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The team

From the evaluation of applications to the organization of fundraising, to the board of directors, all the members of the Fondation Adapte-Toit team work entirely on a voluntary basis. We thank them all from the bottom of our hearts!
Each and everyone plays a crucial role in the success of our mission.

Members of the Board

Claude Gingras

Vice-President
I am a person very much focused on the task at hand, however for me humor always has its place. The effectiveness of my service is at the heart of all my concerns. I am an intuitive person who is known to possess good judgment.
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I have a good sense of accomplishment and can be relied upon to carry out any mandate to its end. As a specialist in administrative processes, I am responsible for managing a rent supplement program (disability component). In addition, I play an advisory role in the development of social residential resources for non-profit organizations.

My ultimate goal
Having fun with those that surround me.
My favorite quote
In the heat of the action one must always be ahead of he game by a second (C Gingras)
The value that characterizes me best
Loyalty, integrity and fairness are prevailing values at my home.
Sedentary or bohemian
I’m a bohemian at heart, but I am always busy with different things. It’s hard to say no and stop.
If I were an athlete I would be…
Jean Béliveau

Vincent Ladouceur

Treasurer
Businessman of several years, bailiff, franchisee of Groupe Sutton Actuel and Advantage Plus, also owner of several income properties and Mini Storage enterprises. Real estate and entrepreneurship are wonderful passions for me. I enjoy getting involved in various projects.
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My ultimate goal
To be happy and make people happy, be healthy enough to accomplish different projects.
My favorite quote
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
The value that characterizes me best
Goodness
Sedentary or bohemian
Sedentary… ..I do not like to change too many things at once.
If I were an athlete I would be…
Alexandre Dépatis for his determination from a young age.

Linda Lamarre

Secretary
Member of the Quebec Chamber of Notaries since 1983, I am part of the Bibeau Desaliers Lamarre Notaires Inc. group. I specialize in human rights law and non-contentious proceedings. I am also director of the Caisse Desjardins du Mont-Saint-Bruno since 1999 and Chairman of the Board since 2012.
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My ultimate goal
Become a better person on daily basis
My favorite quote
There are only two ways to live your life. The first is to live as if nothing was miraculous; the second is to live as if everything was. (Albert Einstein)
The value that characterizes me best
Authenticity
Sedentary or bohemian
Hardworking
If I were an athlete I would be…
A tennis player

Guylaine Yelle

Administrator

In a relationship with my partner for more than 35 years, we are parents of two boys, now adults, whom we are particularly proud of. As a lawyer, I worked in a private practice for 30 years with the goal of seeking justice and equity.
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Injustice shocks me deeply. I’ve been involved in my community as a city councilor for 8 years now. I pursue my involvement by participating in the monthly Town Planning Advisory Committee meetings of my municipality.

My ultimate goal
Enjoy life to the fullest while sharing my happiness with the people I meet.
My favorite quote
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. -Gandhi
The value that characterizes me best
Kindness
Sedentary or bohemian
Both.
Sedentary for my stability, anchored in life.
And bohemian since for me, it’s a state of mind.
If I were an athlete I would be…
The word athlete calls to my mind the idea of performance. I rather aspire to achieve balance.
Practicing yoga – which I’ve been doing for nearly 17 years now – helps me. In this sense, I would rather be a yogi master than an athlete.

Director-Founder

At the age of eighteen, following a tragic car accident that left me with an irreparable lesion to my spinal cord, I found myself paralyzed from my shoulders down to my toes. My life had just been flipped upside down for ever. I was, however, able to regain my autonomy thanks to my strong determination, my family, my friends, numerous rehabilitation professionals, as well as the financial support that I was privileged enough to receive. I took back control of my life, and gave it a new purpose and direction. I allowed myself once more to find pleasure in living happily and accomplished! Through the Adapte-Toit Foundation, my aim is to give to those with a spinal cord injury not receiving adequate funding the opportunity to rebuild their lives in an adapted living environment with all of the necessary assistance. Together lets make autonomy accessible and inclusive!

– Julien Racicot

The Application Evaluation Committee

The Application Evaluation Committee is made up of various experts from the home adaptation and rehabilitation sectors. Thanks to the expertise of its members and the various criteria and tools put in place, its role is to assess requests for assistance in a fair and impartial manner. Its recommendations are then submitted to the Board of Directors for final approval.

Frantzy Amédée

Accredited inspector
SHQ programs

Claude Gingras

Vice-President

The importance of our volunteers

We wish to thank all the of volunteers involved with the Adapte-Toit Foundation. Each and every one of them plays a crucial role in the success of our project. Much like the various caregivers who gravitate around the spinal cord injured, our volunteers allow the Foundation to reach its full potential and achieve its mission. They contribute to making autonomy accessible and inclusive!

Star Volunteer

Because we value our volunteers, we want to highlight their involvement.

Mélissa L

Mom at heart, dedicated volunteer and trained graphic designer, Mélissa has been faithfully involved with the Adapte-Toit Foundation for more than 5 years. In addition to participating in the development of our fundraising campaigns, she is the one who, graciously, sees the graphic design as the tools that allow us to promote our mission through vibrant images.
“I chose to get involved with the Adapte-Toit Foundation because I am aware of the few resources available to you when you have to live with a disability and the time comes to adapt your home. Any help you can get is welcome! I am proud to be able to make a difference, in my own way, in the lives of people with spinal cord injuries and their loved ones. And that’s not to mention the privilege of collaborating with Julien and his entire team!
Mom of 2 very energetic children, I realize how lucky I am that they are in good health… I love helping others and I have been involved in several voluntary actions for several years (board of directors, graphic design , communications, etc). I get a deep sense of accomplishment. That probably explains why I’ve been working in communications in the healthcare network for over 13 years. »

Mélissa, the entire Adapte-Toit team would like to say a huge thank you for your dedication!

Our partners

Thank you to all those who allow us to achieve our mission. You are helping to make a big difference!

FSWC