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Recreation Therapy Program Offerings with Community Living Toronto

…:30pm – 9:30pm at Christie Pits Register here Goal-Based Programs: Leisure Education Learn about what recreation and leisure are, the different activities we can participate in, like karaoke, bowling, and bingo, and how we can access them in our community. Enjoy a group outing of your choice. You can attend one program, or you can attend them all.  May 16 or June 13 – Introduction to Recreation and Leisure 4:00pm – 7:30pm at Community Junction (29…
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Navigating Development Services Ontario (DS0) [webcast]

…gagement Speaker Series highlights different topics of interest; providing education and information to individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers, and the community at large. Navigating services and supports can be a difficult and confusing task. Our goal is to support individuals, parents and caregivers, by discussing how to navigate these services and supports and providing resources. This month, we are pleased to announce we will be j…
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RiseAbility has launched!

…elcoming, inclusive environment  Developing key employable and life skills Education on employer expectations and workplace practices  Hands-on workplace simulations Volunteer opportunities  Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS) progress reports Communication with parents or caregivers Guidance from experienced professionals Packages & Rates: We offer flexible package options of 2, 3, or 5 days per week. Applications are accepted 4 times a…
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Planning for Life After School

…Videos Transition Practices: Transitioning Out of High School Ministry of education mandated items Mary Ierullo, ASD Consultant, School Support Program, Surrey Place Centre Transition Planning for exit out of high school Michelle Murphy, Autism Support Teacher, Autism Programs & Services Department, TCDSB DSO eligibility Melanie Randall, Community Liaison Service Navigator, Development Services Ontario MagnusCards MagnusCards is a free app that c…
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Life After High School [webinar]

…y Holland Bloorview & ConnectABILITY.ca  This workshop is geared for:  Families and youth/young adults between the ages of 16-26  Youth who are on diverse high school pathways including students taking non-credit courses, on a certificate stream, or in a special education program Join us to discuss and explore:  Accessing employment supports and resources  Other learning options and programs  Related online community resources  Hearing from staff,…
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Disability and the Global South: Lessons Learned from Africa

…n Dr. Elder as he shares insights from his international work in inclusive education. Using a compelling case study from Kenya, Dr. Elder will discuss the successes and challenges of community-based participatory research in Kenya, including navigating neocolonial tensions, insider-outsider dynamics in decolonizing inclusive “development”, and collaborating with government ministries. Dr. Elder will speak to the realities of conducting transnation…
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Transition Planning to Older Adulthood

…consider every aspect of community life: Social relationships Recreation, education, employment, self-improvement groups, leisure activities Participation in a worship community Citizenship roles such as voting, participation in political processes, access to elected representatives and involvement in civic affairs. Balance of Risk with Safety The pursuit of goals in life is often accompanied by risk. Transition Planning should allow for risk whi…
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Aging with a Developmental Disability: Transition Planning

…de advice and representation to individual and group clients, public legal education, law reform and community development activities. ACE has been operating since 1984. ACE Brochure: Click here ACE website: Click here Developmental Disabilities, Aging, Supports & Resources Angela Gonzales and Lindsay Wingham-Smith discuss ways to improve collaborative care planning to support people with issues related to aging with a Developmental disability Cli…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Supporting Children and Youth – Module 2

…iety’s view that all children have the right to equitable opportunities in education. While there is much variation with respect to strengths, abilities, functional levels and challenges among children, preconceptions should not be a barrier to inclusion as all children benefit from being a member of a diverse group. Inclusive settings can be beneficial for all children in the classroom. Benefits of Inclusive Settings Chances to learn by interacti…
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Exploring Funding Sources

…ubs fund programs which benefit children and youth in the areas of health, education, child abuse and neglect, social development and life enrichment. It also funds community programs for the homeless, disabled and seniors and contributes, from time to time, to international Rotary projects which assist children and youth. www.rotary.org Check the Yellow Pages for Charitable Organizations for your local area. www.yellowpages.ca Check the Canadian…
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