💙💛 It's Canadian Down Syndrome Week, October 25–31! We're celebrating the achievements, abilities, and contributions of people with Down syndrome. Let's challenge stereotypes, remove barriers, and build communities where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive.

🍎 Crescent enjoyed a beautiful morning apple picking at Waddles! Logan, Joshua, Barry & Joey worked hard, sampled their freshly picked apples, and shared plenty of smiles along the way. 🍂😊 #Crescent #ApplePicking

🎃 Sharing a great community event! Easter Seals Ontario & The Gryphon’s Inclusivity Network are hosting an Accessible Halloween Bash for individuals with disabilities, families & friends. 📅 Oct. 31 | 1–3 PM 📍 Wallace Hall, Kingston Register by Oct. 23! 👻

💼 Ever wondered what a career at Ongwanada looks like? Join our Virtual Career Fair to explore opportunities and learn how you can make a difference! 💻 Join us NOW or tune in again at 1 PM. #Ongwanada #Careers #VirtualCareerFair

🎸🚗 Dale, Paul and staff, enjoyed a sunny Saturday at Guitars n’ Cars! They admired classic cars, danced to the music, and finished the afternoon with coffee at Tim Hortons. ☕ A great day out! ☀️ #CommunityOuting

🍎 The STA crew enjoyed an outing to Wynn Farms to pick fresh apples! 🍂 Now the baking begins! 🥧 Fresh-picked apples, teamwork, and plenty of fall fun. 💚 #STA #ApplePicking #FallFun

Good luck to everyone taking part in the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 #𝟗𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐑𝐮𝐧, supporting Victim Services! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ A special shoutout to the 𝟏𝟎 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬 running for this incredible cause. We’re cheering you on! 👏💚

🍂 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚! However you choose to spend it, we hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. 📌 Ongwanada Resource Centre & Pharmacy will be closed Monday, Oct. 12 and reopen Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 8 a.m.

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 #𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐲𝐃𝐚𝐲 Every person with cerebral palsy has their own story, strengths, & aspirations. When individual voices come together, they can drive change. Let’s champion accessibility, inclusion & equal opportunity, today every day

🏕️ Camping 2026 is HERE! For Dale, it was his first time camping! Classic country music, a Bay breeze, smashburgers, campfire marshmallows & the Jays made for a great evening. 🔥⚾ He definitely didn’t want to leave! 😄 #Camping2026 #BayOfQuinte

🧳✨ Amy enjoyed a one-night getaway to Ottawa with her passport worker! She explored ByWard Market, visited the Canadian Museum of Nature, shopped at St. Laurent Mall, and spent time with family in the Ottawa area.

🎪👻 Daniella took on the “scary circus”! With preparation and staff support, this horror fan navigated the lights, sounds, and crowds at Paranormal Cirque and stayed for 𝟏½ 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 of the show! 👏 A huge accomplishment and a night to remember! 🖤 #ParanormalCirque

🎣 The Crescent crew was back at it! This time, they tried a new fishing spot, and it looks like their luck followed them! 🐟🌊 A great day outdoors with plenty of fun and some nice catches! #CrescentCrew #Fishing

👻🎬 Margo and Kim had a frightfully fun night at Cineplex watching Insidious: Out of the Further! Both love a good scare, and Margo made the night even sweeter with a yummy chocolate frozen yogurt. 🍫🍦 #MovieNight #Insidious

🚢 Lee & Kenneth enjoyed a lunch cruise aboard the Island Queen, with Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton providing the soundtrack. They met visitors from Stratford and Switzerland, enjoyed lunch (especially the chocolate cake!), watched the boats go by and made some great memories.

🎸 What a great night! Sharon and some staff recently had an amazing time seeing Bryan Adams at Slush Puppie Place. Great music, great company, and lots of fun! 🙌 #BryanAdams

Crescent/STA & Napanee CPS enjoyed an end-of-summer picnic at Lake Ontario Park filled with games, laughter, music, and reconnecting with friends. Huge thanks to Karen Addison for finding musician Tom McIntosh on just one day’s notice, and to Tom for volunteering his time.

🇨🇦 Military history buff Kenneth recently explored Kingston’s new National Memorial to the Fallen. With support from staff, he took in the photos, stories and memorial stones with incredible curiosity and respect. We love supporting meaningful community experiences! #Kingston

🚢 The STA Crew enjoyed a Discovery Cruise from Confederation Basin at the end of August, taking in views of Fort Henry, Cedar Island, Garden Island, RMC and Kingston Penitentiary. The day wrapped up with a picnic lunch in the park! ☀️💚 #Ongwanada #Kingston

🍎🌳 The Douglas crew had a BIG day out! They enjoyed a fun community outing to The Big Apple in Colborne, Ontario 🇨🇦❤️ New experiences, time together, and plenty of memories made! 💚✨ #TheBigApple #CommunityInclusion #MakingMemories