Partners for Planning (P4P) invites you to join their FREE online webinar, Talking About Children’s Mental Health, on Wednesday June 3, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. (EST).

This session is an open conversation about the intersection of disability and mental health for young children, to help break through the stigma, making it easier for you and your family to seek help when it’s needed.

This session will highlight:

• How to recognize the signs of mental health challenges
• What you can expect when talking about your child’s mental health
• Where to go for help and support
• Strategies for collaborating with your child’s school

To learn more and register, visit Partners for Planning – Talking About Children’s Mental Health

The One-to-One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund is available to Ontario families of children or youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who retain the services of a one-to-one worker to accompany their child to a camp of program, or out on community outings during the months of July and August.

Maximum reimbursements of $600, per child or youth, (up to their 18^th birthday), will be made to subsidize services between July and August. Reimbursement will be provided on a random selection made by all eligible applicants who apply. A minimum of 500 children from across Ontario are expected to receive reimbursement.

All applications must be received by May 31, 2026, to be considered for the randomized draw.

To apply, visit: 2026 One-to-One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund | Autism Ontario

Join Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) on Wednesday, May 20 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (EST) for the free virtual webinar, Help Shape Canada’s National Housing Strategy.

This webinar will be facilitated by DSO Housing Navigators from the Toronto Region, South-East Region, and Eastern Region. It is open to people with a developmental disability, their family members and/or support networks, and developmental service professionals in Ontario.

Make your voice heard! Help advocate for a housing strategy that represents the dignity and human rights of all people, including those with developmental disabilities.

Topics include:

• Basic information about the National Housing Strategy
• Why the voices of people with developmental disabilities and those supporting them are essential to informing Federal housing policy
• Information, guidance, and templates to help you write a letter to:
  • Your Member of Parliament (MP), and
  • The Federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, the Honourable Gregor Robertson

Register here: Help Shape Canada’s National Housing Strategy

For questions please contact:

• DSO Toronto at hn@surreyplace.ca
• DSO South-East at mbeach@dsoser.com
• DSO Eastern Region at dsohousing@dsoer.ca

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Later this year, SCS will begin using a secure online client portal. This new portal will make it easier for you to access your information and complete tasks online.

The portal is designed to support independence, provide clear up‑to‑date information and offer a secure and convenient way to manage your funding‑related details.

The expected launch is July 2026. We will share more information and provide opportunities to learn about the new system closer to the launch date.

Client Portal Capabilities:

When the client portal becomes available, you will be able to:

• Send and receive secure messages with your SCS team about your funding and services
• Review and update your personal information
• View your approved SCS funding, including:
  • Your total approved funding amount
  • Payments that have been made
  • Your remaining available balance
• View a list of payments made for approved services
• View and update information for your workers and service providers, such as contact details
• Submit invoices or review and approve invoices submitted by service providers
• Review and sign required SCS funding agreements online

Support will be available to help you use the new client portal, including:

• Clear, step‑by‑step instructions
• Plain‑language guides
• Assistance from our team