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Financial and Legal Resources

…bunal, and apply for interim assistance. Link Sourced from Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) http://www.cleo.on.ca/en Generosity Can Jeopardize Your ODSP While an aunt, uncle or grandparent are ready to help, giving money to somebody on ODSP without understanding the program’s guidelines can jeopardize the government benefit they are trying to supplement, unless it is done thoughtfully. Read more Legal information and referral skills for co…
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Evaluating Decision Making Rights for Persons Labelled with Intellectual Disability in Ontario

…My Voice, My Choice” (MVMC) is a project of Respecting Rights legal rights education work that has just completed evaluation. This presentation will share the results of this evaluation and introduce the next phase of this exciting legal rights education work. This presentation is to provide an overview of this work on supported decision making for developmental services staff and networks. PRESENTERS: Hina Ghaus is a Staff Lawyer at ARCH Disabili…
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Family (Support) Groups

…A space for families who desire and are striving for inclusion in regular education classroom settings for their child with a disability. Providing opportunities to learn, listen and share strategies; broaden our knowledge and understanding of inclusive education, and hear first hand stories of resilience and success. Relevant topics of mutual interest will be explored. Location: Virtual via Zoom, please RSVP with the facilitator Meetings: First…
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Resources to Help with Legal and Financial Issues for Self-Advocates and Caregivers

…ments of Ontarians with mental illness through advocacy, rights advice and education. Sometimes we need information: Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) http://www.cleo.on.ca/en CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario / Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario) helps people understand their legal rights by providing information. Partners for Planning http://www.planningnetwork.ca The P4P Planning Network provides free resources including web…
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Hearing Impairments

…evention of auditory dysfunction in children ages 0-18 years. They provide education and counselling for children experiencing hearing difficulties and associated problems. Books and Literature: Parentbooks – www.parentbooks.ca Parentbooks offers the most comprehensive selection of resources available anywhere – from planning a family, to everyday parenting issues, to special needs of all kinds. It also has a selection of resources for caregivers,…
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Down Syndrome

…The CDSS is a resource linking parents and professionals through advocacy, education and providing information. National Down Syndrome Congress – www.ndsccenter.org It is the purpose of the National Down Syndrome Congress to create a national climate in which all people will recognize and embrace the value and dignity of people with Down Syndrome Books and Literature: Parentbooks – www.parentbooks.ca Parentbooks offers the most comprehensive selec…
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Empowering Sex-Esteem for Individuals with IDD

…WHEN: May 16, 2024 | 2pm – 4pm PRESENTER: Deanna Djos When we think about sexual health education, we often focus on sexual activity. This is a bias that we will unpack. Human sexuality education is an ongoing process starting early and encompassing basic body awareness, self-esteem and it builds the skills which will prevent abuse and encourage people to report unwanted sexual contact. See flyer for more details Register here…
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Resource Directories

…-older-adulthood/ Educational Opportunities after High School A listing of educational opportunities available for adults living in Toronto. https://connectability.ca/2014/08/27/educational-opportunities-after-high-school-toronto/ Human Trafficking Resource Directory A list of resources available to survivors of Human Trafficking. https://connectability.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Human-Trafficking-Resource-Directory-Montage.pdf Person Directed…
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Becoming an adult: Transition planning for youth with a developmental disability

…source Guide For Students With Disabilities – Transition to Post-Secondary Education Created by the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC). RARC provides accurate and comprehensive assessments and follow-up services to post-secondary students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and ASD. What do you need to know before you head off to college or university? Learn about your rights and responsibilities, how to advocate for yourself, what finan…
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Health and Wellness

…Read more » Health Booklets The My Health Booklets are a series of health education booklets produced by Surrey Place Centre and funded by the Ontario Government, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. The purpose for the series is to offer guidance to people with developmental disabilities in a clear and simple manner. The series consists of eight booklets now available online, with subjects ranging from general health issues to mo…
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