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Community Engagement Speaker Series: MyJobMatch

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Each month, CLTO’s Community Engagement Speaker Series highlights different topics of interest, providing education and information to individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers, and the community at large.

This month, we are pleased to announce an insightful session from MyJobMatch. MyJobMatch is a service created for employers, job seekers with a disability, and employment support professionals to come together to track, match, and secure meaningful job opportunities.

Respecting Rights Quarterly Meeting [online]

ARCH is hosting another quarterly meeting on Friday December 13th at 2:00pm for self advocates (people labelled with an intellectual or developmental disability).

We will be talking about the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), What it is, why it is important, and how accessibility affects people with disabilities. We will also talk about some projects we want to do in 2025 to send a message to the government about the importance of making Ontario accessible.

We would love for you to join us! Please share with anyone you think would like to attend.

Here is the zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82703126386
Meeting ID: 827 0312 6386

Email Jessica at: Jessica.field@arch.clcj.ca

SAAAC’s Holiday Market – FREE ENTRY

The holiday season is here, and SAAAC’s Holiday Market is the perfect place to celebrate. SAAAC’s Annual Holiday Market helps celebrate the season while supporting SAAAC’s impactful adult programs, such as Goodness Gift and Living’N’Learning.

What’s Waiting for You:

  • Unique & Meaningful Gifts: Discover high-quality candles, wellness products, and more from our social enterprise and caregivers
  • Exciting Local Vendors: Shop for unique products—perfect for last-minute gift ideas!
  • Delicious Food & Desserts: Enjoy mouthwatering treats from local vendors.
  • A Visit from Santa: Bring your camera to capture magical moments!
  • FREE Cookie Decorating Station: Decor and enjoy your sugar cookie
  • Hot Chocolate & Surprises: Warm up and immerse yourself in holiday cheer.

Spread the Joy:

Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit! Share this event with your network to help make this year’s market a memorable one for everyone.

Register Now:

Holiday Market Registration

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

See flyer for more details

Ready Up! Employment & Volunteering Skills

This series, in partnership with Recreational Respite, aims to equip young adults with developmental disabilities with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to secure and maintain employment or volunteer positions through interactive activities.

WHEN: Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm | January 22 – March 12, 2025

Register now

Dungeons and Dragons [online]

Dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons in this fantasy and fiction storytelling game. Collaborative storytelling is the core activity. We will safely mediate and explore identity, empathy, agency and reflexivity.

For young adults with developmental disabilities and/or ASD.

WHEN: JANUARY 26, – MARCH 9, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM

This program is entirely online.

See flyer for more details

Regsiter now

Relationship Group Holiday Social

WHEN: Friday, DECEMBER 20th 
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM 
WHERE: Toronto Public Library Northern District – 40 Orchard View Blvd., Toronto (1 block north of Yonge and Eglinton subway) 
COST: $10 

Adults 18+ interested in making new friends, dancing, & HAVING FUN! 

FUN FOR EVERYONE 

  • Pizza, Pop and Snacks 
  • Karaoke, Photobooth and Connection Corner 
  • Dance Party!! 

CONTACT: lingerwalters@gmail.com 

See flyer for more details

Register now

Greif Support for Developmental Services Direct Support Staff [online]

Bereaved Families of Toronto, is offering a Peer Grief Group designed especially for Developmental Services Direct Support Staff. An opportunity to talk with other colleagues from the developmental services sector about the grief associated with the death of people you’ve supported through your work and commitment. 

Sharing your story is part of the Grief Journey

Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
January 15, 22, 29 February 5,12 and 19th
Participants are expected to commit to all 6 sessions 

Join us on ZOOM for a safe space to heal and be heard

Register now

QUESTIONS Please contact Ashley Mathew ashley@bfotoronto.ca 

See flyer for more details

Talking About Children’s Mental Health [webcast]

WHEN: Thursday, November 28 at 7pm

On November 28 at 7:00pm/EST, we’re Talking About Children’s Mental Health! We know that when your child or youth with a disability experiences mental health challenges, it can add another layer of complexity for your family, and knowing how to help them can be difficult. 

Join us for an open conversation about the intersection of disability and mental health that can break through the stigma, making it easier for you and your family to seek help when it’s needed. Our expert guests connected to Children’s Mental Health Ontario, will offer practical strategies, resources, and insights to help you get the conversation started and navigate these challenges with confidence.

What you’ll gain by attending:

  • How to recognize the signs of mental health challenges
  • What you can expect when talking about your child’s mental health
  • Where to go for help and support
  • Strategies for collaborating with your child’s school

A live Q&A with our expert guests will follow the webcast.

Register here

Join Us Online for the DDPCP Forum

Advancing Health Care for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm EST
Location: Virtual Event

Be part of the first DDPCP Forum—an online event dedicated to improving health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Canada. Hosted by Surrey Place’s Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Program and the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine CPD, this event offers hands-on tools and fresh ideas for supporting individuals with IDD.

What to Expect:

  • Expert Insights and Self-Advocates’ Perspectives
    Gain valuable tools and hear directly from those with experience.
  • Engaging Conversations
    Contribute to shaping better health care support and resources for people with IDD nationwide.
  • Network and Collaborate
    Connect with healthcare providers, caregivers, and community members committed to positive change.
Register now

For questions, email us at ddpcp@surreyplace.ca.

Stay Updated: Sign up for our newsletter at ddprimarycare.surreyplace.ca.

See flyer for more details

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