May 2026 - Community Living Month

Town of Arnprior proclaims May 2026 Community Living Month.

Whereas Community Living Month is a province-wide annual awareness campaign created to promote authentic inclusion with people who have an intellectual disability and their families;

and Whereas there are 52,000 adults with developmental disabilities across Ontario without services, such as housing, employment and community connections, to name a few;

and Whereas Community Living Renfrew County South has been providing exceptional services and support to people with developmental disabilities and their families in Arnprior and the surrounding area;

and Whereas as part of the celebrations this year, Community Living Ontario is hosting their annual Shine a Light on Community Living campaign on Friday, May 1st, 2026;

and Whereas the Community Living Flag will be raised on May 1st through May 31st , 2026, at Town Hall and the Arnprior and District Museum’s clock tower will be lit up with the colours of blue and green on May 1st through May 31st , 2026, to show our support.

Now Therefore, I, Lisa McGee, Mayor of the Town of Arnprior, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as Community Living Month in the Town of Arnprior, encourage all residents to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Community Living Renfrew County South.