DSO has a special presentation on September 24. Join us to ‘Meet DSO Housing Navigators’. This provincial presentation will provide you an overview of housing navigation, opportunity to connect with like-minded peers in your community and give you a chance to meet your area DSO region Housing Navigator. Register today!
Category Archives: Presentations / Workshops
🤝Free training sessions to discuss realities and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ caregivers
Fondation Émergence is offering free training sessions across Ontario to discuss the realities and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ caregivers. These sessions are part of the Chosen Family program, created in 2019 and dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ caregivers and to raising awareness in caregiving and healthcare related sectors of society.
Topics include:
• Sexual and gender diversity
• Challenges faced by LGBTQ+ caregivers
• Strategies to meet their needs
• Testimony of an LGBTQ+ person
• Q&A
Dates and locations:
– Hawkesbury (Sept 23, 2–4 PM, French)
– Ottawa (Sept 25, 9–11 AM, French)
– Ottawa (Sept 25, 1:30–3:30 PM, English)
– Cornwall (Sept 26, 9–11 AM, French)
💻Webcast on September 17 at 7pm – An Introduction to Parent and Caregiver Advocacy in Ontario’s Schools.
Navigating the education system, when your child has diverse learning needs, can often feel frustrating and overwhelming. Having a good understanding of the system and knowing what resources are available can equip families with the tools they need to advocate for their child’s education. In this webcast, panelists will offer insights on how to advocate for your child’s education and explore important educational legislation and resources.
Join P4P Planing Network for a webcast on September 17 at 7pm – An Introduction to Parent and Caregiver Advocacy in Ontario’s Schools.
Link here to register. https://bit.ly/4g3xadb
(Français) 💻Renseignez-vous sur les impôts, les prestations et le REEI – 9 oct 2024
Sorry, this entry is only available in French
💑🏻Partners in Parenting’s PEERS program
For teens and young adults with special needs including ASD coming this September!
For more information: https://www.partnersinparenting.ca/
💻 Journey to Adulthood an OVERVIEW
Offered by Autism Ontario, 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.
Learn more and register:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10132
🌻Families Matter Co-Operative is planning an info session on navigating social media safely
They can be reached at 613-797-2416 or admin@familiesmattercoop.ca
Webinar Panel: Aligning Communication IEP Goals for Academic and Success
Do you have questions about setting meaningful goals to increase your non-speaking child’s participation in school? If your child is non-speaking, this webinar will talk about how to use the IEP (Individual Education Plan) to increase your child’s participation at school.
Register: https://bit.ly/3M6LxQh
💻3-part series Creating you Individualized Housing and Support Plan🏠
Coming back in September join DSO for our 3-part series Creating you Individualized Housing and Support Plan. Learn to identify your goals and the supports that may be available to or your loved one. Register today for September 11.
💻Technology to Support Independence
Are you or your loved one on their journey towards independence? Unsure of what else you can do? Join DSO on September 10 for Technology to Support Independence. Learn about different assistive devices and supports that may be available. Register to today to secure your spot!
