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Practical resources for residents and Residents’ Councils

Whether you want to better understand residents’ rights, strengthen a Residents’ Council, plan a meaningful meeting, involve more residents, or celebrate your Council’s work, you’ll find tools here to help. Explore guides, templates, educational programs, videos, activities, and multilingual materials created to support resident leadership and participation in long-term care.

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Through Our Eyes: Bringing the Residents’ Bill of Rights Alive
Explore OARC’s resident-informed program that brings the Residents’ Bill of Rights to life through practical learning.
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Toolkit – Everything about Residents Involves Residents
Explore OARC’s research-informed resident engagement toolkit, co-designed with residents and long-term care partners.
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2026 Residents’ Council Week Planning Guide
A practical planning guide with theme days, activities, resources, and ideas to help your home celebrate Residents’ Council Week.
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Certificate of Recognition
A printable certificate to recognize residents for their participation and engagement in their long-term care community.
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Residents’ Bill of Rights – CLEO Guide
The Ontario Residents’ Bill of Rights (Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021) downloadable PDF.
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Residents’ Council Week Poster
A downloadable bilingual poster to help your home celebrate Residents’ Council Week.
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“I am” Statements
This worksheet guides residents to create a personal statement capturing important aspects of who they are as a person.
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Residents’ Council Week Contest Poster
Poster outlining OARC’s 2026 Residents’ Council Week Contest. All long-term care homes are encouraged to participate.
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Residents’ Bill of Rights
The Ontario Residents’ Bill of Rights (Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021) downloadable PDF.
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