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Shalom Residences Inc. empowers adults with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful, dignified lives in community-based homes in Winnipeg, enriched by Jewish values.
We envision a community where individuals with intellectual disabilities are fully included, self-actualized, and valued in all aspects of life.
This conference kicks off today in Toronto. Glad to be here!Reena: Championing Inclusion at Pushing the Boundaries 2025! ![]()
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Reena continues to lead with innovation, compassion, and impact in disability inclusion. Its leadership team will be front and centre at the 2nd Canadian Conference: Pushing the Boundaries, which will be held May 5–6, 2025, in Toronto.![]()
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This influential event gathers voices across Canada and beyond to advance inclusion, share best practices, and inspire collective action. Reena’s contributions span the full spectrum of lived experience, services, and policy — demonstrating why it remains a pillar in this space.![]()
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Meet Reena's Voices at the Conference:![]()
CEO Bryan Keshen will open the conference with a warm welcome and contribute to sessions on intentional housing communities and insights from Israel on delivering supports during crisis — showing his leadership in both vision and practical strategy.![]()
Fred Winegust, Project Specialist, will explore the power of inclusive business through Reena’s social enterprise initiatives, promoting real change and opportunity through employment.![]()
Gary Gladstone Stakeholder Relations Lead, will discuss the innovative and impactful approach behind Reena’s intentional community housing model and share how inclusive design reshapes lives.![]()
Joanna Samuels, Employment Supervisor, will speak about dignity through employment and co-lead a session that celebrates meaningful, supported career pathways for people with diverse abilities.![]()
COO Sandy Stemp, brings decades of operational expertise to a critical conversation on aging and developmental disabilities, offering approaches to support the growing needs of an aging population.![]()
Tamara Zalev, Lead Job Coach, will share firsthand stories and strategies from the frontlines of job coaching, illustrating what success looks like when support is personalized and empowering.![]()
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📍 Prosserman JCC, Toronto![]()
📅 May 5–6, 2025![]()
🔗 Visit the Conference Site![]()
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