Bella the Guinea Pig
Bella the Guinea Pig This is Bella. She is a guinea pig. She likes running around. She likes to eat carrots, lettuce, strawberries, blueberries and watermelon. Bella makes a lot of squeaking noises. She lets me pet her and hold her. I love my guinea pig. Submitted by:...
Meet My Wild Pets
Meet my wild pets. Some live in my backyard and I met others while walking in the park. Check out the video of the Blue Heron. Bailey, the cat sticking out his tongue, is the only one that lives in the house with me. Submitted by: Patia Schacht, Sunbeam Volunteer Post...
Meet My Dog Ethel
Meet my dog, Ethel! She is a Jack Russell Terrier. Ethel will be 13 this summer. As you can see from the photos, my sister and I have grown up with Ethel. She’s in charge, and she makes absolutely sure that everybody knows it. She loves her toys,...
Meet My Pet: Ferris
Meet My Pet: Ferris This is Ferris. She’s a short-haired fancy hamster who loves running on her wheel. I named her Ferris after Ferris Bueller because that’s my favorite movie. She loves spinach and playing with her toys. When I hold her in my hand she never stays...
Acknowledging Canada’s first National Day for Truth and ReconciliationIn Sunbeam NewsSeptember 30, 2021We have reached a time where reciting land acknowledgements, and wearing orange shirts are helpful reminders for us, but not sufficient action towards reconciliation. What I would encourage each of you to do is to dedicate some time to learning from Indigenous people about their history, their struggle, their successes, and their desires for how we all move forward together. […]
Celebrating 65 Years of Service. Paying Tribute to the Vos Family, Founders, in Touching VideoIn Sunbeam NewsSeptember 7, 2021It was November 9th, 1956 when Pieter and Johanna Vos first welcomed a child with a developmental disability into their family home. Learn about the Vos family and the dedication they showed to our community... […]
Media Release – Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services is Celebrating 65 Years of ServiceIn Sunbeam NewsSeptember 7, 2021We are pleased to announce that Sunbeam is celebrating its 65th Year of Service this year to the many communities it supports. […]
Local Advocacy for prioritization of individuals living with developmental disabilities for COVID-19 booster vaccine doseIn Sunbeam NewsAugust 25, 2021We are writing on behalf of the Waterloo Regional Planning Table (Developmental Services Planning & Advisory Council of Waterloo Region) to advocate for the prioritization of individuals living with developmental disabilities to receive the COVID-19 “third dose” booster vaccine. […]
Provincial Network for Developmental Services Advocates for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Developmental Services WorkforceIn Sunbeam NewsAugust 16, 2021The Provincial Network for Developmental Services issued a letter to Hon. Merrilee Fullerton, Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services advocating for mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for staff who... […]