Community Connections: DSW Cooperative reinvents support for people with developmental disabilities

It took a high school drama class for Lisa Murray to settle on a career. However, her decision had nothing to do with acting, directing, or production.

During the class, Murray volunteered to support two classmates with Down syndrome. She was amazed at the attitudes of the young men, the happiness they found in the smallest things.

“It really made me (question) why I was stressing about these big things in life when I could focus on a simple smile from a friend,” she says. “They really just changed my outlook on life so I decided to start doing this full-time.” Read more >


Come March with Us at the Pride Parade

Come March and Show Your Algonquin Pride!

Watch the Invitation Video from Cheryl Jensen and Deijanelle Simon!

As part of living the value of equity and diversity in our community, Algonquin College and the Students’ Association will be participating in the Capital Pride Parade 2018. Read more >