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📢 REMINDER: Register for our webinar on our new position statement on Access to Healthcare. Please join us tomorrow, March 27 at 12PM EST to hear from various speakers about equitable access to healthcare for people with an intellectual disability. bit.ly/495PbTr

Join us for a virtual Kindergarten Information Night for Students with Special Needs on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn more: pdsb.me/3u0MNyU

Join us for a webinar hosted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on January 18 to learn more about benefits and credits for persons with disabilities! Please share with others – registration is free! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist….

@marchofdimescda is hosting a LIFE pop-up event virtually on Dec. 18, 2023 and in-person on Dec. 19, 2023. Learn more and register at connectability.ca/2023/12/01/lea… @Connectability_

Join @MicroboardsOnt for Family Connection Night on Feb. 7, 2024 | 6:30 – 8:00PM! This free virtual event is an opportunity for people thinking about creating a Microboard to connect and learn from other families. Register now: v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-deta… @Connectability_

Meet the newest addition to our playgrounds - the communication board! #CommunicationBoards are powerful tools that promote #inclusivity while assisting with #communication by providing a visual means for expressing wants, needs and ideas 💡 #AAC #ErinoakKids

Did you know using visuals with your child can help them be more independent and learn new skills? Sign up for this free #OAP workshop to learn about the benefits of visuals and learn how to use them to support your child! bit.ly/49DM4DR

If you’re supporting a family member with a disability, one of the most important steps you can take to secure their future is to create a will and estate plan. Join us Nov 21 at 7:00 pm for P4P's FREE Webcast, Wills and Estate Planning. Click bit.ly/47hqlQM to register

Families often tell us that their greatest source of inspiration and new ideas is from other families. Join us for a brand new webcast, The Value of Family to Family Connection and Family Networks on November 7 at 7:00 pm. Click bit.ly/3so5Nqe to register.

#CanadianDownSyndromeWeek begins this Sunday! Show your support by raising your voice, hosting a fundraiser, wearing your mismatched socks, or teaching others there is #NothingDownAboutIt. Learn how you can get involved: cdss.ca/canadian-down-… #DownSyndromeAwareness

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a useful resource for individuals with a developmental disability. Join us for our upcoming webcast, An Introduction to the DTC, on October 18 at 7:00 pm. Click bit.ly/3v2hQZk to register.

Are you in the DSO South West Region? Want to learn more about what DSO can do for you or your loved one with a developmental disability? Join DSO South West Region for a DSO overview on Oct 19. Register now! buff.ly/3RKtQu4 #DSO #DSOSouthWest #developmentaldisability

We want to help people with developmental disabilities feel confident & prepared for their future! 🙌 Visit our Individualized Funding Library to find information about budgeting, support workers and more, plus an interactive Planning Guide for all ages: iflibrary.ca

👋 Ontario Autism Program families! Do you have questions about accessing #autism funding and services in Ontario? We've got answers for you! This guide explains changes to the #OAP and how your family can access different types of support: bit.ly/3rAEGI1

Moms Supporting Moms! Join with other moms who are supporting a child with an intellectual disability or autism of any age to share, strategize, & support Mon 7:30-9:30 Mar 27-May 1 OR Thurs 1-3 Mar 30-May 5 To register contact lindagerwalters@sympatico.ca or toregan@cltoronto.ca

Supported by @CdnCaregiving a two-day Sibshop training facilitated by the @SibSupportProj will help you experience what a Sibshop is all about. Upon completion, attendees will be considered a Certified "first-generation" Sibshop trainee.🎓 Register: v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-deta…

If you have a microboard, are thinking about a microboard or have been invited to join one, you don't want to miss this great opportunity! Registration is filling up! Get started at mycommunityhub.ca

Have you created visual aids for people with an intellectual disability? We are seeking people who have used our Visuals Engine, or a similar tool, to participate in a short 15-30 minute interview. Interested in participating? Contact Olivia at olivia.najdovski@mail.utoronto.ca

Siblings Canada is hosting a Peer Mentorship Program for siblings of people with developmental disabilities. An info session about the program will be held on January 19 at 7:30 p.m. Register here 👇 canadiancaregiving.org/events/info-se…

ℹ️Have you heard about our "Moms Supporting Moms" group? Developed for moms who parent a child with an intellectual disability or autism, it is an excellent opportunity for you to share, strategize, and support! Register TODAY! #Caregiving #Support