The session featured Cffo Ottawa , Families Matter Co-Operative, Ottawa Family Support Network, Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre and the Disability Advocacy Network of Eastern Ontario (DANEO). A huge thank you to Partners in Parenting for sharing their venue with us. Subscribe to our communications to take part in our initiatives: https://scsonline.ca/en/newsletter/
Category Archives: Transition
CHEO’s Navigator Program New Virtual Series: Graduation to Adult Care
They have heard from families over the years how getting ready to graduate from CHEO to adult care can be scary, and overwhelming. They are really excited to be starting a new group for caregivers with a focus on graduating to adult care. This group will be best suited for families with children in the complex care program who are 14 +.
Send an email to Parent Navigator Lilian at l.kitcher@pqchc.com to register.
DSO Transition Planning Resource
If you or your loved one is transitioning to adult developmental services soon, visit the DSO website and navigate through our Transition Planning Resource page. There you will find a short overview of what the transition to adult developmental services will be like, and different paths to support. Visit https://www.dsontario.ca/resources/transition-planning to learn more.
Save the Date for our Next Information Session on May 6: Making the Most of Family Networks
Meet individuals and families with similar needs while you listen to guest speakers talk about the benefits of networking
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Note the new location to welcome a larger number of participants:
Partners In Parenting
102-2525 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, ON
Transition Planning Resource Fair For Youth With Intellectual Disabilities
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), in partnership with the Ottawa Catholic Schools (OCSB), invites youth with intellectual disabilities and their parents/caregivers to explore ways to navigate life after high school. OCL will have a booth set up with information about our Day Program, Moving on Out Program and Supported Independent Living Program. Please help spread the word about this informative event.
Journey to Adulthood discussion workshop (ages 16 – 20) – Autism Ontario
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
Life After High School- Family Knowledge Exchange Series
Families Matter Co-Operative invites you to their interactive series Life After High School. Learn more and register here:
https://www.familiesmattercoop.ca/events/life-after-high-school-family-knowledge-exchange-series
Resource Fair: Transition Planning for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities
The OCDSB’s Transition Team in Learning Support Services (LSS), in partnership with the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB), invites youth with intellectual disabilities and their parents/caregivers to learn more about how to navigate life after high school.
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Confederation Education Centre (1645 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean)
💻Autism Ontario Webinar: Journey to Adulthood Overview
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
📰Turning 18 should be a celebration not a setback for youth with disabilities, report suggests
When Wesley turned 18, instead of celebrating, they felt terrified. After 18 years of being supported by the same healthcare team, everything changed overnight.
“You’re accessing the same general team of professionals. Then with one birthday, one change, almost all of the contacts had to be swapped over to adult care providers,” says Wesley, who is now in their 20s. “All those relationships you’ve built over 18 years are just gone.”
