June 30 to August 14 – Ages 10+

NEW LOCATION: St. Basil The Great College – 20 Starview Lane
WHEN: Monday to Friday | 9am – 3pm

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Join us for a free virtual educational series in recognition of National AccessAbility Week, running from May 25 to June 10. Coordinated by the City of Ottawa and George Brown Polytechnic, this six-part series will explore a range of topics designed to build awareness, knowledge, and practical skills related to accessibility.

Open to everyone, these sessions are ideal for anyone interested in creating more inclusive and accessible environments—whether in the workplace, in service delivery, or in everyday interactions.

Each session will feature subject matter experts and provide actionable insights that participants can apply in their own roles and communities.

All sessions are free to attend and will be held online via Zoom. Information on each session can be found in the registration link. Interested attendees must register for each session they wish to attend via the provided link.

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WHEN: May 28 | 7pm

We all benefit from the support of trusted relationships when making decisions. Too often, however, people with developmental disabilities are underestimated and not given the opportunity to make choices for themselves.

Join us on May 28th at 7pm EDT for the webcast, Whose Voice? Real Choice, as we talk about how we can shift our mindset and actions to support people with disabilities to take the lead in their own lives. 

This webcast will:

• Help families rethink how they support their family member to communicate and make their own decisions 
• Show ways to support the decision-making journey starting with small choices
• Help families understand the impact of assuming capacity and providing clear information to people with intellectual disabilities
• Support your ability to honour diverse communication methods beyond words
• Provide real stories from families who changed the way they think about communication and how that opened them up to new possibilities

A live Q&A session will follow this presentation. Register using the link below – we look forward to having you there!

Panelists

Selena Blake

Selena is known for walking alongside people with disabilities and their families who strive to build good full lives steeped in contribution and anchored in community. In 2017, she joined Durham Family Resources and began working on a project called Ways of Knowing which grew into the Recognizing Capacity Project.

Laura Powell

Laura started her working life in what was then called the special needs division of a regional careers service in the UK, followed by nearly a decade in Ireland with agencies serving people with an intellectual disability. In 2019 she came to work at Durham Family Resources and has been coordinating their Recognizing Capacity project.

Tracy MacGillivray  

Tracy has two sons, both of whom she considers to be a huge blessing to her family and community. In this webcast she will be focusing on her youngest, TJ, and her family’s journey in helping him to discover who he is. Tracy is will be sharing her learning & reflections, hoping to encourage others to find ways to enable their loved one’s voice.