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Acquired Brain Injury

…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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Individualized Funding Library

…n, Community and Social Services. The goal of the IF Library is to provide education and resources to people with developmental disabilities, their families and agency providers to better understand how to access and use individualized funding in Ontario. The IF Library provides users with easy read explanations about the important topics related to Individualized Funding, along with links to resources that will provide more detailed information a…
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How To Spend & Track Passport Funding

…re-Employment and employment Supports Volunteering Supports Post-secondary Education support Transportation for activities Participation in community activities and events Paying a support worker to help with community participation and daily living activities Here are some examples from across Ontario: Community Activities/Events: admission tickets to various sporting, musical events, gym memberships, personal trainers, private classes, camps, pa…
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Child and Family Programs

…rrent thinking, research and practices within the field of early childhood education and care. Source: Macaulay Child Development Centre Including Children with Special Needs: A Guide for Child and Family Programs Inclusion ~ Policy development guidelines for early learning and care programs This guide provides an overview of how to develop and embed Inclusion within the policies of your child care program. It outlines the benefits of inclusive ch…
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

…edicated to improving the lives of those with ADHD through ADHD awareness, education and advocacy.” https://caddac.ca/adhd/ They provide a series of 3 videos explaining ADHD to children: Me and My ADHD: A series of animated videos helping children understand ADHD.  Regroupment Des Associations Panda Du Québec French language ADHD information and resources.  https://www.associationpanda.qc.ca/ ADHD & You A comprehensive website with downloadable st…
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Dandy-Walker Syndrome

…wide spectrum of professionals in the social services, medical, health and education fields are identified. SB&H is the only organization in Ontario addressing the particular needs of their members. Dandy Walker Alliance – www.dandy-walker.org This website is an effort to pull together a compilation of reliable and medically-accurate resources that have been gathered over the years. The Official Parent’s Sourcebook on Dandy-Walker Syndrome: Update…
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Sotos Syndrome

…sorders NORD, along with its more than 300 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services. https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/sotos-syndrome/…
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Microcephaly

…to promoting and improving supports and services, and fosters research and education. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – www.ninds.nih.gov/ It contains information about what Microcephaly is, if and how it can be treated, the prognosis, and the research. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. Congress in 195…
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St Lawrence College CICE Events

…ents and classes Presentations to board / school staff – guidance, special education Attend College fairs at high schools Participate at career / post-secondary information night events Host student groups on our St. Lawrence College campuses to provide information session/tour Have our staff participate in graduating student transition meetings Participate in high school parents’ nights – informational tables Host individual students – tours, vis…
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