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A short video explaining legal rights, for people labelled with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Presented by Arch Disability Law Centre
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Presenters  Amanda Hickey, TIFS Program Leader   A program that gives Adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to “try” living on their own. It is an innovative well-rounded approach to exploring how to live independently. Through a person-centered curriculum and experiential …
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Join Cathy Nesbitt while she leads a Laughter Yoga session. Laughter has profound benefits that can exercise our entire system which will increase one’s overall feeling of wellbeing while decreasing feelings of stress. Cathy shares her energy, passion, generosity and …
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Victim Services Toronto provides immediate, confidential support for any person who has experienced crime or sudden tragedy 24/7. VST is crisis response, intervention and prevention services for victims of crime and sudden tragedy in Toronto. This workshop with provide an …
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Indroduction to Neurodevelopmental disabilities Scott Skinner, Community Network of Specialized Care. Presentation slides Let’s Talk: An Open Dialogue on Vulnerability in Toronto Series: Through collaboration and coordination, the Community Network of Specialized Care works to build efficient and effective cross-sectorial …
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Megan Hart, Passport Coordinator Passport is a program that helps adults with a developmental disability to participate in their communities, and helps caregivers take a break from their caregiving responsibilities. The program is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community …
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A brief introduction to Rec. Therapy by Kim, a Recreation Therapist, Life in Full, and Donnette Goldschmid, Behaviour Services Consultant, Community Living Toronto. This interview was done for the ‘Learning Together’ newsletter. Learn more about Recreation Therapy and naturalistic teaching. …
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Since 2011, Respecting Rights has provided innovative, accessible rights education to persons labeled with intellectual disabilities PRESENTER: Jessica Field Education and Outreach Coordinator and a member from the Respecting Rights self-advocate team. Respecting Rights is a project at ARCH Disability …
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In this session we are going to explain the definition of Sexual Assault and Consent along with outlining the challenges with the Criminal Codes of Canada for individuals with IDD.   PRESENTERS: Wendy Leaver a retired Detective of the Toronto …
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