Transition Workshop Series – Workshop series focusing on life and social skills for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18 to 25 (June to September 2023). Please email gvarelas@oilrc.com to register.
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St. Lawrence College
CICE – The CICE program provides an excellent college pathway for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities or other significant learning challenges who do not meet the entrance requirements for other college programs. Please refer to the attached flyer and poster for more information about the program and upcoming information sessions. The application deadline is mid-August.
4 Wheelies
Quad Skating Lessons – A 6-week program starting on June 25. An opportunity for the special needs community to meet as a group and be part of a general course teaching neurotypicals to skate on four wheels. Please register for Sundays from 11 am to 12 pm here.
St. Pius X
St. Pius X BBQ – End of the year BBQ on Friday, May 5th, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
SCS Summer Camp List 2023
ABLE2
Tamarack Ottawa Race – Join the ABLE2 team at the Ottawa Race Weekend on May 27-28. This year’s fundraising goal is $20, 000.
University of New Brunswick
Research Study – Autistic high schoolers (Grade 9-12) are needed for an online interview about their experience preparing to transition to adulthood. Parents of autistic high schoolers can also participate in an online interview regarding their child’s preparation for adulthood. The child must be in high school in Canada. Chance to win $25 CDN visa gift card. To find out more, email jbest1@unb.ca.
This project has been reviewed and approved by the research ethics board at the University of New Brunswick and is on file REB# 2022-173.
Spectrum Intervention Group
School Readiness and Social Skills Group – A skill-based group that focuses on school readiness and social skills. Designed for learners ages 4-7. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, starting July 5th. There is a cost of $2625 for 21 sessions.
Partners In Parenting
iCan Summer Camp 2023 – A specialized experience for campers aged 5+ with Special Needs and those on the Autism Spectrum. From July 4th to August 18th 2023. Will be held at the Miracle League of Ottawa, in Navan. Please register here.
Specialisterne
New Opportunities for Recent Graduates – Partnering with several companies in Canada to recruit for multiple positions as part of the Neurodiversity Hiring Initiatives. These opportunities range from internships to full-time, and are all targeted towards new and recent engineering graduates.