"Yellow Shirt Day"

What is Yellow Shirt Day???

This day is to celebrate, show our strength, commitment, perseverance, courage, dedication, & endurance in “Helping New Seeds Grow” throughout the years and
to promote the recognition & awareness, to the continuous work, of the "Support Workers” in the “ Developmental sector”

History of "Yellow Shirt Day"

As the Director, & Founder of a special needs program since 2013, I get to see firsthand, especially when our program was private, the lack of funding, support, appreciation, and recognition for what we do in the Scarborough community, for individuals in the Development Sector.

Despite the many trying situations & challenges, Sunflower Developmental Services has undergone since 2013, we have still managed to sustain our ability, to remain open, & continue to serve individuals in the Developmental Sector.

On September 9, 2022, I started “Yellow Shirt Day” to gain, Recognition, Appreciation & Support for all Support Workers in the “Developmental Sector “, for their continuous dedication, commitment, patience, endurance & empathy they have
for individuals with special needs.

Their willingness to provide vital daily structure & programming, with the implementation of Life & Social skills, that
empower individuals with special needs, to learn, & develop new skills
so they too, can enjoy the best “Quality of Life “.