the WMRC Users' Committee
May 19, 2012

The WMRC Users' Committee is pleased to announce a new executive for its Board of Directors. Elections took place in May 2010, but certain positions were not filled until recentl...   Read more

User and family satisfaction survey: Results are in
May 19, 2012

In January and February 2010, users of West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) and their families received a survey by mail from the WMRC Users’ Committee to assess the...   Read more

Master document on Human Resource Development at WMRC
May 19, 2012

At West Montreal Readaptation Centre, our most precious resource is our staff. This is why WMRC Human Resource Services has devoted much time, reflection and consultation towards building its first-...   Read more

Respite funds from Beaconsfield Men's Slo-Pitch League and local MNAs!
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) is delighted to announce two very special donations towards its new respite home. The Taylor-Birks Foundation and WMRC offer their heartfelt thanks to the B...   Read more

Accreditation surveyors give rave reviews
May 19, 2012

 West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) is proud to have just received a grade of 96.9 % from Accreditation Canada surveyors! Two surveyors visited our facilities, analysed our documentation, ...   Read more

New communications plan for WMRC
May 19, 2012

An organization's communications need a plan in order to be truly effective. West Montreal Readaptation Centre is pleased to introduce its newest communications plan. We hope it meets your expect...   Read more

A new book, a new approach to parental assessment
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) is pleased to announce the publication of a new book by Marjorie Aunos, WMRC psychologist and manager, Ultra-Specialized Services. Comprehensiv...   Read more

Executive director provides negotiation update at AGA
May 19, 2012

At its annual general assembly (AGA) yesterday, West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) welcomed a great speaker, Dorothy Griffiths of Brock University in Ontario. Dr. Griffiths gave examples of ev...   Read more

Handwashing inspectors at WMRC!
May 19, 2012

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Join us on November 16 for the WMRC annual general assembly!
May 19, 2012

The WMRC annual general assembly is an opportunity for our centre's users, families, employees, partners and other stakeholders to hear about the previous year's accomplishments. This year...   Read more

Message to WMRC staff: Merger proposal not accepted
May 19, 2012

Interim executive director Ron Creary informed all WMRC personnel this morning that the recent reorganization proposal by the Agence de la santé et des services sociaux to the Ministry of ...   Read more

Board News - Second October 2010 issue
May 19, 2012

Hello, Here is the latest issue of Board News that summarizes the regular meeting of October 26, 2010 (click on image below to download). Enjoy!  

NEW LOCATION for Board meeting next Tuesday, October 26
May 19, 2012

Please be advised that the next meeting of the Board of Directors of West Montreal Readaptation Centre will take place on: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. 145 Cartier, Pointe Claire (Board...   Read more

This Thursday, October 21: Financial workshops for parents, caregivers
May 19, 2012

Assante Capital Management is offering a new round of financial workshops for parents and caregivers of special needs individuals, free of charge.  The next date is this Thursday, October 21 at 7...   Read more

International user rights expert to speak at annual meeting
May 19, 2012

WMRC Annual General Assembly West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC), an establishment offering specialized services to individuals with an intellectual disability (ID) or autism spectrum disor...   Read more

October 2010 issue of Board News
May 19, 2012

Hello, Here is the latest issue of Board News that summarizes the regular meeting of September 28, 2010 (click on image below to download). Enjoy!

Research results on reducing stereotypy in autistic children
May 19, 2012

Marc Lanovaz, advisor, Planning, Programming, Knowledge Transfer and Research, has recently published two articles (Lanovaz & Argumedes, 2009, 2010), which compared different interventions designe...   Read more

Staff update by acting executive director Ron Creary
May 19, 2012

This is the text of an e-mail sent by Ron Creary, WMRC acting executive director, to all staff on October 1, 2010. At the end of the text, please find contact information for members of Quebec's Na...   Read more

Three generous donations, two lovely stars
May 19, 2012

 $650,000 donation to directly benefit Montrealers with an intellectual disability or autism, fund needed research Montreal, Quebec, September 29, 2010 — The Eleanor Côté Foun...   Read more

Note to staff on reorganization of services
May 19, 2012

This note regarding the reorganization of ID-PDD services on the Island of Montreal was sent to WMRC staff on September 9, 2010.   Dear employees,   As you are aware, the Agence de...   Read more

Follow the respite home's progress here!
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) recently broke ground on a specialized children’s respite home in Beaconsfield, for which corporate donors, WMRC, its foundation and ...   Read more

Our 2010-2011 Training Program
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) is pleased to introduce its training program for 2010-2011. It contains information on all of the courses WMRC will be offering to its caregivers, parents and...   Read more

New brochure on WMRC work integration services
May 19, 2012

This brochure was developed to help West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC)'s community integration services team (formerly known as "sociopro" services team), in its re...   Read more

Letter to parents: News, Echo update and annual report
May 19, 2012

This letter has been mailed to all WMRC users, family members and caregivers with a copy of the one-page WMRC Annual Report Summary 2009-2010. Montreal, August 15, 2010    Dear ...   Read more

Now out: WMRC's 2009-2010 Annual Report
May 19, 2012

Click on a title below to download: 2009-2010 Annual Report Summary 2009-2010 Annual Report  For all of WMRC's annual reports, click here

Report: Intellectual disability and the penal system
May 19, 2012

Don't miss this groundbreaking research report on the incompatibility of intellectual disability and the penal system, by the Intellectual Disability, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Interse...   Read more

Board News - June 2010 issue
May 19, 2012

Please click on the image below to download news from the last meeting of the WMRC Board of Directors on June 9, 2010.

Timely news coverage for respite home groundbreaking
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) and its key partners, the Taylor-Birks Foundation and Centre Marc Vanier, are delighted with recent media coverage of the June 23 groundbreaking ceremony for t...   Read more

Three WMRC experts published in innovative new book
May 19, 2012

Marjorie Aunos, coordinator, Ultra-specialized Services, social worker Laura Pacheco and Katherine Moxness, director of Professional Services, co-wrote a chapter in this recently published book that s...   Read more

WMRC breaks ground on respite home!
May 19, 2012

West Montreal Readaptation Centre breaks ground on respite home for children with complex needs, thanks to some $1 million in donations Montreal, Quebec, June 23, 2010 — West Montreal Readapta...   Read more

Praise for The Frog and the Princess
May 19, 2012

The Centre for the Arts in Human Development (CAHD) has presented another spectacular show to sold-out audiences! Presented on June 17, 18 and 19, 2010, the centre's 14th original musical production,...   Read more

A new Users’ Committee elected
May 19, 2012

  Dear WMRC users and user representatives, This is to inform you that the Users’ Committee’s nominating process has now ended. The following individuals have been elected by accl...   Read more

Board News - May 2010 issue
May 19, 2012

Please click on the image below for our newsletter on the May 5 meeting of the WMRC Board of Directors.

May issue of WMRC Echo!
May 19, 2012

Click on the image below for the latest WMRC Echo. We hope you like our new format!  To receive the Echo electronically, send us an e-mail by clicking here

Users' information session and dance party!
May 19, 2012

   

New analysis of parents with cognitive impairments
May 19, 2012

This recently-released report, co-authored by Marjorie Aunos, coordinator, Ultra-Specialized Services, examines  the outcomes for children of parents with cognitive impairments and emphasizes the...   Read more

New homepage brings you more news!
May 19, 2012

We hope you enjoy the new homepage of www.crom-wmrc.ca! As our current Website approaches its one-year anniversary this summer, the need for up-to-date news from West Montreal Readaptation ...   Read more

March edition of Board News
May 19, 2012

Please click on the image below for our newsletter on the March 23 meeting of the WMRC Board of Directors.

WMRC appoints three directors
May 19, 2012

 At its March 8 meeting, the Board of Directors of West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) unanimously approved the following appointments: Martine Beaurivage, director, Child and Fa...   Read more

Strategic Plan approved
May 19, 2012

The WMRC Strategic Plan 2010 – 2015 was approved by the Board of Directors on February 23, 2010. Please click on the image below to download the entire document. 

WMRC appoints acting executive director
May 19, 2012

The Board of Directors of West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) approved the appointment of Ron Creary as acting executive director at its meeting last January 11. Mr. Creary is well-known to th...   Read more