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Future of Home Lab featured by CMHC and the National Housing Strategy
We’re proud to have the Future of Home Lab, an initiative out of Skills Society Action Lab, featured by CMHC and the National Housing Strategy. In the feature story, self advocate Levi Lawton (pictured above) shares his experiences seeking housing that is…
Come join the Future of Home Inclusive Housing Solutions Lab!
Have you ever wondered… What might an affordable housing and support model that also supports the social inclusion and belonging of people with developmental disabilities look like? About the Future of Home Inclusive Housing Solutions Lab In March of this year…
Values in Action: MyCompass Planning Labs and Supporting the Good Life
MyCompass Planning Labs For many years Skills Society has worked hard to be a fertile ground for fresh ideas, and radical innovations to emerge because of our strong values, focus on continuous learning, and the culture of creativity we have built together. A decade…
Executive Director AGM Report
February 2019 marked the beginning of a new chapter for Skills Society and for myself as the incoming Executive Director. I’m new to the role, but not new to leadership in the sector nor this great organization. Coming into the role of Executive Director I’m excited…
Winter 2019 Newsblast
Curious about what we have been up to for the past three months? You have come to the right place! Our quarterly newsblasts are designed to be a ‘one stop shop’ enabling you to quickly get the scoop on goings on, new projects, and exciting opportunities…
Patterns & Principles We’ve Learned That Support People In Their Endeavor For The Good Life
Co-authored by the Skills Society senior leadership team – Bev Hills, Shawn Depner, Linda Marchand, Sandi Pesklevis, Karen Huta, Pat Conrad, Ben Weinlick for the 2018 AGM report. This year the senior leadership team decided to put a couple of our core values…
Flashback with Rhea - Social Innovation Intern Extraordinaire
A glimpse of what our summer Social Innovation intern Rhea Kachroo has accomplished during her time at Skills Society. Rhea and I walked to the restaurant together catching up and preparing ourselves for the interview ahead. Rhea was hired as a summer intern with the…