Category Archives: Presentations / Workshops

Teens’ Feel Better Box Workshop for Caregivers: Building a Toolkit for Anxiety and Autism

Autism, Mental Health, Presentations / Workshops

Autistic teens are more likely to experience anxiety compared to their neurotypical peers and as caregivers you may be looking for ideas on how to best support your child. Join Autism Ontario on March 4th for a workshop designed to teach strategies to help autistic teens recognize and communicate about their feelings.

Register now: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10417

Journey to Adulthood discussion workshop (ages 16 – 20) – Autism Ontario

Presentations / Workshops, Transition

Registration opens March 2 at 7pm (Sunday) and is limited:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10749

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30PM
March 12 to April 16, 2025

IMPORTANT: This session is limited to parents and caregivers of youth (ages 16-20) who are currently in secondary school.
Topics will include:

• Funding (as of age 18),
• Consent, capacity, and legal concerns,
• Community including Post-secondary options, Employment, and more
• Advocacy
• Mental Health

🏠Home Alone Safety Session

Independence, Presentations / Workshops, Safety

Monday, February 10, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM

Is Your Loved One Ready to Stay Home Alone Safely and Confidently? Are You Confident Your Loved One Has the Skills to Handle Unexpected Situations While Home Alone?

Learn more and register here:
https://www.familiesmattercoop.ca/events/home-alone

Introducing Your Baby to Solid Foods: A Sensory Experience Virtual Workshop with Play On Pediatric Therapy

Caregivers, Life skills, Presentations / Workshops

January 28 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
This session will focus on the sensory aspects of the transition, exploring how babies experience textures, tastes, and new sensations. We’ll provide practical strategies to make mealtime enjoyable and stress-free, while also fostering positive associations with food. Parents will learn how to support their baby’s development through sensory exploration and gain confidence in navigating this exciting milestone.
*For parents and caregivers of young infants*
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/earlyon-intro-to-solid-foods-a-sensory-experience-virtual-workshop-tickets-1120078437759?aff=oddtdtcreator

Want to learn how to seek support as an advocate and discover skills to build resilience?

Advocacy, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Join March Of Dimes Canada’s Disability Advocacy Network (DAN) for their Support and Resilience workshop on January 28th, at 1:30 PM ET! https://bit.ly/4frFSS9
You will work together to learn how to establish clear boundaries to meet your advocacy goals, working as a team with those around you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to achieve your advocacy goals through greater knowledge and stronger community!

Register for the upcoming PATH& MAPS training

Education, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

If you are looking to expand your facilitation skills, you may wish to register for the upcoming PATH& MAPS training, brought to you by Inclusion Press! Person-Centred Ways to Build Community is a course in facilitation and person-centered planning with PATH and MAPS. Values and principles of Person-Centered Practice. Building facilitation skills including graphics and listening skills; exploring, learning and practicing person-centered approaches⁠ with a focus on PATH and MAPS.
This virtual workshop with course guides Jack Pearpoint and Lynda Kahn will take place on Zoom over the following dates: February 11, 18, 19, 21 and March 4 and 5, 2025.
Click here to learn more and register: https://inclusion.com/product/winter-2025-person-centered-ways-to-build-community-with-path-maps/

💼 Preparing for Employment: An Introduction for Autistic Jobseekers

Employment, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Join Aidecanada on January 29th for a practical webinar tailored to autistic individuals entering the workforce. Learn how to prepare job applications, develop essential life skills, and explore strategies for successful employment.
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM PST | 2:00 PM AST
Led by experienced employment support staff, this session is perfect for those starting their job-seeking journey. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Register here: https://bit.ly/3E4Aer8

ABLE2 invites you to join us for a panel on guardians and guardianship applications for persons with disabilities

Legal, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

During litigation, persons with disabilities may require a litigation guardian, or if no litigation guardian is available, the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) may become involved. When advocating for persons with disabilities, litigators need to be aware of when a guardian is required, and how to make that judgment call while maintaining confidence in their relationship with clients.
Date: January 28, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EST via Zoom
This free webinar is eligible for 1.0 hour of Substantive CPD Credit with the Law Society of Ontario.
For more information and to register, visit https://www.able2.org/events/grow-guardians-for-persons-with-disabilities/
Registration closes on January 26, 2025 at 5 PM