The Y.I.E.L.D. (Youths’ Initiative and Excellence with LD’s) is a unique program designed to support Canadian youth/newcomer with learning disabilities to gain valuable skills and increase civic engagement opportunities that will benefit them in life and work while making a … Read more »
As part of this research, we are holding a free web-based mindfulness group that will teach some new ways to better cope with these feelings. Read more »
A new RIGHTS newsletter has launched with tips for people with intellectual disabilities, staff and families on supported-decision making rights for persons labelled with intellectual disability. To receive the monthly updates subscribe at www.archdisabilitylaw.ca/initiatives/respecting-rights
Small, hands-on cooking class for teens and young adults with Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder with OCT trained teacher. When: Thursdays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dates: November 7 -December 19 Where: 87 Cedervale Ave., Toronto, ON M4C 4J7 Fee: $475, hst included … Read more »
Come join other mothers who have a child of any age with a developmental disability for a weekend of celebration, connection and growth. Leave feeling refreshed, nurtured, and honoured. For more information & info on volunteer opportunities contact: Tracey toregan@cltoronto.ca 416-371-3162 See flyer … Read more »
Featuring paintings, ceramics, photography and more. All proceeds go to support the artists. Free admission. When: October 20, 2019 from 1 to 4PM Where: Centre for Social Innovation, 720 Bathurst Street. See flyer for details
Do you want to learn how to use self-management strategies to help decrease psychological distress (i.e., stress, anxiety) while experiencing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? We are conducting a study with parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. This study will offer group-based Acceptance and Commitment Training (or ACT) to support caregivers … Read more »
Kerry’s Place Autism Services is excited to announce our upcoming group, The Code: Introductory Coding for Teens. This FREE group is open to teens ages 16-18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with weekly sessions from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, beginning on Thursday, November … Read more »
Into the Light is an exhibit at Guelph Civic Museum. It examines the stories of Eugenics – a movement in Southern Ontario that de-humanized and disappeared those who did not fit the normative middle-class lives of white, able-bodied settlers. Peter Park … Read more »