Category Archives: Presentations / Workshops

Discover how to create a more inclusive workplace with CCRW’s Disability Confidence Toolkit!

Advocacy, Employment, Presentations / Workshops

Sign up for:
Leveraging the Disability Confidence Toolkit
Maria Karimi from CCRW
Thursday, January 23, 10 AM – 11 AM, Virtual
In this engaging one-hour online session, you’ll explore practical strategies to confidently hire, accommodate, and support employees with disabilities. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with actionable tools to foster a culture of accessibility and inclusion, empowering your organization to thrive through diversity.
Learn more and sign up for free: https://volunteerottawa.ca/product/leveraging-disability-toolkit/

Henson Trusts and Trustee Considerations

Finance, Legal, Presentations / Workshops

Many families are unaware that the Henson Trust was initially conceived by a father trying to protect and plan for his daughter with a disability. Leonard Henson was a true hero whose efforts led to the Henson Trust becoming an important tool that not only safeguards ODSP benefits, but secures great flexibility around estate planning.

Join Partners 4 Planning on January 21st at 7pm for P4P’s FREE webcast, The Henson Trust and Trustee Considerations to learn more about the Henson Trust and other strategies that can help safeguard your family member’s financial future.

Click the link here to register: https://bit.ly/4jcsjZ1

🦸🏾Drawing Superheroes! 4-week online drawing club

Arts, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

In this 4-week online drawing club, you’ll learn how to draw favorite superheroes. Starting with anatomy and proportions of the body and face, then move on to facial expressions, superhero accessories, and action poses over the course of the four weeks. Participants will be encouraged to create their own unique superhero with custom superpowers.

Supplies: paper, pencil, pencil sharpener, eraser, black marker or pen.

Optional supplies: Colouring pencils.

Tuesdays 7-8 pm: January 7, 14, 21 & 28

Cost- $5 per person

Please register for this event, as spaces are limited.

This program is intended for families in the East Region. Priority will be given to families in this region. If you register and you live outside of this region, your registration may be cancelled.
When

January 7th, 2025 7:00 PM to January 28th, 2025 8:00 PM

Location: Online/En ligne

Registration:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10470&reset=1

💻P4P Trainings/Webinars for the New Year

Presentations / Workshops, Resources, Virtual

January 9th Intro to ODSP- Partners for Planning – Intro to the ODSP – Jan 8
January 21st Henson Trust- Partners for Planning – The Henson Trust – Jan 21
January 29th RDSP- Partners for Planning – Tips for RDSP Plan Holders – Jan 29
February 4th DTC- Partners for Planning – The Disability Tax Credit – Feb 4
February 11th- Partners for Planning – Talking About Children’s Mental Health – Feb 11
February 18, 2025- An Introduction to Advocacy in Ontario’s Schools- Partners for Planning – Intro to Advocacy in Ontario’s Schools
February 26th- Strengthening Your Family Network- Partners for Planning – Strengthening Your Family Network – Feb 26

💻Webinar with the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI): Tic Tic Boom – ADHD

Presentations / Workshops, Resources, Virtual

Join Parents for Children’s Mental Health for the second of three insightful webinars with the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI), where they will delve into the topic of emotional dysregulation. This session will introduce helpful strategies, de-escalation techniques to prevent meltdowns in various settings, and explore Dr. Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) problem-solving model. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills with practical knowledge and tools to better manage emotional dysregulation! Register here ➡ https://bit.ly/3UPCoQQ

💻Autism Ontario Webinar: Journey to Adulthood Overview

Presentations / Workshops, Transition, Virtual

This virtual session is an introduction / overview of key topics in the transition from youth to adult.

It will provide caregivers with a broad overview of adult services, funding, and supports along with key dates for applying for adult services.

Autism Ontario will also introduce additional topics to consider in the transition to adult such as:

  • Legal
  • Post-secondary Education
  • Employment
  • Community Engagement

Register here: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10453

💻Navigating Ontario’s Social Assistance Programs: ODSP and Ontario Works

Employment, Funding, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Wednesday, December 4 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST via Zoom

Join ABLE2, The Law Foundation of Ontario and Community Legal Services / Services juridiques communautaires (CLSO) for an overview into navigating the social assistance system, offering insights with a particular focus on preventing issues such as denials or the loss of benefits, as well as the supports available to individuals facing these challenges.

For more information and to register, https://www.able2.org/events/grow-navigating-ontarios-social-assistance-programs-odsp-and-ontario-works

💻Supporting Individuals with Down Syndrome in Managing Personal Hygiene

Life skills, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Join Adult Down Syndrome Center on Thursday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. CST for their final webinar of 2024! Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, occupational therapist at the Adult Down Syndrome Center, will share practical strategies and tips for supporting individuals with Down syndrome in managing personal hygiene tasks such as toileting, bathing/showering, brushing teeth, caring for skin and nails, and more! Resources will be shared. This webinar is intended for families and caregivers. There is no registration fee. Can’t attend? Register to receive a link to the recording after the webinar. The link will be emailed within 1 week.

Register here ➡ https://aah-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CxP_T4JbRFi8FtaKDw8YWg#/registration