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…child understand what could happen in different situations. Here are some examples: Scenario 1 Maisy is reading a book. Charley walks towards her and says, “Maisy.”. (He waits for her to respond) Maisy says, “Yes, Charley”. Charley says, “Maisy, look at my picture. Do you like it?” Scenario 2 Maisy is reading a book. Charley is across the room and yells, “Maisy, Maisy! (He does not wait for her to respond) Charley comes running towards Maisy and…
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WHEN: June 3 | 7pm EST In the last few years, there has been an increase in discussion around parents and caregivers seeking guardianship for their family member with a developmental disability. The Alternatives to Guardianship webcast helps families understand that guardianship can be unnecessary and limit the rights of a person with a disability. Join us on June 3, 2025 at 7pm EST for this important webcast as we discuss the implications of gu…
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…cious food, fun games, and amazing company! 🔹 $7 entry fee 🔹 Limited spots — Register on MyCommunityHub 🔹 Barcode: 41407 Don’t miss out — summer fun is just a click away! 😎 Questions: Connect directly with Community Participation Supports (CPS) at 647-729-2976 or cps@cltoronto.ca Register now…
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…WHEN: March 20, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM A monthly peer support program for parents and caregivers of youth and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to share and access educational and advocacy resources from peers and expert guest speakers from the community. Join us as we invite Alexandra Shannan from Surrey Place to discuss housing options and answer your questions. See flyer for more details…
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…ousing toolkits and housing navigators; A live Q&A session to address your questions. Panelist Kelly Casey With over 30 years of experience in the area of Developmental Services, Kelly’s extensive clinical knowledge in developmental services, dual diagnosis and autism have provided her with the skills to support individuals and families in the development and implementation of their person directed plans and individualized residential models. Regi…
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…with your family member. Skype Skype is an internet service provider that offers free calling (both local and long distance) between subscribers. In addition to standard telephone calls, Skype enables file transfers, texting, video chat and videoconferencing. It is a great way to have a meeting or speak to friends and relatives in another country. On a desktop computer, you can use the system’s speakers and a microphone or plug in a headset, or u…
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…again about where you will be keeping your phone while you are out in the community – does it fit comfortably in your pocket? Headset Plug in a headset so you can talk on the phone without holding it. The headset might go in your ear or sit around your ear, or it might be like headphones. Some headsets have cords and others are wireless and use Bluetooth technology. Ringtones Make sure the phone rings loud enough so that you can hear it. Choose f…
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…idors, mats at door entrances, and exits to buildings) corridors should be free of obstacles (e.g., chairs, tables) “diffused strip lighting” is preferred Programming Recommendations children with visual impairments rely on auditory information for some part of their learning. Books on tape or CD, spoken output from the computer, and use of tape recorders provide a quick means of access that has the advantage of being meaningful to sighted peers….
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…David Lepofsky, chair of the AODA Alliance addresses Community Living Toronto staff on the issue of advocating for accessibility for people with intellectual disabilities. As David says, we need a barrier-free Ontario for everyone. aodaalliance.org…
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…to the day program. You see, having a cell phone saved my life! City Pulse news heard about what happened and I told them my story! Another time I again took the wrong bus and contacted my dad. He asked me what I saw, but nothing sounded familiar to him. He asked me if there was a gas station or store around. There was a store and while I continued to talk to him on the phone, I went there. I asked the person who worked at the store to speak to my…
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