Social Distancing

In response to the Coronavirus, on March 17th Community Living London closed all non-essential services, however the organization remains open and staff are still providing required support to people with disabilities in over 30 locations across the city. Direct Support Professionals have been working together creatively to ensure the people they support can stay active and have fun while practicing social distancing. Take a look at how people supported and our staff have been social distancing.

Lori Patterson is a Direct Support Professional who leads Community Living London’s Augmentative Communication program. Lori wanted to help people with disabilities understand the Corona-virus and ease anxiety around it. She created a social story using picture symbols to help staff explain to people supported the importance of social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to share the story she created, please click here to view the COVI