A webcast facilitated by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital & ConnectABILITY.ca Presenters: Laura Howson-Strong, Janelle Withers, Danielle D’Alessandro, Jason Maher This workshop is geared for: Families and youth/young adults between the ages of 16-26 Youth who are on diverse high …
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High school is more than just about attending classes. It is also about exploring your interests, developing skills, establishing social relationships (independent of your family circle) and having fun! Activities and experiences at this time can help us figure out …
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The most exciting part of creating a plan is the opportunity to dream, develop goals and brainstorm all of the potential possibilities that motivate a person. On the flip side, and not necessarily as exciting, is having to look at …
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MagnusCards is a free app that combines a proven method of instruction (Social Stories) with elements of game design to help people learn life skills.
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By MyDirectPlan In 2020, the Ontario provincial government announced temporary changes to the Passport and SSAH (Special Services at Home) Funding programs. These changes were put in place as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that families and …
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Vision “From a dream comes a vision” J. Assinawai OUR VISION IS THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL ON A FIRST NATION WILL RECEIVE SUPPORT AND SERVICE FROM HIS/HER PEOPLE AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RETAIN TRADITIONAL VALUES AND LIFESTYLES TO PROMOTE BALANCE …
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Fact Sheet
Microcephaly is a medical condition in which the circumference of the head is smaller than normal because the brain has not developed properly, or has stopped growing.
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What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment, free from distractions, judgment, and aware of our thoughts and feelings. Participating in mindfulness helps us become more aware of sensory input from the environment around …
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Many people have heard about the concept of mindfulness, but are unsure what it means, and why it might be helpful in their lives and/or the lives of the people they support. Technically speaking, mindfulness is defined as paying attention, …
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Fact Sheet
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system.
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