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A Newsletter to our
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November 2014
Inside:
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Employment Services
Page Three
Adult Education
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Volunteer Services
Page Five
Day Break
Page Six
LIFEworks 3
Page Seven
Access Voluntarism
Page Eight & Nine
Christmas Cards & Party
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LIFEworks 2
Page Eleven
Employment Services
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Kevin was referred to Hutton House to help him find long term
employment and to enhance his skills needed to be successful in the
workplace. When I first met Kevin, I knew he should be working as he
is very determined to work and he is willing to do what it takes to find
work! Kevin is a very social guy, loves being around people and enjoys
the retail environment. continued on page 2
GPS
Hutton House Foundation
ARTworks
Page Thirteen
Skills Link
Page Fourteen -Fifteen
Passport Funding
Stay Positve
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Coming Events
www.huttonhouse.com
Employment Services
In knowing that, a visit was made to Buck or Two
Plus in Cherryhill Village Mall. Met the manager; Corey
Schaefer and talked with him about the skills Kevin could
bring to his store. Kevin was hired 2 weeks later in May
2014 and he has not looked back since! Not only has
Kevin benefited from employment, Corey was eligible to
receive an Employer Training Allowance to assist Kevin
in his training to become a company employee.
Talking with Corey today, Kevin is an asset to the
company. Kevin’s role is Stockroom/Receiving Manager
which allows Corey to focus on the front cash and
overall business. You will also see Kevin filling in as
a front cashier when line ups get long. ‘Kevin is very
professional, dedicated and has a strong willingness to
learn and take on new challenges, says Corey.
At one point, two customers stopped Corey in his
tracks and mentioned to him, how much they liked Kevin
in the store and he was doing a great job!
Corey’s goal for Kevin is simply this; take what you
learn and springboard with it and manage the store like
you own it! Kevin is very happy at his job and one big
reason is that he loves being around people and helping
them when they need it.
After being on and off of Ontario Works for the last 15
years, Kevin feels this is the opportunity he needed so he
does not return to Ontario Works for financial assistance.
Kevin is so happy to be able to succeed on his own, grow
with a company he loves and really enjoy going to work!
Define “Success”
It was one phone call, and a local one at that. Did I
believe it would change my life? Nope, not at all.
It was just another item on my list of, “Dumb Things
I Gotta Do Today,” and to be honest, it had been on that
list for some time. I have to admit, I wasn’t filled with
much hope; over the past decade plus, I’d grown rather
accustomed to disappointment on the job front, and so
when it came to finding employment, I had all but given
up. I looked at that number and procrastinated for a solid
three weeks.
Finally, on yet another grey day in February this
year, I picked up the phone and called Hutton House. In
retrospect, I have to wonder why I avoided the call for
so long. I truly needed their help. I needed to admit
to myself that finding employment while living with
disabilities was something I could no longer do alone.
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Most importantly, I knew that in order to go forward, I
had to let go of some old dreams.
Most people grow up with pre-conceived notions
of what it means to be successful. We are bombarded
with various definitions of “success,” and given constant
instructions on how to find it by our parents, our
peers, our teachers, the media, even strangers on the
street. “Success” equals money, fame, or popularity.
“Success” is a family, a home, a couple of cars, perhaps
a boat. “Success” is recognition from your peers, your
neighbours, or your bosses. And as some are told,
“Success” is only earned through passing it along to
others. (It can be rather overwhelming not measuring up
to everyone else’s expectations.)
So let’s get personal: I’m now in my mid-forties. It’s
safe to say that while growing up, my dreams were huge.
They were larger than life. And at one point, they were
possible. Now, some are not.
In 2002, I was in a car accident that traumatized me
severely, and left me with a mixed bag of physical and
mental health issues including insomnia, interrupted
sleep, and a whole lot of pent-up anger and grief.
Physically, I live with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
and Trigeminal Neuraligia, both which affect the jaw
joint and accompanying nerves in the face and head. This
can make listening to loud noises and/or speaking for
any length of time quite painful and difficult. (Customer
service would be a nightmare.)
These physical disorders, along with a few unresolved
childhood issues and mental trauma from the accident,
had over the years admittedly turned me into an angry and
restless bundle of nerves. It made for some rough times
on the job; I was often the snickered-at scapegoat for
those who could not understand what I had been through,
and couldn’t relate to me on a day to day level. (I’m a bit
of an odd duck, really.)
But let’s get back to those old dreams. As I’ve
mentioned, they were within reach... until that accident.
Afterwards, I was in denial for a very long time. My
disabilities aren’t severe by any count, but I am now
limited in my scope of career goals. Therefore, to make
a long story short: No Air Force or RCMP for me. Those
tall ships sailed for me the moment I became physically
and mentally less-than-100%. And yes, I was indeed
in mourning for many years, once I realized I could not
pursue that long-held dream of, shall we say, “wearing the
uniform.”
In fact, over the past decade, my larger than life
dreams were quickly reduced to one solitary goal:
Survival. Financially, I was in ruins as I tried to obtain
Disability Support. Emotionally and mentally, I was a
wreck. And physically, I was exhausted.
And then, one day in February of this year – after a
decade filled with depression and unsatisfying dead-end
jobs - I took a look at a ragged piece of paper and picked
up my phone. Hutton House was on the other end of the
line, and they were there to help. When I made it in for
my Intake appointment, I told them I had done pretty
much everything but construction over the course of my
employment years; from bartending to customer service,
from industrial widget-making to answering multi-line
phones for temporary agencies, (agony!) and that the one
thing I had learned most about myself was: I love being a
janitor.
Seriously, folks, we are our own special breed. Of
course, there are those who work in cleaning because
they have to for various reasons, but there are also those
of us who do it because we love it. It’s a job with many
perks and benefits for the right individuals, and we know
it. It’s quiet, and peaceful. We’re coming in as everyone
is leaving. We generally get to sleep in, and we often
work alone, jangling a lot of keys on our belts and feeling
important. (And if one includes the safety shoes and the
cargo pants, well... one could call that a uniform.)
So when Hutton House heard that a custodial position
would be a dream come true for me, they set about to
make it happen. I interviewed for an In-House position,
and much to my delight, got the job. I now clean the
Hutton House Learning Centre five nights a week, and
head over to the Main Building on Wednesdays and
Fridays.
So to wrap this up: Let’s get back to some personal
definitions of success, and what it’s like to have a dream.
Since becoming a janitor for Hutton House, there is a
powerful feeling of stability and security in my life; a
feeling that has been non-existent for years. Survival
is no longer my main objective, and I’m now free to
resurrect and pursue some (surprising!) old but new
dreams that have surfaced once again. My mind is no
longer filled with anxiety on how to exist. Rather, it is
free to explore what is possible.
Don’t get me wrong: Hutton House has not solved all
of my problems. I’ve still some issues to deal with, and
honestly, getting used to being in the workforce again has
presented a few personal hurdles. But I know for certain
that I’m at last in the right place. These folks get me.
They understand what I’ve been through, because this is
what they do.
It’s now almost October, and fall is in the air, which
smells delightful and full of promise. I’m coming up on
six months employment, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m
doing the work I love, for people I’ve come to care about,
and for an organization which cares about ME.
That’s “Success.” Tara Leigh Stevenson
Adult Education
Adult Ed had another productive summer. This year,
the focus was on technology. Summer students and a
placement student met with learners and their tutors to
find out what kind of apps would be most useful to them,
then they sought out the best apps. Our iPads are now
loaded with dozens of educational apps. The students
provided training as well. Many people had already used
iPads or Smartphones so they were able to start using the
apps right away. People who were new to this technology
picked it up very quickly because it is so user friendly.
The educational apps help learners practice their skills in
a fun way. The apps give lots of positive feedback and
help keep learners interested in their work. iPads are also
a convenient way to access the Internet. Learners are
gaining new computer skills while they work on other
goals.
Staff participated in training on our Mimio system
over the summer. Mimio is an interactive whiteboard
system. It gives the instructor the ability to project
documents or 3-D objects on the screen, write on the
screen and save the work, have learners vote on answers,
and use interactive worksheets and software. The Mimio
is being used in the group classrooms.
Elsie enjoys working on the iPad
Publications Mail Agreement 40069186
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Volunteer Services
Hello Everyone!
I’m Roberta Derikx, your new
Volunteer Coordinator for Hutton
House. I love working with people
and seeing them reach their goals! I’ve
worked as a Volunteer Coordinator
and been a member of LAVA – the
London Association of Volunteer
Administrators for the past ten years. I
believe one of the greatest feelings is achieving! That’s
why I’m absolutely thrilled to join the Hutton House team
and excited to work with our volunteers in support of
individuals with disabilities through our learning and life
enhancing programs.
Thanks to our volunteers for helping others achieve
their goals by sharing your time and talents to bring
our programs to life and ultimately fulfill our mission.
Your impact is huge - helping 750 individuals each year
to build confidence, realize their potential, fulfill their
dreams, and celebrate their successes! Our common
goal is for your rewarding volunteer experience. Your
communication – comments, feedback, ideas, questions –
are always welcome!
See what interests you!
Anyone who would like to get involved in
volunteering, or for those volunteers who would like to
expand on what you’re doing please visit on our website
www.huttonhouse.com. Click on “calendars and forms”,
then check out the links under ARTworks, Fitness &
Wellness, and Adult Education to see the wide variety of
programs and volunteer opportunities currently available.
We would like to diversify!
Do you, or someone you know - have a particular
interest, skill or hobby that you would like to share with
an individual or within a group setting? We are always
open to new ideas and would love to hear yours!
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Annual Volunteer Opportunities
During the holiday season Hutton House volunteers
get into the festive spirit by assisting at the Gift
Wrapping station in Cherryhill Village Mall between
Dec 10 – Dec 24th. There are lots of time slots
available day or early evening - you can schedule a
shift and even get some holiday shopping done before
or after.
Our 19th Annual West Haven Charity Golf Classic for
Hutton House is on Wednesday, July 15th, 2015! This
is our largest fundraiser, and we would love your help!
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If you have some time to give for any of these fun
activities – please contact me! [email protected]
519-472-7083 ext 224.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone at
Hutton House! Thank you for brightening lives!
Roberta - a.k.a Birdie 
Life Coaching
Can I
Help You?
Our Social Worker can provide individual counselling
to help with personal issues and in locating community
resources. Support is also available to complete forms
for various services including ODSP, housing, CPP and
assistive devices.
For more information, contact:
Lisa Havens, MSW, RSW at 519-472-6381 ext. 240
[email protected]
Join Now!
Memberships at the Hutton House
Fitness Centre
are only $15 per month!
Hello Everyone!
I am the new Day Break
Coordinator, Amy Schembri. I am a
graduate of the DSW program with
over 15 years of experience working
with individuals with disabilities.
Although I have not been here
long, I have already seen numerous
familiar faces from my previous work
experience, and look forward to working with them again.
I am lucky to being a part of such an amazing organization
and can't wait to see where this new opportunity takes me.
Day Breaking News
Over the summer, we got out to enjoy the weather as
much as possible. When the humidity allowed it, we went
out for walks to Victoria Park and Gibbons Park, making
a couple trips to the splash pad. We had a picnic in the
park, where we enjoyed sub sandwiches, fruit and other
treats. We played bocce ball, chatted and enjoyed each
other’s company for the afternoon.
As in past years, our garden produced a bounty of
delicious (and giant) zucchini, tomatoes, red and green
peppers, and of course, a beautiful assortment of weeds.
We found lots of ways to enjoy the fruits of our labour,
including homemade tomato sauce and zucchini lasagna.
We made a trip out to the Byron dwarf tree orchard
to pick apples for lunch. There were so many choices,
but we settled on some delicious Jona Mac and McIntosh
apples for our lunch. It was a beautiful day and everyone
had a great time.
Another outing that included fruit-picking, was our
trip to Kusterman’s blueberry farm. We had a great
time, even though we seemed to have picked the hottest
day of the summer to go. We took our time picking the
blueberries, and tried not to melt in the sun. We’re not
sure what made us wetter, sweating in the sun, or Nev
squirting us throughout the
afternoon with her spray
bottle. We picked a ton of
blueberries that day, and
none of them went to waste!
In September, we
welcomed our new Day
Break Coordinator, Amy.
She is fitting in great and
brings a positive energy to
the group. She is continuing
to learn our routines, and
getting to know the ins and
outs of the program. We
feel she is a great asset to
Day Break, and we are glad to have her as part of the
team.
There were some days
over the summer that kept us
inside due to the humidity.
We took advantage of these
days to work on some crafts.
We decorated an old CD
holder, and repurposed it
to organize all of our nail
polish. We also used our
time indoors to restart our
bake sale to raise some
money for outings. So
far, we have made oatmeal
raisin cookies, which were a huge hit, selling out in one
day…with the help of Shakil, whose husband bought out
our entire plate intended for the Learning Center. We
don’t care where the goodies end up, as long as they are
enjoyed!
With the weather getting cooler, we made a few
more outings indoor activities. One group took a trip
to the library to see what kind of activities they have
lined up for the fall. We also visited the mall a couple
times to do some window shopping, as well as pick up
some craft supplies. We went for a few walks to collect
leaves for a craft. Adriana made some creative “hanging
centerpieces” which we hung above our tables for
Thanksgiving.
Speaking of Thanksgiving, we had a delicious meal
of turkey, rice and mushrooms, sautéed green beans
with walnuts, roasted squash, and apple cake for dessert.
There weren’t many leftovers after the meal. We are all
thankful for our families, each others’ company, and of
course for the food!
As we say goodbye to the summer, we are gearing
up for the busy couple of months ahead; Halloween in
a few weeks, Day Break’s 15th Anniversary celebration
in November, and Christmas in December. We know it
will be hectic and seem to fly by, but we look forward to
enjoying all that the new seasons brings.
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LIFEworks 3
The LIFEworks 3 program has now been running
for six months, we have eight amazing participants
and things couldn't be going better. The group has
really become close and each participant has made new
friends and has been learning a lot about starting and
building relationships. In a short time we’ve gone from
8 individuals to a very happy and hardworking team.
We’ve also had the help of some great volunteers and
students. We could not have done all we’ve done without
Faye, Jean, Amy and our newest full-time Waterloo
student Kaitie.
All that and we’ve still kept up our daily morning
brain and body workouts with our “Living The Good
Life” program. For our brain we have been writing songs,
practicing job applications, working with money and
improving spelling and writing skills. For our bodies
we’ve been hitting the gym for an hour each day and of
course, every Monday we still make our signature healthy
and delicious lunches. In the past couple of months we’ve
made Thai Salad Rolls, Gluton Free Pizza, Roasted Fall
Veg, Apple and Cheddar Pancakes and had Fun-WithQuinoa day!
What a great six months it’s been. Can’t wait to see
what we get up to next.
In August we had a barbecue celebration where we
helped make dinner for our families, we made pottery
mugs, we built and painted birdhouses out of old palettes
and continued our gardening behind the main building.
We also went on some great field trips to Luke’s farm,
Pioneer Village and the Art Gallery.
Vacation time coming?
In September we welcomed two new participants.
With them we went apple picking, learned all about how
the weather works, started another woodworking project,
jumped into our new advocacy program and went bowling
at Fleetway!
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Why not put those small hotel toiletries to good use.
We are collecting any brought home items to pass along
to the Mission Services of London to use through their
voucher program at the store. Volunteers from Hutton
House have been active
with the Mission Store
for the past 14 years.
Please drop your items
off at the Learning
Centre in the basket
outside the Access
Volunteer Office.
Access Voluntarism
The 16th summer of volunteering at Storybook
Gardens has come and gone, but lots of fun memories
were made. 52 hard working volunteers joined Brittany
Thibodeau, Hutton House summer staff, to keep the
park spic and span for visitors. Thanks to a colder, wet
summer, this year did not see any cancellations due to
heat, but a few days were cancelled because of rainy
weather. We’d like to thank all of the volunteers and the
Storybook Staff for their commitment to this program and
hope to see you all out again next year.
Volunteers Luke, Valentina and Maida
having a great time at Storybook Gardens.
I had the best time at Storybook Gardens this summer. All of the
volunteers are some of the most hardworking and inspiring people I
have ever met. Keep up the great work helping out the community!
You make a positive difference.
Brittany Thibodeau
The Access Voluntarism Program held another
orientation on October 3rd at the Learning Centre.
Those who attended are now on our placement list to
actively find a volunteer job in the community. The AV
Program appreciates all of our community partners, your
commitment to the volunteers is what makes our program
such a success!
RDSP
Registered Disability Savings Plan
The Registered Disability Savings Plan is a savings
plan that was introduced by the Government of Canada
in 2008 to help individuals and families save for the long
term financial security of a person with a severe disability.
To qualify you must be eligible for the Disability Tax
Credit, be a resident of Canada, be less than 60 years of
age, and have a valid SIN.
There are (2) ways the Government will help you with
this savings plan.
The first is the Canada disability Savings Grant where
the Government of Canada will contribute a lifetime
maximum of up to $70,000 based on the value of the
contributions made by yourself or your family.
Disability Savings Grant example:
With this plan you are able to contribute for 2014 and
every past year to 2008 as your Disability Tax certificate
allows
$500 contribution x 7 years (2008-2014) = $3,500
The government contribution would be $3,500 x
300% which equals $10,500
This would give you a total contribution of $14,000
The second way is through the Canada Disability
Savings Bond. If your income is not more than $25,584
annually, you may qualify for up to $20,000 in Disability
Savings Bonds. The government will contribute to this
bond regardless of your contributions making an RDSP a
worthwhile savings plan even if you are never able to pay
into the plan.
Disability Savings Bond example:
If your income is not more than $25,584 you can
qualify for a $1,000 Disability Savings Bond. Each year
up to a total of $20,000
Bond and grant monies must remain in the savings
plan for ten years to avoid penalties.
RDSPs do not affect any government payments
(ODSP, GST, CPP, OAS, GIS etc)
For more information please contact Jeanette Dutot to
arrange a consultation at no cost to you.
RDSP Information Session
Wednesday November 12th, 2014
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Hutton House
654 Wonderland Rd N
please call Jeanette @ 519-472-6381 x 224
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Exclusive Hutton House Christmas Cards
If you want to spread some festive cheer, why not purchase
our exclusively designed Christmas cards produced
by individuals in the Studio Artist Program.
A package consists of 8 beautiful designs with “Happy Holidays” printed inside and costs $6.00 including HST.
With a minimum order of 3 packages you may customize your message inside and select from a mixture of
designs.
To be sure of receiving your cards before Christmas, please place your orders by December 5th.
1. Hedgehogs
5. Bird
2. Retro 80's Toys
6. Mouse
3. Trees
7. Fireplace
4. Sponge Bob
8. Retro 90's Toys
Christmas Card Order Form
Place an order by Tel: 519-472-6381
Fax: 519-472-1051
Email: [email protected]
Name: ______________________________
Phone No:______________________
Payment: Please select below.
 __ Visa __ Mastercard __ Amex
Card#: _________________________
Expiry Date: ____ / ____
Signature: _______________________
 __ Debit __ Cash __ Cheque (made out to Hutton House)
Date Required: _____________________
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Cost per package $6.00 including HST.
 Package containing a mixture of the designs Qty:____
 Package containing the selected designs
Qty:____
(Only with a minimum order of 3 pkgs.)
#:____  1. Hedgehogs
#:____  5. Bird
#:____  2. Retro 80's #:____  6. Mouse
#:____  3. Trees
#:____  7. Fireplace
#:____  4. Sponge Bob
#:____  8. Retro 90's Toys
Message inside of cards:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Celebrate the Holiday Season
with
Hutton House
at the
Four Points by Sheraton
1150 Wellington Rd. S.
Wednesday - December 10, 2014
12:00 - 4:00 – Lunch at 1:00 pm
Entertainment Provided By:
The London City Police Band
“Duty Calls”
Advance Tickets Sales Only - $25.00 each
ON or BEFORE December 3rd, 2014
Available at the Head Office on Wonderland Rd.
and at the Learning Centre at Cherryhill Mall
Please note:
Tickets WILL NOT be sold after December 3rd.
• Tickets sell out early, limited seating.
• Please tell us if you have a special diet.
• Maximum 1 guest per participant.
May the holiday season fill your home with joy,
your heart with love and your life with laughter.
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LIFEworks 2
Craig was deliriously
happy when he tried out the
rope swing and the giant
yellow pillow trampoline
A visit to Bob’s trailer in June is always great kick off
for our LIFEworks 2 gang. Pat demonstrated to Eunice
and Jodi the correct stance (see below) to eating yummy,
very drippy, watermelon.
In July, we
took a trip to Parks
blueberry farm in
Bothwell. It was an
extremely hot day,
so we found that by
sitting down on the
ground to rest (and
pick) we could see
a large quantity of
blueberries on the
underside of the
bushes that all the tall
people missed!
Our travels in August, took us back to one of our
favourite places; Clovermead Adventure Farm and
Heritage Family Apiary in Alymer, Ontario. We were
delighted to discover a number of new attractions at our
favourite ‘bee’ farm. Casey drove a pedal cart around the
track and Eunice showed us how strong she is by pushing
a 4 person pedal cart, up the steep grade after the finish
line!
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was a popular hit with
everyone!
A goat with attitude was
goofy too; who knew that
they could stick their tongue
out at you!
Now at summers close,
we decided that an Art
collage all about summer fun
activities would be a great
way to place our memories of all the enjoyable summer
things to do down on paper. All the places we went, and
ever dream of going, together, in one place, for all to see.
GPS
(Goals, Preparation, Skills)
A wonderful opportunity for
employment bound youth.
The 2014/2015 GPS program is officially running
again! With great success in 2013/2014, the Federal
Government's Youth Employment Strategy (YES) has
granted Hutton House, the opportunity to help 49 youth
with disabilities with employment readiness training.
Youth that will benefit:
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ages 15 to 30
with barriers to employment
who have not completed high school or do not have a high school diploma and
who are not registered for school and/or a training program
Participants are paid minimum wage to attend 3
weeks of workshops followed by 12 weeks of a paid job
placement!
How does GPS recruit employers for placements?
The Work Experience Specialists staff in GPS work hard
to develop connections within the community on a daily
basis.
Want to help? If you are, or know of an employer,
who would like to become a placement host, Hutton
House will reimburse the employers gross wages for 12
weeks at 24 hours per week. The employer will only be
responsible for basic deductions (MERCS).
The GPS program will host 7 sessions. All training
sessions will take place at the Hutton House Learning
Center at Cherryhill Village Mall.
Questions about GPS or looking to get into the next
session? Please contact Sarah, 519-472-1541 ext 232 or
[email protected].
Hutton House
FOUNDATION
Help youth and adults with
disabilities reach their goals!
To make a donation please use the following form or
provide this information on a separate page along with
your donation.
Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
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Postal Code: _____________
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Hutton House Foundation.
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 I would like to become a Monthly Donor.
I hereby authorize Hutton House Foundation to arrange
automatic withdrawals from my bank account for the
following amount. I understand that I may cancel this
authorization at any time with written notice.
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Signature: _____________________________
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Withdrawals will take place on the
15th day of each month.
 I have named Hutton House Foundation as a
beneficiary in my will.
Please mail your donation to:
Hutton House Foundation
654 Wonderland Rd N, London, Ontario N6H 3E5
Charitable Registration (BN) No. 87136 9328 RR0001
Our records are confidential.
We do not share our donor lists.
Thanks for your generosity!
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Lessons Learned Late In Life
The Ukulele 2014
I heard about an organization called S.O.U.P. Southwestern Ontario Ukulele Players. And, I've been
meaning to learn something new and fun; an exercise to
keep the mind sharp, and prove to myself that I am still
teachable.
I purchased an instrument, a tuner, a leash and pick.
Also important, a chart showing chords and how to play
them.
After 3 lessons, I brought my Ukulele to my friend's
house; all set to show off what I could do. I tuned the
instrument the best I could, with the chords and lyrics
in front of me. NOW, either my 'Uke' wasn't in tune
or I played very badly; perhaps both. When I started
playing, both Marilyn's dogs ran to the door and scratched
frantically to get out!
When I told Marilyn's sister Diane (who had dropped
by for a visit), what had happened with the two dogs, we
all had a good laugh, But I didn't expect what Marilyn
said: She said "I wanted to get out too!!"
There are many things to learn in life.
• All the enthusiasm in the world does not make an
expert in 3 weeks.
• You do not subject your friends to your ear-splitting
'growing pains'. Your very best friend will only
tolerate you to a point.
• Laughter and good friends are good for your health.
E. Jane Morley
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ARTworks
Art Works On The Move
The summer, what there was of it, has left the building
along with the sounds of so many people having fun.
To no one’s surprise all enjoyed their groups. They left
everyone involved asking for more.
The B.B.Q. was hot and grilling anything from moose
to ribs along with all the different salads, sides and
desserts. Oh my I can still taste it. “ Yum Yum”.
Theatre Games was a new experience every session.
You never knew what was going to happen next. Such
great fun. Participants have commented how nice it was
to spend a day in the park. Going for a nice walk and
feeling a little closer to nature.
The personal storytelling group resulted in one of the
stories being published in the London Free Press it was
titled “See The Person Not The Wheelchair”. Way to go
Amber.!
New this fall 2 Men’s Clubs and 2 Ladies Clubs plus
bowling both Monday and Friday as the Artworks Team
strives to provide more services for more people in the
community. Registration for all of these new groups is at
it’s capacity this session. The Theatre Troupe is writing and rehearsing the
second episode of B.S.T.V. to be ready for performance in
last part of January. We hope to perform this for 2 nights
in a row. Please plan to come you will laugh till your
sides ache. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
The songwriters and storytellers will be performing
their 18 new works on Dec. 12 at 2:00 pm in the mango
room at the main building. All are welcome.
Skills Link
Marilyn Neufeld, Steve Cordes, Wendy Lau and Susan Truppe MP
The federal government is investing nearly $1 million
to help over 130 youth in London get jobs.
On Tuesday (Oct. 14), London North Centre MP
Susan Truppe, the parliamentary secretary for status of
women, announced support designed to equip young
Canadians in London with the skills and work experience
needed to get jobs in high-demand fields.
“Since 2006, the government has helped more than
half a million young Canadians develop the skills they
need to help them succeed in the job market,” Truppe
said. “I am pleased to announce that young Canadians in
London will benefit from our initiatives to connect young
people with jobs.”
LEADS Employment Services, Youth Opportunities
Unlimited, and Hutton House are receiving nearly $1
million from the Skills Link program to help youth facing
barriers to employment get the skills and knowledge they
need to find jobs.
Skills Link helps youth facing barriers to employment
— including youth who are single parents, youth with
disabilities, young newcomers and youth in rural and
remote areas — to develop the skills and gain the
experience needed to find a job or the confidence to return
to school. Since 2006, the Skills Link initiative has helped
over 179,000 youth get jobs or return to school.
“This federal investment in high demand occupations
will be transformative for the youth participating in the
project in helping them get a foothold in their careers,”
said Steve Cordes, executive director Youth Opportunities
Unlimited. “The investment also demonstrates to the
community that we do care about these issues and we can
respond to the challenges.”
Wendy Lau, CEO LEADS Employment Services,
said preparing youth to enter the labour force, or return to
school to gain more skills, “is crucial to ensuring a more
prosperous future for themselves as well as strengthening
the economy in our community.”
Marilyn Neufeld, executive director Hutton House,
said Skills Link funding will allow her organization to
deliver “innovative employment training in partnership
with local businesses.” Through this program, Neufeld
said, young people facing significant barriers gain the
skills and practical experience they need to obtain jobs.
Minister of State (Social Development) Candice
Bergen, said the government is committed to creating
jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity all across
Canada.
“Initiatives like Skills Link will help connect youth
with jobs while ensuring that Canada’s economy benefits
from the skills and talents of young Canadians,” Bergen
said. “By investing in youth today, we are making sure
they can contribute to our long-term prosperity.”
London Community News
Hutton House
Best Buddies
Program
Best Buddies will now be partnering with Kings
University College at UWO. The Chapter president has
been busy recruiting students to make a new club at her
school. We look forward to a new year of making new
friends. To sign up, click on the ‘Get Involved’ link at
www.bestbuddies.ca and use University of Kings College
as the school. If you have any questions, please call Jen
Bate at 519-472-1541 x 239.
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Passport Funding
Updated Passport Program Guidelines - Effective October
1, 2014!
Any adult who is eligible for developmental services
and supports funded by the Ministry of Community
and Social Services, including young adults who are 18
years of age and still in school, may apply for funding
through Passport. Access to funding under the program
is subject to available resources. If you have not already
been approved, you must contact the Developmental
Services Ontario office (DSO) in your region to request
these services. For more information about applying for
developmental services for adults with a developmental
disability contact the local DSO office or visit www.
dsontario.ca
On October 1, newly updated guidelines for the
Passport program came into effect for developmental
services. These guidelines talk about how people can
apply for the funding, and what kinds of things they can
spend it on. For a copy of these guidelines and for a copy
of "Passport Funding: What Can I Use It For?" go to
www.dsontario.ca or contact us at 519-472-6381 and we
can provide you with copies.
If you are already approved and receiving Passport
Funding, Hutton House can help you in a variety of ways.
1. Use funding to attend an existing program including
Access Voluntarism, Adult Education, Employment
workshops, ARTworks, LIFEworks, Day Break and
Fitness. If an individual needs one to one support
to participate in a program this may also qualify for
Passport funding.
2. Use funding to attend one of our new programs!
• LIFEworks 3 - Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s
from 9am to 4pm.
• Saturday’s ROCK! - Saturday’s 10 am to 4 pm with a focus on healthy fun!
• Discovery Saturday’s - Saturday’s 10 am to 4 pm with a focus on learning with technology!
3. Hutton House can assist to:
• Recruit, hire and supervise a support worker to
attend Hutton House programs and/or community
programs.
• Manage your funds.
• Develop a plan of activities.
Administrative fees apply for option 3.
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Passport Information Session
Wednesday November 26th, 2014
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Hutton House
654 Wonderland Rd N
please call 519-472-6381
We would like to hear from you about what types
of services or programs you are interested in and also
let you know about our current programs. If you are
unable to attend the information session and you don’t
see a program in our calendar, website or brochures that
interests you, talk to us and we can help to create a plan
for you! Call 519-472-6381 x 224 for Passport specific
inquiries.
Passport Funding:
What Can I Use It For?
These tips suggest how Passport funding can help
adults with a developmental disability participate more
fully in the community. For a complete list of supports
and expenses covered under Passport, please see the
Passport Guidelines at www.dsontario.ca
Community Participation And Activities Of Daily Living
• Programs, classes and supports that help develop
independence, social and life skills (e.g., literacy,
cooking, managing money, computer skills, assistance
with personal care needs). This includes fees and
supplies.
• Participation in community activities and events (e.g.,
recreation, club memberships, admission to festivals
and museums, sports).
• Pre-employment and employment supports (e.g., skills
training, resume development and job coaching).
• Transportation for activities (e.g., transit, mileage,
taxis).
• Paying a support worker to help with community
participation and daily living activities. This includes
a support worker’s expenses while providing support
(e.g., meals, transportation and activity fees, expenses
for accompanying the individual during trips).
Caregiver Respite
Caregiver respite is temporary help to provide a break
to primary caregivers. This can be during the day, evening
or weekend, and can be in-home or out-of-home.
Respite includes supervising or providing supports for
individuals with daily living activities such as personal
care, while caregivers get a temporary break.
Person-Directed Planning
Passport funding (up to $2,500) can be used to
develop a person-directed plan that builds on the
individual’s strengths and interests and identifies supports
to help them achieve their goals. These supports can
be purchased from independent planners, facilitators or
developmental services agencies.
Administration
Passport funding can cover some employer costs
(e.g., Canada Pension Plan contributions, Employment
Insurance and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
premiums, vacation pay).Passport recipients can also use
up to ten per cent of Passport funding for administrative
supports such as bookkeeping, bank fees, payroll and
scheduling support workers.
3 Ways to Stay Positive
While Looking for Work
It can be difficult to stay positive with news of high
unemployment rates, and plant closures in the news.
If you allow yourself to focus on these negative
stories, you can scare yourself into inaction.
Don’t let this happen to you!
If you give up on your job search and no longer take
steps to find a job – then you won’t. Instead focus on
the positive and use these tools and techniques to stay
positive.
Build your confidence.
Hutton House Customer
Service Commitment
Our most important customer is YOU.
In a safe, supportive and respectful environment
We will work together
With open and honest communication
to enable you to discover
and achieve your goals.
Set goals for yourself each day. Write them down.
Choose goals that you can achieve and celebrate when
you have completed them. They may be goals such as “I
will get up and be dressed before 9am each morning.” Or
“I will apply to 10 jobs this week.”
Be prepared for rejection.
Searching for a job is not easy. There will be times
when you are not selected for an interview or not hired
for a job. Recognize that anyone looking for a job will
experience rejection. If you recognize that this is a
normal part of the job search process it will be easier to
stay positive.
Surround yourself with support.
Hockey Tickets Anyone!!
The London Nationals Junior B
Hockey Team has donated some
flex tickets to Hutton House.
Tickets can be used for 1 game
but you choose the date!
Tickets are for current
participants of Hutton House
programs and a friend or family
member. Limit 2 tickets per person.
Call Kathy if interested at 519-472-6381 or in person
at the Main Building at 654 Wonderland Rd N.
Thank you London Nationals
Junior B Hockey Team!
Make a note of which friends and family are
supportive of your job search. Focus on their positive
feedback.
Build a specific job support network. Attend job
search support groups to meet others who are also looking
for work. It can be very reassuring to know that others
are facing challenges finding a job as well.
For example, in the Hutton House Job Networking
group that meets each week, participants talk about the
frustrations they are experiencing. Often others in the
group have experienced the same obstacles and can
provide suggestions on how to overcome these.
Most importantly – remember that there are jobs
out there! We continue to place individuals in jobs each
month!
For more information on the FREE services provided
by Hutton House Employment Services visit our website
www.huttonhouse.com or call 519-472-1541 x 232.
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Coming Events
RDSP Information Session
Hutton House (654 Wonderland Rd N)
November 12, 2014 (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
Passport Information Session
Hutton House (654 Wonderland Rd N)
November 26, 2014 (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
Hutton House Christmas Party
Hutton House is a
Scent Free Environment
Scented products can cause allergic reactions and
respiratory distress. Staff, participants, volunteers and
visitors are encouraged not to wear or use any scented
products while at Hutton House locations.
Thank you!
4 Points by Sheraton (1150 Wellington Rd S)
December 10, 2014 (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
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We have your next
great employee!
Contact Gord Fansher via phone 519-472-1541 ext. 250
or email [email protected]
Our Mission:
Hutton House promotes and supports persons
with disabilities through learning and life enhancing
programs that focus on each individual’s strengths,
abilities and interests.
Vision:
Persons with disabilities have equal access to
participate in all aspects of community life.
“In House”
Board of Directors:
Paul Coulter - President, Carmen Sprovieri - Vice President
Sue Barnes - Past President, Susan Mrnik - Treasurer
Marilyn Neufeld - Ex-Officio
February 7, 2015
June 12, 2015
October 9, 2015
Directors:
Claudia Bayona, Peter Holland, Jean Knight,
Philippe Morin, Gordon Nudds, Eric Riley, and
Nancy Van Spronsen.
We gratefully accept articles, personal stories, and photos
involving participants of Hutton House.
Please submit information directly - and early - to
Lori Bardy 519-472-6381 ext. 232
Charitable Registration
(Bn) No. 10807 1861 RR0001
Next Publication Deadlines
Photos can be hard copy or e-mailed to
[email protected]
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