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…lex diagnostics, counseling, service coordination, behavioural therapy and educational programs to people living with a developmental disability and their families. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ONLINE – http://www.pwd-online.gc.ca/ Uses information technology to provide integrated access to information, programs and services for persons with disabilities, their families, their caregivers, service providers and all Canadians. Guide to Government of Ca…
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…tps://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-autism-program SNOW Inclusive Learning & Education SNOW is a branch of the Inclusive Design Research Centre at OCAD University that focuses on Inclusive Education and Learning. They provide information and training about technologies and inclusive practices for both in and outside of the classroom. https://snow.idrc.ocadu.ca/ Surrey Place Surrey Place supports children and adults living with developmental disabili…
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…music circles. Nursery programs offer other benefits including: a focus on education the social skills of young children a preparation for elementary school or kindergarten Child Care Centres (Daycare) Child care centres (daycare) offer balanced programs of activities for infants (0 to 18 months), toddlers (18 months to 2.5 years), pre-school (2.5 to 5 years), and school-age (6 to 10 years) children. Children learn and grow while making friends wi…
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…er Resources 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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…sed on the individual student. Encouragement of collaboration: The general education and special education teachers work collaboratively in the same classroom to meet the needs of all students. Active development of a program that is inclusive of all children: Provide opportunities for both child-directed and teacher directed activities, use small and large group activities to build relationships and provide the supports and accommodations the chi…
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…rests lay will be help with planning. Some students want to continue their education after graduating and one program you may want to look at is Humber College’s CICE Program, “Community Integration Through Cooperative Education”. Seneca and George Brown Colleges also offer college vocational programs. You will need to check the admission criteria as it has been reported that the student must be at a grade 5 literacy level. There are also a number…
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…uations. http://mentalhealthrecovery.com/info-center/how-to-self-advocate/ Educational Advocacy Resources from Autism Ontario for families and caregivers on school related issues: http://www.autismontario.com/client/aso/ao.nsf/web/Education+Advocacy+Resources?OpenDocument Books https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1931282587/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1DT36E5O0B045&psc=1 Edited by Stephen Shore this book helps people with autism to effectively self-a…
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…mong families having a child with 5p- Syndrome and to spread awareness and education of the syndrome to these families and their service providers. ALLIANCE OF GENETIC SUPPORT GROUPS – www.geneticalliance.org Genetic Alliance is an international coalition comprised of more than 600 advocacy, research and healthcare organizations that represent millions of individuals with genetic conditions and their interests. As a broad-based coalition of key st…
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…Play Dementia: Changing Assumptions Presenter: Kari Quinn-Humphrey, Public Education Manager, Alzheimer Society of Toronto Improve your understanding of dementia & Alzheimer’s disease, best practices and the resources available for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities exhibiting dementia. Play Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Presenter: Tracey Human, RN, Palliative Pain Symptom Management Consultation Service for Toronto Co…
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…to the brain. This FREE service offers support, empowerment, advocacy and education to survivors, family members and friends. Staff can assist with issues such as rehabilitation, long-term care, housing and employment, auto insurance, disability benefits, worker’s compensation benefits, etc. Brain injury survivors and their caregivers (family, friends, etc.) are invited to become members of OBIA. This FREE membership is available after completing…
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