{"id":9467,"date":"2025-04-16T21:15:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T01:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sqdi.ca\/?page_id=9467"},"modified":"2026-09-10T14:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T18:26:06","slug":"become-a-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sqdi.ca\/en\/become-a-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f4ae8b21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Member organizations are at the heart of the work of the Quebec Intellectual Disability Society (QIDS). Across Quebec, our members support people with intellectual disabilities and their families and loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we form a strong network that promotes and defends their rights and interests with governments and the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us and make a difference!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sqdi.ca\/en\/trouver-un-organisme-membre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the list of members<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f4ae8b21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 id=\"Become-a-Member\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Member<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join the QIDS and make a difference!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming a member of the Quebec Intellectual Disability Society (QIDS) means enjoying many benefits while helping advance the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about the different membership options and the steps to becoming a member organization of the QIDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The QIDS offers three membership categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f4ae8b21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Associate Member<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can become an Associate Member?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any non-profit organization or users\u2019 committee whose mission is to defend the rights of, bring together, and represent people with intellectual disabilities, their families and loved ones, and that is approved as such by the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Associate Members have voting rights at general meetings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership Requirements and Process:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To become a member, please first complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/x2LhrKy59G\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/x2LhrKy59G\">membership application form<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, send the following documents to <a href=\"mailto:oguerin@sqdi.ca\"><strong>Olivier Gu\u00e9rin<\/strong><\/a>, Member Relations and Community Engagement Advisor:<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A copy of your letters patent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your bylaws\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A resolution from your Board of Directors confirming your organization\u2019s commitment to :<br>a) Supporting the mission and objectives of the QIDS;<br>b) Complying with the QIDS bylaws and other policies and procedures;<br>c) Paying the annual membership fee set by the Board of Directors within the required deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group small-cta-box has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-309d436a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:24px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--normal);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--normal);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Submit your application:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>By email:<\/strong><\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:oguerin@sqdi.ca\">oguerin@sqdi.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>By mail:<\/strong><\/strong> <br>Attention : Olivier Gu\u00e9rin<br>Quebec Intellectual Disability Society (QIDS)<br>3958, rue Dandurand<br>Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec H1X 1P7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To become an Associate Member, the non-profit organization or users\u2019 committee must be approved by a simple majority (50% + 1) of the directors present at the Board of Directors meeting where its membership application is considered.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/x2LhrKy59G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><strong>Become an Associate Member<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f4ae8b21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Supporting Member<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can become a Supporting Member?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any organization, corporation, association, society or group that has an interest in research and development related to people with intellectual disabilities, their families and loved ones, and that wishes to support the work of the QIDS and is approved as such by the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supporting Members do not have voting rights at general meetings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Membership Requirements and Process:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To become a member, please first complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/x2LhrKy59G\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/x2LhrKy59G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">membership application form<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, send the following documents to <a href=\"mailto:oguerin@sqdi.ca\"><strong>Olivier Gu\u00e9rin<\/strong><\/a>, Member Relations and Community Engagement Advisor:<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A copy of your letters patent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your bylaws&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A resolution from your Board of Directors confirming your organization\u2019s commitment to :<br>a) Supporting the mission and objectives of the QIDS;<br>b) Complying with the QIDS bylaws and other policies and procedures;<br>c) Paying the annual membership fee set by the Board of Directors within the required deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group small-cta-box has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-309d436a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:24px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--normal);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--normal);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Submit your application :<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>By email:<\/strong><\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:oguerin@sqdi.ca\">oguerin@sqdi.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By mail:<\/strong><br>Attention: Olivier Gu\u00e9rin<br>Quebec Intellectual Disability Society (QIDS)<br>3958, rue Dandurand<br>Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec H1X 1P7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3. To become a Supporting Member, the application must be approved by a simple majority (50% + 1) of the directors present at the Board of Directors meeting where the application is considered.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/x2LhrKy59G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Become Supporting Member<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f4ae8b21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Ad Hoc Member<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can become an Ad Hoc Member?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any QIDS Board of Directors member who is not appointed by an Associate Member automatically becomes an <strong>Ad Hoc Member<\/strong> of the QIDS upon election and for the entire duration of their term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This status ends when the person leaves the Board of Directors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ad Hoc Members do not need to be approved by the Board of Directors and are not required to pay an annual membership fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:140px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To become a member of the Board of Directors,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>please contact Am\u00e9lie Duranleau,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Executive Director, at<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:direction@sqdi.ca\"><strong>direction@sqdi.ca<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f4ae8b21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 id=\"Benefits-of-Becoming-a-Member\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Benefits of Becoming a Member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By joining the QIDS, you help strengthen the voice of the intellectual disability community while enjoying many benefits:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">A Stronger Voice <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>Together, we increase the visibility and impact of the intellectual disability community in the public sphere and among policymakers.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">Strong Representation <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>The QIDS is the leading advocate for people with intellectual disabilities and their families and loved ones with government authorities.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">A Committed Network <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>You become part of a province-wide network working to promote the social and economic participation of people with intellectual disabilities and their families and loved ones.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">Supporting Research <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>Your membership helps advance research in the field of intellectual disability.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">Rights Advocacy Support <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>Connect with other members and get support to advocate for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">Access to Training <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>Take part in training designed, adapted or funded by the QIDS.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">Awareness-Raising Tools <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>Access promotional materials to better inform and engage your community.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">Exclusive Information <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>Receive exclusive updates on issues and initiatives affecting the intellectual disability community.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">Active Participation <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>Get involved in working groups and help shape decisions.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">Personalized Support <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>Get support from a passionate and caring team.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn\" data-module-accordion data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <button>\n        <p class=\"title -h4\">Voting Rights <i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i><\/p>\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <p>Associate Members and Ad Hoc Members can vote at the Annual General Meeting and help shape the QIDS\u2019s direction.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f4ae8b21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 id=\"cout-de-l-adhesion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><strong>Membership Fees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group small-cta-box has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:24px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--normal);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Associate Member : 125 $<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/x2LhrKy59G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become an an Associate Member<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group small-cta-box has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:24px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--normal);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supporting Member : 220 $<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/x2LhrKy59G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become a Supporting Member<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group small-cta-box has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:24px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--normal);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ad Hoc Member : Free<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:direction@sqdi.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become an Ad Hoc Member<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f4ae8b21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 id=\"Questions-regarding-membership?\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><strong>Questions regarding membership?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"content-profil\">\n\n    <div class=\"image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sqdi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SQDI_Olivier-3379-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Olivier Gu\u00e9rin\">\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"top -has-elements\">\n        <h3 class=\"-small -center -no-space\">Olivier Gu\u00e9rin<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"role -center\">Member Relations and Community Engagement Advisor<\/p>    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"contact\">\n            <a href=\"tel:514-725-7245 ext. 33\" class=\"phone\"><i class=\"icon-phone\"><\/i>514-725-7245 ext. 33<\/a>            <a href=\"mailto:oguerin@sqdi.ca\" class=\"email\"><i class=\"icon-mail\"><\/i>oguerin@sqdi.ca<\/a>        <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your organization work in the intellectual disability community? 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