Activity schedules (also referred to as visual schedules) are often used to help individuals understand daily events in their lives. Activity schedules are made up of a series of pictures (photographs, line drawings) or words to communicate a sequence of …
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Developmental Services Council – Toronto (DS Council) Developmental Services Council – Toronto (DS Council) is a voice for adults with developmental disabilities, their family members and community supporters. An advisory group, we are a partner with the agencies funded by …
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Living in a society represented by many cultures and religious beliefs means that memorable events can be celebrated differently. In this article we look at the different religious beliefs surrounding death & dying and what funeral or burial rituals may …
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In today’s world we have many different choices on how we can pay for something we want to buy. This section will explain many of the options people have to do this. Cash The one that is most familiar to …
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Fact Sheet
Down Syndrome is a genetic condition that causes delays in physical and intellectual development.
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Keeping everyone connected and up to date on an ongoing basis is always a difficult task. Technology makes it easier to do so. There are a number of online tools available that can be used on computers, cell phones and …
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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.
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Presented by Vania Sukola Colleagues from the Violence Against Women and the Developmental Services sectors discuss the impact of violence on adults who are labeled with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Topics such as: The impact of trauma on the community Various safety …
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Facts One third of seniors over the age of 65 have a fall every year and half of them have more than one fall. Falls are the most common cause of injury. Seniors are nine times more likely to have …
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Fact Sheet
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, is a term used to describe the range of permanent disabilities caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol.
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