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…how to promote greater participation in group times are explored. Picture symbols and sign language signs are included for directions and songs. Download a PDF of the book Order a bound copy of the book online…
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…more details Disability/Visibility Photography Disability/Visibility is a free 8-week community arts project, culminating in a gallery show in February 2025. Youth 18-35 who identify with the experience of disability will work with local peer Toronto photographer to develop photography skills. Participants will explore disability, identity and community in various locations in the city while working in groups and individually. Dates: Sundays, wee…
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…who are carrying the gene and can be performed before birth. This type of test is sufficient if testing specifically for Fragile X Syndrome. However, in cases where there is no history of Fragile X and the cause of intellectual impairment is unknown, a comprehensive genetic evaluation should be performed. Due to the fact that Fragile X can vary greatly among individuals in terms of symptoms and severity, to the point of being very subtle in some…
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…ovide services to youths in crisis and people with challenging behaviours. www.dorvict.com Beaver Barracks In 2008 Families Matter Cooperative, Ottawa, during the design stage, developed a relationship with CCOC- Beaver Barracks – An Affordable, Accessible, Sustainable Project. The hope was to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities would have access to affordable units in this mixed community. In 2012 six – seven adults moved into thei…
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…covered in this article: Contact MyDirectPlan: Email: support@mydirectplan.com Telephone: Toll Free: 1-844-MDP-MDP1 (1-844-637-6371) Support Hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM EST – 6:00 PM EST Contact your Ministry Regional Office Contact your Passport Agency Resources: Update: Revised Passport Guidelines (September 2021) https://www.dsontario.ca/passport-program https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/servicesupport/passport.as…
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…local community swimming pools and skating rinks and find out if they have free swimming or free skating at special times of the year like Christmas and March Break. Community centres may also offer free activities. Libraries, museums and galleries sometimes have exhibits that are free. Even if you have to pay for a special exhibit, there are often tickets offered at a cheaper price. Always look for discounts. For example, movie theatres may offer…
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…xpenses for reimbursement through mail, email, fax or through MyDirectPlan.com, a free direct funding management tool. A Parent’s Experience With Respite Care My name is Suzanne and I have two sons with special needs. My son Mekhi was diagnosed with PDD at 3½ years old and Malin a Communication Disorder at 2. Being a fulltime working mom is a job in itself, when you have children with special needs, it takes every ounce of energy and any spare tim…
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…al tests used to detect Down Syndrome in a fetus: screening and diagnostic tests. The screening test estimates the risk that a fetus has Down Syndrome while a diagnostic test determines whether or not the fetus has a condition with an accuracy of 99%. However, diagnostic tests are more invasive since it is tested in utero. Contact your health care provider for more information. Additional Resources: Down Syndrome Association of Toronto – www.dsat….
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…an Tool My Hospital Form New DD Primary Care Program Mental Health Toolkit Recorded at the Shared Learning Forum – April 26, 2024 Download a PDF of the presentation…
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…(DTC) Benefits, credits, deductions, and programs that are dependent on a valid DTC certificate and those that are not The Canada Caregiver Credit The Ontario Trillium Benefit Ways to do your taxes And more…. This free online webinar will be hosted by Alexandra Shannan, Housing Navigator for DSO in Toronto, Olivia Thomas Housing Navigator for the DSO East Region and Martha Beach, Housing Navigator for DSO South-East Region. It is open to peop…
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