The Alice Saddy Foundation
Values
Individuality:
We listen to the wishes and choices of people supported understanding that we all learn and grow differently.
Autonomy:
We encourage people to define and choose what makes the ‘good life’ that they want to pursue.
Safety:
We listen to people supported, family members, community members, volunteers and employees to ensure that the risks associated with community participation are balanced with the benefits of inclusion.
Community:
We seek out and discover opportunities within our community to help people we support build relationships.
Inclusion:
We find ways to engage people we support, families, volunteers, employees and community members in learning opportunities that help in understanding the Vision and Mission of the Association.
Respect:
We support employees and volunteers to grow and we work to create a respectful and healthy work environment.
Vision
Alice Saddy Foundation envisions a community that welcomes every person equally with respect and acceptance.
Mission
- Actively supports and encourages people who have an intellectual disability to achieve the life that they choose in their community
- Actively supports community members to understand the need of people with disabilities and their need for inclusion and belonging in all aspects of community life
- Actively encourages people supported, employees and volunteers to discover their gifts and interests
- Actively facilitates connections between people and their family and community members by recognizing and fostering relationships
Board of Directors
Joe Saddy, Chair
When I joined the founding board for the Alice Saddy Foundation in 2021 I was honoured to be a part of my Aunt Alice’s legacy. She was a woman who volunteered her time to support and advocate for the developmentally disabled and her dedication to those more vulnerable than her, impacted my personal value system.
As Chair, I am proud to work with an excellent group of people who gladly volunteer their time to those supported by the Alice Saddy Association.
Ben Delanghe, Vice Chair
I was born and raised in London, Ontario and recently returned to my hometown after spending over a decade as a corporate trial lawyer in the United States. I consider my biggest wins to be those fought on behalf of the voiceless and vulnerable populations. The Alice Saddy Foundation’s mission aligns with my dedication to inclusion and I continue to advocate for equal access to justice—and services—for all.
Lainie Antone-Gardner, Secretary
Born and raised in London Ontario. I’m a mom and wife with many years’ experience volunteering within the London community. Currently I work as the Manager of Jordan’s Principle at the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre which helps First Nations children living in Canada access the products, services and supports they need. I am looking forward to bringing a wholistic approach to my work with the Foundation.
Glen Copplestone, Treasurer
I recently retired from King’s University College at Western University where I taught Economics. I also have more than 25 years of experience serving on the Board of a non-profit lobby group in Toronto (OCUFA) which lobbied the provincial government regularly regarding a variety of post-secondary education issues.
When offered the opportunity to become a founding board member of the Alice Saddy Foundation in 2021, it was an honour that I could not turn down. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Foundation Board to help further the excellent work of the Alice Saddy Association.
Trish Fulton, Director
I am pleased to support the work of the Alice Saddy Association. Those most in need are very effective at making the modest support offered go a long way to improving their lives. I am humbled by their accomplishments and believe that our first obligation as a civil society is to assist the most vulnerable.
Emma Pardy, Director
I was born and raised in London and after graduating from Western University I began my career in accounting. I’m a strong believer that every person should have the opportunity to live the life of their choosing, and I’m excited and proud to be a part of an organization that prioritizes autonomy and respect for all.
Board of Directors
Sheila Simpson, Manager
I’m thrilled to be working with the Foundation as it gets established and evolves. I have worked with not for profits all of my career and have learned a lot about organizational capacity and health. I started volunteering in the developmental services sector as a teenager and have been fortunate enough to work directly with organizations committed to supporting individuals to live their best life possible. The work of the Foundation will directly assist with that.