dougxthexwookie
June 19th, 2009, 09:30 AM
I wonder what movie they went to...."Cinema City" is even the "cheapseats" movie theatre. What you couldn't cough up the extra 2$?
The incident occurred May 18 at the Cinema City theatres on McGillivray Boulevard, where the two women -- both young adult residents of a St. Amant community residence on Edelweiss Crescent -- were left sitting in a van in the parking lot as the employees charged with their care went to check out a flick.
"It violates every conceivable policy, common sense, and we believe, the law. We're taking this very, very seriously," said Carl Stephens, president and CEO of St. Amant.
"There was fortunately no harm to the young women but there was certainly potential for harm. Both have very significant intellectual disabilities."
The incident was discovered when police officers patrolling the area noticed the women sitting in the van and waited with them until the staff members exited the theatre.
"They had a story about being ill and needing to stop somewhere and use the bathroom," Stephens said, noting investigators later reviewed the cinema's security tapes and discovered otherwise. "It was clear both staff bought tickets and went into the theatre.
"Once we had all the information we terminated the employment of both individuals."
Stephens said the Winnipeg police vulnerable persons unit is investigating the case to see whether the employees' actions were against the law, although a police spokesman could not confirm that late yesterday.
After firing the employees, both of whom Stephens described as "experienced staff," Leanne Fenez, director of St. Amant's community residential program, sent a letter to all staff reminding them of their duty to report any neglect or mistreatment and assuring them their good work is appreciated.
The letter also states, "We hope that this incident will not end up in the media. That's because we know that this doesn't reflect well on the organization or the individuals who work for us, despite the thousands of good things they do every day that don't get this degree of attention.
http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/winnipeg/2009/06/19/9849486-sun.html
Eventually, I'll even post stuff from OTHER parts of canada. As it stands just too much happens just in Winnipeg to keep up with!
Dedicated to Excellence and leadership in care, education and services for children and adults with develpmental disabilities
Taken from the St. Amant website: http://www.stamant.mb.ca/
The incident occurred May 18 at the Cinema City theatres on McGillivray Boulevard, where the two women -- both young adult residents of a St. Amant community residence on Edelweiss Crescent -- were left sitting in a van in the parking lot as the employees charged with their care went to check out a flick.
"It violates every conceivable policy, common sense, and we believe, the law. We're taking this very, very seriously," said Carl Stephens, president and CEO of St. Amant.
"There was fortunately no harm to the young women but there was certainly potential for harm. Both have very significant intellectual disabilities."
The incident was discovered when police officers patrolling the area noticed the women sitting in the van and waited with them until the staff members exited the theatre.
"They had a story about being ill and needing to stop somewhere and use the bathroom," Stephens said, noting investigators later reviewed the cinema's security tapes and discovered otherwise. "It was clear both staff bought tickets and went into the theatre.
"Once we had all the information we terminated the employment of both individuals."
Stephens said the Winnipeg police vulnerable persons unit is investigating the case to see whether the employees' actions were against the law, although a police spokesman could not confirm that late yesterday.
After firing the employees, both of whom Stephens described as "experienced staff," Leanne Fenez, director of St. Amant's community residential program, sent a letter to all staff reminding them of their duty to report any neglect or mistreatment and assuring them their good work is appreciated.
The letter also states, "We hope that this incident will not end up in the media. That's because we know that this doesn't reflect well on the organization or the individuals who work for us, despite the thousands of good things they do every day that don't get this degree of attention.
http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/winnipeg/2009/06/19/9849486-sun.html
Eventually, I'll even post stuff from OTHER parts of canada. As it stands just too much happens just in Winnipeg to keep up with!
Dedicated to Excellence and leadership in care, education and services for children and adults with develpmental disabilities
Taken from the St. Amant website: http://www.stamant.mb.ca/