Where: 81 Curlew Street, Toronto Units 1400-1630
When: March 6, 2012 from 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The open house will include a tour of the facility, an outline of what a typical day would be like for clients, a review of the application process and a question and answer period.
All individuals regardless of the complexities of their needs, including those with complex behaviours will not be turned away from Enhanced Day Program.
RSVP edayprogram@gmail.com or 416-805-2871. Visit www.edayprogram.com for more information.
Free Webinar: February 8, 2012 from 7PM -8:30PM
Back by popular demand, this Inclusive Education webinar series will be of interest to parents and professionals alike and will include topics ranging from the importance of holding a vision to understanding the use of technology in the classroom. It is designed to explore the value of inclusive education practices for students who have an intellectual disability, provide information on how to navigate through the educational system, and rejuvenate the hope of families as they come to know that good inclusive practices do exist and that there is evidence to show that all children, with and without disabilities, benefit from inclusive education.
Click here to register
A New Story is emerging across Canada. Part of this story involves the creation of individualized supports and strengthening communities through the presence and participation of all citizens. Come and join us to learn and practice how to facilitate the New Story with people who need and want support to participate. February 21, 22, 23 Read more
Commence is a conference designed to inspire professionals and educators in their efforts to support young adults who have an intellectual disability to achieve success in their final years of high school and as they transition into the adult world.
The conference is Feb 8-9 at Sheraton Parkway in North Toronto.
You can view the program here and register for the conference here.
We all have great news, articles and tip sheets that we use every day. ConnectABILITY News and ConnectABILITY Articles are great ways to share your resources. Submissions to ConnectABILITY.ca is a new article in the ConnectABILITY library that gives suggestions to guide you in writing and submitting a News, Article or Tip Sheet for ConnectABILITY.
In an effort to continue to meet the needs of the individuals and families we support, we have developed a short survey to explore how people network with other people and what topics or areas of interest they like or would like to connect around. Read more
The AGO is a large gallery with all kinds of works of art from all over the world and right here in Canada and Toronto. Expect to be challenged to think about the world we live in by experimental contemporary artists from Canada and the world. There is something for everyone. The AGO welcomes everyone. Read more
The Enabling Person-Directed Planning for AAC Users guidebook, is designed to help persons who use augmentative and alternative communication take an active role in the person-directed planning process. Read more
Visual communication strategies and resources have dramatically improved over the past decade and at ConnectABILITY we strive to stay current and continuously meet your needs. Read more
Shadow Lake Centre is an overnight camping program run through Community Living Toronto located just north of Stouffville Ontario. Read more