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Faith and Culture Inclusion Network

Dedicated to the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities within faith and cultural communities in Ontario.

Members

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Liz Froese, Director of Adult Clinical Services
Bethesda

Liz Froese has a background in Social Work and has served with Bethesda since 2003 in a variety of leadership positions.  Currently she is Director of Adult Clinical Services.

Maj. Christine Johnston, Director of Spiritual and Religious Care
Salvation Army at Broadview Village

As a Salvation Army Officer, Major Christine Johnston has served as a Chaplain in developmental services since 2011 and is now enjoying the role Director of Spiritual & Religious Care. Major Christine is responsible for support at some of our Residences. She is also the Alternative Chaplain if an assigned Chaplain is not available

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Dwayne Milley, Vice President of Operations
Christian Horizons

Dwayne Milley is the Vice President of Operations at Christian Horizons where he has served since 1992. Dwayne currently also serves as the Chair of the Faith, Culture and Inclusion Network.

Dwayne Milley
Keith Dow, PHD, Manager of Organizational and Spiritual Life 

Keith Dow (he/him) lives near Ottawa, Ontario and serves as the Manager of Organizational and Spiritual Life with Christian Horizons (christianhorizons.org). Dr. Dow provides training and support in the areas of grief and loss, compassion fatigue, and conflict resolution. He works with faith communities and service providers to support the spiritual needs and contribution of people with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of faith and life.

Don Walker, Executive Director
Mary Centre

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Nicole Lipsey, Faith, Culture & Volunteer Services Supervisor
Reena

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David Cohen, past board member at Reena and parent of a person supported at Reena

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Monte Hardy, CEO
Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf

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Risa Plotnick, Executive Director Tamir Foundation
Tamir

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Jodi Green, Judaic Coordinator and Special Projects
Tamir

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