2008/2009 - living your potential all your life reports/surrey... · disabilities to maximize...

AnnuAl RepoRt 2008/2009

table of Contents2 ImprovingtheLivesofthose

withDevelopmentalDisabilities

4 AchievingPotential

6 CreatingHope

8 FindingHappiness

10 RealizingDreams

12 HelpingFamiliesConnectThroughTPAS

16 ChangingLives,ChangingtheWorld

18 Financials

19 SupportingFutures

SurreyPlaceCentre|1Annual Report 2008/2009

Surrey Place Centre Mission, Vision, and Strategic Direction

MissionSurreyPlaceCentreexiststoenableindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilitiestomaximizeabilitiesandenhancehealthandwellbeing.

VisionLiving Your Potential – All Your Life! Enablingfullparticipationforpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.

Wewillachieveourmissionandvisionthrough:• InnovationandResponsiveness• CommunityCollaboration• InspiredLeadership• ServiceExcellence• CapacityBuildingThrough

Education,TrainingandResearch

Strategic Direction 2006 – 2010• Ensureprogramsandservicesare

drivenbythemostcomplexandchallengingcommunityprioritiesandareresponsivetotheneedsofourconsumers

• Expandourregionalandprovincialpresenceindeliveryofintegratedprogramsandservicestoensureaseamlesscontinuumofcare

• AssureaccesstoandawarenessofSurreyPlaceCentrethroughenhancedprofile,advocacy,leadershipandcommunitypartnerships

• Increase,diversifyanddeveloplong-termfundingtoenhanceservice,researchandeducation

• Buildcommunitycapacitytosupportpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesthroughinterdisciplinaryresearch,evaluationandtraining

• Delivertop-qualityservicesupportedbyhighlymotivatedstaffandvolunteersinstate-of-the-artfacilities

2|SurreyPlaceCentreAnnual Report 2008/2009

Improving the Lives of those with Developmental Disabilities

Why Surrey place Centre? SurreyPlaceCentreexiststohelppeople.Wesupportparentswhoarestrugglingwiththeirchild’sdiagnosis,childrenwhoarehavingdifficultyconnectingwiththeworldaroundthemandadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilitieswhoareworkingtoachieveindependence.

Inthepastyear,we’vereceived1,196referralstoourDevelopmentalServicesProgramandofferedcomprehensiveprogramsandservicesto4,164uniqueclients.Ourcontributiontoadvancingthefieldofdevelopmentaldisabilitieshashelpedmanyofourclientsachievefull

participationandinclusion.

Withthehelpofourstaff,volunteers,donorsandpartners,we’vealsobuiltcapacitythrougheducationandresearchprogramsandaffectedchangethroughcommunityalliances.Allourefforts–bigandsmall–aregearedtowardshelpingpeopleachievetheirfullpotentialandmaximizetheirabilities.Theworkwedoismotivatedbythosewhoreachouttousforthesupportthatwillallowthemortheirlovedonestothrive.

“The help from Surrey Place Centre is allowing Anthony to reach his potential. He attends high school, goes horseback riding, he tries everything.”

Sandra, mother of 15 year old boy with cerebral palsy

SurreyPlaceCentre|3Annual Report 2008/2009

AtSurreyPlaceCentre,weofferspecializedsupporttochildrenandadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Wedoitsotheymaybecomemoreindependent,livehealthierlivesandparticipatemorefullyinfamilylifeandthecommunity.

Weofferassessment,treatmentandsupportforclientsofallagesthroughspecializeddevelopmentalandautismprograms.Ourclientsaresupportedbyourteamofspecializedclinicianswhocombinetheirexpertiseandexperiencetogaininsightintoeachclient’suniquesituationandprovidethebestservicepossible.

ProfessionalsatSurreyPlaceCentrerepresentawiderangeofdisciplines,including:

• audiology • medicine

• behaviourtherapy • nursing

• counseling • occupationaltherapy

• developmentaltherapy • psychology

• servicecoordination • speechlanguagepathology

Throughourprograms,wealsooffersupporttofamiliesandcaregivers,startingfromthedaytheirchildisdiagnosed,rightthroughadulthood.

Everyclientwehelpisunique,buttheyeachsharethesamegoal–to live to their potential.

Achieving Potential

4|SurreyPlaceCentreAnnual Report 2008/2009

Creating Hope

Danielis3yearsoldandhasDownsyndrome.Sinceshortlyafterhisbirth,hehasbenefitedfromtheservicesatSurreyPlaceCentre.ADevelopmentalTherapistvisitedhimandhisfamilyweeklystartingwhenhewasonly4monthsold.Andsincethen,hehasseenanOccupationalTherapist,hearingspecialistandattendedaweeklymusicclass.At9months,Danielstartedsigningandwasreadingwordsbeforehewas2yearsold.

Today,Danielisasociableboywithagreatsenseofhumourwholovesbooksandplayingball.He’sgentlewithother

childrenandpetsandlovestogivehugsandkisses.ThesupporthereceivedatSurreyPlaceCentrehasallowedhimtolivetohishighestpotential–andnow,theskyishislimit!

“Daniel’sOccupationalTherapist,Pattireallyinspiredus.Sheopenedthedoorstosomuch.Shetaughtusthatit’saboutthewholefamily–notjustDaniel.’”

- Daniel’s mother, Pina

“I primarily work with clients in their home. I model strategies that parents can use to promote learning, support the family to understand the child’s needs and challenges, and help them access community resources.”

patti orr Developmental Therapist

Daniel

Creating hopeCreating Hope

SurreyPlaceCentre|7Annual Report 2008/2009

Finding Happiness

Anthonyis15yearsoldandhascerebralpalsy,adevelopmentaldisabilitythatlefthismusclesweakerontherightside.Hisspeechisslowandlimited,andhecommunicateswithpicturecards.WhenAnthonywas13,hismotherSandraturnedtoSurreyPlaceCentreforhelpwithhisbehaviour.ABehaviouralTherapistfromtheCentrevisitedAnthonyathomeinanefforttounderstandwhyhebithisownhandinfrustrationandpushedandhitothers.ThetherapistgaveSandratangiblewaystoreducethisbehaviour.

Today,Anthonyisafun-lovingandactiveyoungman.Hehasstoppedhisaggressivebehaviourstowardsothersandthebitingofhishandhassignificantlydecreased.

“Withouttakingcareofhisbitingandhitting,Anthony’slifewouldhavecometoastop.WearethankfulandgratefulthatSurreyPlaceCentreisthere.”

- Anthony’s mother, Sandra

“My work focuses on discovering why the person is behaving the way they are, then helping them to either decrease undesirable behaviours such as aggressive or self injurious behaviours, or increase desirable behaviours, such as adaptive or self help skills.”

nicole Aliya Rahim Senior Behaviour Therapist

Anthony

Finding happinessFinding Happiness

SurreyPlaceCentre|9Annual Report 2008/2009

Realizing Dreams

10|SurreyPlaceCentreAnnual Report 2008/2009

Paulis28yearsoldandhasDownsyndrome.Shortlyafterhewasborn,aservicecoordinatorfromSurreyPlaceCentremetPaul’sparentsatthehospital.TheCentrehasbeenapartofhislifeeversince.Frombirthtoage6hereceivedsupportfromaDevelopmentalTherapist,Speech-LanguagePathologist,OccupationalTherapistandPsychologist.

Today,Paulisoutgoing,enthusiasticandhasapositiveattitude.HeworksfourdaysaweekatCoffeeShed,ashopatSurreyPlaceCentrerunbyCommonGroundCo-opanon-profitcompanysupportingemploymentopportunitiesfor

peoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Healsoworksatanemploymenttrainingcentre,isaLeaderinTrainingataParksandRecreationsummercampandspeakstoUniversityofTorontomedicalstudentswhovisitSurreyPlaceCentreforadayoflearningaboutdevelopmentaldisabilities.

“SurreyPlaceCentrehasbeenveryhelpfulatalltransitionpoints.TheyhelpedPaulwhenhestarteddaycare,enteredaregularschool,switchedfromregularschooltoaspecialeducationclassandalsowhenhegraduatedandpreparedforlifeasanindependentadult.”

-Paul’s mother, Mrs. Wong

“My work as an Occupational Therapist focuses on increasing independence in my client’s ability to perform their activities of daily living. I am enabling people to do the things that matter most to them.”

Christine Hein occupational therapist

paul

realizing dreamsRealizing Dreams

SurreyPlaceCentre|11Annual Report 2008/2009

Helping Families Connect Through TPASSurrey Place Centre helps children who have autism through several specialized programs, including the Toronto Partnership for Autism Services (TPAS). This program involves the highly structured learning method of Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI).

12|SurreyPlaceCentreAnnual Report 2008/2009

helping Families ConneCt through tpas

Djangois6½yearsoldandwasdiagnosedwithautismatSurreyPlaceCentrejustbeforehissecondbirthday.Monthslater,hewasbackattheCentreintheTorontoPartnershipforAutismServices(TPAS)program,whichheattendeddaily.AnewworldopeneduptoDjangothroughTPAS.Heachievedthingshisparentsneverthoughthewouldbeabletodo.HealsoreceivedspecializedhelpatSurreyPlaceCentrefromanOccupationalTherapistandaSpeech-LanguagePathologist.

Today,Djangoisahappyandactivechild.Heattendspublicschoolfivedaysaweekandisabletocommunicatewhathewants.Ifhewantstogoswimmingorishungry,hewillaskforit.Hisprogresshasbeencontinuoustothisday,andwillcontinuefortherestofhislife.

“ThesupportwereceivedfromSurreyPlaceCentreisabsolutelythebestthingthatcouldhavehappenedtous.TheygaveDjangobacktous.”

- Django’s mother, Tina

Django

“In a way, speech-language pathology intervention can extend our clients’ potential. It contributes not just to communication but to their self-esteem and allows them to go into society and participate in a more meaning ful way.”

paul Harbridge speech-language pathologist

SurreyPlaceCentre|13Annual Report 2008/2009

helping Families ConneCt through tpas

TylerwasdiagnosedwithautismatSurreyPlaceCentrewhenhewas18monthsold.HewasreferredtoTPASwherehereceivedIntensiveBehaviouralIntervention(IBI).He’salsohadanOccupationalTherapistfromSurreyPlaceCentrevisithimathome.WithIBI,Tylerbecamemoreverbal,andhisnutritionimprovedgreatly.WhenTylercompletedTPAS,aTransitionCoordinatorfromSurreyPlaceCentremadethetransitiontopublicschoolfairlyeasyforhim.

Today,Tylerisanactive9yearoldboywhoisalwaysonthemove.Heattendspublicschoolinamultipleexceptionality

classanddoessomuchonhisown.Hedresseshimself,islearningtoshowerhimself,surfstheinternetandhasstartedswimmingwithoutalifejacket.Whenhewantssomething,nothingwillgetinhisway.

“BeforeTPAS,Tylerwasinhisownworld,notlookingatusandnotacknowledgingourpresence.Now,he’sapartofourworld,makingeyecontactwithusandtalkingtous.ThetherapistsatTPAShavebeenphenomenal.”

- Tyler’s mother, Robin

“When a child graduates and transitions into the school system, I know we as a team have done everything we can to provide them with the tools and skills to be successful in the next phase of their life.”

Fernanda Araujo instructor therapist, tpas

tyler

SurreyPlaceCentre|15Annual Report 2008/2009

Changing Lives, Changing the World

Ourvolunteerschangetheworldonepersonatatimebyimpactingthelivesofpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Throughtheirgenerousdonationoftime,theyprovideanextradimensionofsupport,careandassistance.

AtSurreyPlaceCentre,wehavevolunteerscontributinginthreevitalways.Theyassistourclientsthroughtheirinvolvementwithourclinicalprograms.TheyraisetheprofileoftheCentrebysupportingourawarenessinitiatives.

AndtheyhelpourfundraisingeffortsbyvolunteeringatspecialeventsandassistingwithotherprojectsaimedatraisingmoneyfortheCentre.

IfyouwouldliketochangelivesbygettinginvolvedasaSurreyPlaceCentreVolunteer,pleasecontactVolunteerServicesat(416)925-5141x2357.

25,000The number of hours that 645 volunteers have contributed to Surrey Place Centre since June 2005.

645The number of volunteers that support fundraising and general Surrey Place Centre programs and services since June 2005.

Volunteer Services

16|SurreyPlaceCentreAnnual Report 2008/2009

Volunteer profile DonnavolunteeredasaClassroomAssistantforTorontoPartnershipforAutismServices(TPAS).ForeightmonthsshehelpedtheInstructorTherapists,whouseIntensiveBehaviouralInterventionwithchildrenwhohaveautism.Sheproducedmaterialsthatthetherapistsuseduringinstructionandinteractedwiththekidsduringnon-instructiontimes.

“Byvolunteering,Igottoseethepositivechangesinthekids’behaviour,andIdevelopedarealconnectionwiththem.NowIwanttobeanInstructorTherapist,soIjuststartedasafull-timestudentinanAutismandBehaviouralScienceProgram.”Donna BartoliniVolunteer: Classroom Assistant

Changing lives, Changing the World

Financials

SurreyPlaceCentre’stotalrevenueforthefiscalyear2008-2009,endingMarch31,2009,was$32,726,739.FinancialinformationisdrawnfromtheSurreyPlaceCentreFinancialStatementsforApril2008-March2009whichwereauditedbyPKFHill.

ForaccesstothefullauditedFinancialStatementsforSurreyPlaceCentreandtheCharitableFoundation,pleasecall(416)925-5141orvisitourwebsiteatwww.surreyplace.on.ca

Our Expenditure over the past 3 years

our Revenue in 2008-2009

Other (Amortization of deferred contributions plus interest) 3%

Ministry of Children & Youth Services 59%

Donated Services 2%

Grants & Contributions 2%

Ministry of Community & Social Services 33%

City of Toronto Preschool Speech & Language Services 1%

25,811,3772006-2007

28,070,2222007-2008

32,714,9762008-2009

18|SurreyPlaceCentreAnnual Report 2008/2009

Supporting Futures

Government FundersMinistry of Children and YouthMinistry of Community and Social Services

Foundation Donors and Supporters

Champions ($25,000 and over)The Globe and Mail

patrons($5,000 - $25,000)C&D Graphics Services Inc.Ogilvy Renault LLPRBC Foundation

leaders ($1,000 - $5,000)Air Canada Kids’ Horizons Bell CanadaBetter Day Alliance Foundation

Borden Ladner Gervais LLPNicholas BoothbyKen ChanCIBCDr. Rosemary Condillac and Mr. David KeldsenCounterpoint ChoraleMarilyn EmeryFidelity Investments Canada ULCJohn FlanneryDr. Nancy FreemanTerri and Tom HewittKatz Group Canada LtdLindt & Sprungli (Canada) Inc.Suzanne MeagherPelican Woodcliff Inc.Drs. John and Maire PercyPKF Hill Chartered AccountantsProginet CorporationRHR InternationalSAS Canada

Elizabeth ScottStandard LifeWinners Merchants International Peter Wright

Builder($500 - $1,000)Bell Canada, Employee Giving ProgramGeorge BiggarBob BinnsFelix CamposanoRobert CernoboriPam GreenGuard-Ami Sales Ltd.High Park GroupDave HolwellBarry IsaacsTammy and Greg KliewerSylvie LabrosseMary CentreDave McMillan

BehindeveryparentwhoreceivesthehelptheyneedfortheirchildatSurreyPlaceCentre,andeveryadultwithadevelopmentaldisabilitywhonowhastheskillstoliveanindependentlife…liesthestrengthofSurreyPlaceCentresupporters.

Theseindividualsandorganizationsareallowingustohelpthousandsofpeoplelivelifetotheirfullpotential,todayandfortherestoftheirlives.

Wewishtothankthefollowingfortheircommitment,supportandgenerosityinthepastyear.

SurreyPlaceCentre|19Annual Report 2008/2009

Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Local 511Terry A. PennockAngela PiresMarian PittersRichard SadlowskiCarmela and Frank SpencleyNicole Staples DoreyPaul SzikszaiValerie TempleChris TolleyToronto Professional Fire Fighter’s AssociationPatricia A. WilliamsBruce Wilson

Supporter ($200 - $500)Anixter Inc.Raza AwanDouglas BansleyDenise BeatonGerald BernickyRobert E. BirchGabrielle BochynekSally BondDawn BrownEd BulmerValerie CoubroughRufina R. de RamosJeremy DevereuxIain DevineVern and Angela FlanneryRoger FlynnRobert and Karen GlassGeoffrey Hall

Hyedie HashimotoJohn HengJohn HindsMargaret HowardDavid HowdenIBM Toronto Employees’ Charitable FundConnie IerulloCerene JohnsonJoan KaroutNeil KerrIsabel M. KilloranMarika KorossyJennifer LaidlawAlexandra and Barry LandsbergMelissa LavalleeAnthony LaycockRuby LimNancy LytleMargaret MacIverDunya Marijan-WintersonFrances MarsalaMaso ImportingDarren McRaeMeaghen MeagherNadia MiaAndrew MorrisonVivian NashMonica NeitzertLouise Y. NgHeather PatridgePatricia PasztiFred and Ivy PayneJeff PayneTina Pecile

Adrienne PerryPerkins Eastman Black Architects Inc.Carol PetrenkoMelanie PichlerFrank & Maureen PickersgillKirk PoppeJoann PurcellHoward and Veronika RevinNasheeda Reyea AliJoan RempelMonica RichardsonDr. Wendy RobertsRuth SchembriPina SciarraDave ShearerIan ShearerRoss SmithBruce StewartMichelle StockerDr. William SullivanMary VachonLaurel VanderburghJanet ValcourtJoseph van VeenGlen WadeThomas WarchukMichelle WestKaren WhiteDon WilliamsDenny Young

To make a gift in support of Surrey Place Centre please visit our website at www.surreyplace.on.ca or contact Surrey Place Centre Charitable Foundation by calling (416) 925-5141 ext. 2391.

supporting Futures

20|SurreyPlaceCentreAnnual Report 2008/2009

2SurreyPlaceToronto,ON,M5S2C2416-925-5141

info@surreyplace.on.cawww.surreyplace.on.ca