How to Develop Services in Your Community From an idea comes the vision: “That People will no longer have to leave our communities to receive supports and services”. Knowledge is required to understand the needs of individuals with a developmental …
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The internet is a very useful tool to help us find information, music, games, meet people and talk to friends. There are many tools available that can equalize communication for a person with a disability. These include speech readers, intelligent …
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New Approaches to Making a Home for Someone with an Intellectual Disability (51:22) Parents of children with an intellectual disability advocated against large, segregated institutions and for community-based group homes and day programs in their communities in the 1960’s. Their …
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Taking the time and effort to plan out what the process will look like is a great strategy for setting the stage for successful interactions and excellent outcomes. A planning facilitator will become more comfortable interacting with you and your …
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Selected presentations from a daylong conference focusing on the concerns and support needs of people with a developmental disability who are aging. Held on June 28, 2012 in Toronto. Master of Ceremony: Colin Hamilton The sessions included here are: The …
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By Aakilah Ade RN, AFCN, LNC, CEO of Intel Health Care Services Inc. “And I came close to losing a part of my foot on two occasions. I hope I’m consistently lucky and that the next time I develop a …
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Advocating for one’s family or one’s self happens on a daily basis. “Advocacy” can mean many things, but in general, it refers to recognizing something is not right and taking action. Another name for it could be assertiveness. Advocacy simply …
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A list of community organizations in Toronto that offer interpretation services.
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Fact Sheet
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder, which becomes evident in early childhood or adolescence between the ages of 2 and 15 years.
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The Shared Learning Forum
Webinar recorded: January 25, 2013
Location: Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf
Topics include:
- Developmental Services Toronto Region – Eligibility Process
- Adapted Programs and Integrated Services For People with a Disability 2013 – City Of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation
- Collaborative and Individualized Resource Program
- Community Planners – Person Directed Planning
- Community and Relationships