See beyond disability

AccomodationCentre Multifonctions Sieur de Normandie

About

For a nominal amount, the Regroupement acquired a large building belonging to the Hautes-Rivières School Board located at 245, 6th Avenue, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, in the Iberville sector.The renovation of the building has resulted in the development of an integrated service centre that includes several services offered to disabled people in the region and to the general population. The Sieur de Normandie Multifunction Centre offers apartments suitable for physically handicapped people who require 24-hour service, in addition to normal adapted accommodations and respite rooms. The centre also has a room for socio-cultural and community activities, and hosts the offices of organizations and services in the region such as Vie autonome Montérégie and L’Envol du Haut-Richelieu.

This major project was carried out thanks to the support of the Société d'habitation du Québec, the Hautes-Rivières Board of Education, the Caisse Desjardins du Haut-Richelieu and several other partners in the public and private sectors.

    Board of Directors

    • Pierre Paré
      President
      "As a business leader, it is important for me to get involved in another part of our community that is helps people who need it. "
    • Jacques Lapointe
      Vice-President
      "The autonomy of people with disabilities is a priority. Accessibility, education, home support, employment, housing must be at the heart of our concerns. "
    • Bruno Boucher
      Treasurer
      "Being blind myself, I understand the different issues facing people with disabilities. A disability should never stop someone from living their passion. "
    • Stéphane Samson
      Secretary
      "I have the desire to do well, which is a very good motivation, but the desire to do good is even more so. "
    • André Gagnon
      Administrator
      "A disabled person is someone like any other. If we can facilitate their everyday lives through our involvement, that is all that matters. "
    • Louis-Houle
      Louis Houle
      Administrator
      "I like this region and I want to give back to the community. I totally endorse the values put forward and with my experience as an architect I can help to apply them physically in all future projects."
    • Clement-Grenier
      Clément Grenier
      Administrator
      "I want to use my professional experiences to help the Regroupement des personnes handicapées to make a difference in the lives of those we help. "