Human Resources committee  Good morning. My name is Gary Gladstone. I'm the head of stakeholder relations for Reena, and also representing the intentional community consortium. On behalf of the thousand people with developmental disabilities who we serve, thank you very much for having me here today. Ro

Human Resources committee  Yes, for the most part, municipalities where we have been building have been very supportive in many ways—development charges, taxes, and so on. It's very helpful.

Human Resources committee  At this point, there's no question that green infrastructure is vital, very important, and anything we build would obviously fit LEED standards. In terms of having the funds, I think it's imperative that, in whatever way possible, we build additional units for those with developm

Human Resources committee  Absolutely. We feel strongly that wherever residences are being built, if there isn't community support, they will not be in a position to thrive. Particularly in Reena's case, inclusivity and community engagement are at the top of our mission. If the community is not involved in

Human Resources committee  I think it's important not only that funds be made available for accessible and affordable housing, but that the supports for that housing are also there. Giving those with developmental disabilities a place to live at an affordable rate is wonderful, but without appropriate supp

Human Resources committee  For the short term, we need to get more spaces—both accessible and affordable—up immediately with the appropriate supports. We need to ensure that those on the waiting lists.... First of all, we have to make sure they're on the waiting list. What's happening now, particularly in

Human Resources committee  Thank you.

Human Resources committee  Thank you very much. First, let me tell you that I believe it's Miriam house in Montreal that has been working with him and we would refer to them as a sister agency. They are very interested in the work we're doing. Regarding what Reena does and the struggles you're mentioning

Human Resources committee  That's in Ontario alone.

Human Resources committee  That goes directly.... For instance, in the Reena community residence, it would have 84 people. We're looking at funding for 10 residences, so I'd say about 1,000 people.

Human Resources committee  We have to start somewhere and it is expensive. By working with my friends here, we'll be able to make it happen in a bigger way.

Human Resources committee  No, not at all. Reena was started 44 years ago by the Jewish community, but we are open and accessible to all. We're firmly rooted, as we proudly state, in Jewish values, but absolutely, at the board level, the staff level, and among the people we serve, we're more than a regular

Human Resources committee  Yes.

Human Resources committee  We need to make sure that everything is accessible, and accessibility means so many things to many different people. It's not just enough to have a wide door to get into a room. You need showers and baths that people can roll into to give people additional independence. In terms

Human Resources committee  Thank you very much. In terms of employment incentives, and if you're able to work, should you be earning more and have it not clawed back? Absolutely. In terms of some of the programs you mentioned and the clawbacks with those, I'm not that familiar with them because the emplo