Category Archives: Resources

🎄Registrations for FAMSAC Food Cupboard’s Christmas gift card program are now underway.

Community, Funding, Resources

If you live in the catchment area and need a little help this holiday season, please call 613-820-5428 or email food@famsac.ca. One of their volunteers will be in touch with you to confirm the arrangements. The deadline to register is November 30.
They expect demand to be very high this year and are preparing for over 400 requests. That’s why they are also inviting families, community groups and businesses to sponsor a family by making a donation at https://famsac.ca/christmas-hampers

🎄✨ Get ready for the Holiday Season by giving back! ✨🎄

Community, Funding, Resources

🎄✨ Get ready for the Holiday Season by giving back! ✨🎄
Caring and Sharing Exchange is excited to announce that their Silent Auction in support of the Christmas Exchange Program will launch this Friday, November 15th! Dollars raised will provide a festive Christmas meal to our neighbours in need.

🛍️ How it works:
Visit their auction site on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaringSharingExchange
Browse incredible items donated by local businesses.
Place your bids and WIN while making a difference!
Let’s come together and spread some holiday joy. 🎅

📖Suggested books: “Autism and Me” and “Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Parents”

Autism, Resources

This month, AIDE Canada is spotlighting two great resources:

1. Autism and Me: A short, accessible guide with engaging worksheets to help kids identify emotions, build calming skills, and explore social interactions. Perfect for those recently diagnosed!

2. Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Parents: Packed with illustrations, real-life stories, and practical tips, this guide encourages creativity while offering advice on communication and conflict.

Find both at AIDE Canada Library:
https://aidecanada.overdrive.com/

✊The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled

Advocacy, Helpful Tools, Resources

Inclusion Canada recommends this book:
The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled

Details on the book can be found here: 👇
https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000433366040/Dulcie-McCallum-The-Audacity-of-Inclusion

« The Audacity of Inclusion cracks open the vault of injustices perpetrated against people who have an intellectual disability, helping shatter preconceptions and opening new ways of seeing people who are forced to live with a legally sanctioned label. »

💼ICSS Entrepreneur Hub 2024

Employment, Networking, Resources

Are you an entrepreneur? Are you interested in becoming one? Join Innovative Community Support Services at 2025 Lanthier Dr

  • The last Thursday of each month From 9am-12pm
  • Next Special Session: Thursday, October 31st, 2024

HUB BENEFITS:
Join a supportive network of like-minded, hard-working individuals and take advantage of invaluable networking opportunities. Explore community resources, engage in educational training and support, and enjoy socializing with peers who share your ambitions and drive for success!

CONTACT DETAILS: For Further questions, contact Crystal at crystalmartin@icss.ca

💻P4P is excited to offer another Lunch & Learn webcast!

Presentations / Workshops, Resources, Virtual

P4P is excited to offer another Lunch & Learn webcast!
Whether you’re new to the Planning Network and their available resources, or you love the Planning Network but aren’t sure how to help families find the information they need – this webcast is for you.
Join them on November 5 at 12pm for the opportunity to walk through and learn about the Planning Network, while also receiving tips on the best way to share the Planning Network with the families you support.
Register at the link here: https://bit.ly/3T6BE9j

💻Webinar “Caregiver Stress and Burnout”

Caregivers, Presentations / Workshops, Resources

Join The Ontario Caregiver Organization on Tuesday, October 8, from 12-1 p.m. ET for their first webinar in the Caregiving at Home and Work series: “Caregiver Stress and Burnout”.
Hosted by the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario’s Your Health Space, this session addresses prevalent experiences with caregiver stress and burnout, providing actionable strategies and resources to enhance your health and well-being.
Date: October 8
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: https://cmhaontario.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1CF2tDHRT9aCakRkg5KM5A
Cost: Free
Register Now!
Take the first step towards a healthier you!