Category Archives: Events

Community Living Ontario is accepting applications for their first-ever Family Conference, happening May 31 – June 1, 2025!

Events, Networking

With simultaneous in-person gatherings and virtual connections across six locations in Ontario, this is a one-of-a-kind event you and your family members won’t want to miss.
Who can apply? Families in Ontario with children who have disabilities.
🗓 Deadline Extended: Monday, April 7, 2025, at 5 PM EDT
✅ Notification: Successful applicants will be informed by mid-April.
🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/CLO-Family-Conference-2025

This inaugural family conference will be instrumental in fostering communication and collaboration among family members across Ontario. Families will have a platform to engage in open discussions, share experiences, and collaborate on solutions to common issues that parents of children who have disabilities often face. Selected applicants will “pay-what-they-can” to attend this two-day conference, listen to other parents and keynote speakers, and participate in group activities designed to enhance family dynamics and communication.

Pleo Invites you to a special evening with Dr. Jean Clinto

Caregivers, Events

On Tuesday April 8th, Pleo invites you to join them for a special evening with Dr. Jean Clinton, as she shares her expert insights on parenting. Pleo-Parents’ Lifelines is thrilled to host this exciting event where you can learn from one of the leading experts in the field.
This free event will also feature a Resource Fair where you will have the opportunity to explore community partner information tables and discover valuable resources and services for your family, being offered in our community by Community Partners.

🌟Pleo-Parents’ Lifelines Presents: An Evening with Dr. Jean Clinton 🌟
Date: Tuesday April 8th, 2025
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Nepean Sportsplex (Halls A & B), 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa
Cost: Free
Additional Information: Simultaneous translation (English to French) will be offered throughout Dr. Clinton’s presentation.

Event Agenda:
6:30pm-7:00pm (Resource Fair with Community Partners)
7:00pm-8:30pm (Dr. Jean Clinton’s presentation: The Power of Connection: You are the Key)
Our relationships with our children are at the heart of what builds resilience—whether they’re one year old, eleven, or twenty. There is a powerful tool we can use called repair. This talk will focus on the brain and how experiences literally sculpt its development and what you can do to maximize and repair.
8:30pm-9:30pm (Resource Fair Continues)

This event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB), Crossroads Children’s Mental Health Centre, Ottawa Public Health, University of Ottawa, Parent Resource Centre (PRC), CHEO, Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE), Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB), Le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO), Extremeline Productions, and Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB).

🌟Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, discover resources and services available in our community and connect with other parents and caregivers!

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1269894632029

Transition Planning Resource Fair For Youth With Intellectual Disabilities

Events, Transition

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.

In honor of Black History Month, Valoris celebrates the extraordinary contributions of the Black community throughout history. 🙌🏽 🌍

Advocacy, Events, News

This year, the federal government is focusing on solidarity in its campaign. We invite you to download this drawing, take some time to create it with your children or friends, and share your artwork by posting it in the comments below. Let your creativity shine!

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/pch/images/campaigns/black-history-month/2025/Multi2025-BHM-ColourablePoster-Fr.pdf

🤎February is Black History Month

Advocacy, Events

This month, we celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black communities across Canada—especially in shaping a more equitable healthcare system. From breaking barriers to pioneering advancements, Black Canadians have played a vital role in fostering accessible, inclusive care for all.

We honour their impact and continue to advocate for a healthcare future where everyone receives the support they deserve.

Resource Fair: Transition Planning for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities

Events, Resources, Transition

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)

https://www.ocdsb.ca/news/resource_fair_2025

🏅SCS Employee Recognition Day

Events, SCS

picture of the ceremony
SCS hosted its Employee Recognition Day on November 28. This event was an opportunity to show appreciation for our employees and to say thank you for their contribution to the success of our organization. In addition to entertaining activities organized throughout the day, employees received rewards in various categories.

Employees who attended and were honored at the ceremony, by category:

5 Years’ Service

  • Vanessa Boucher Bertrand, Children’s Case Manager

10 Years’ Service

  • Angela Henderson, DSOER Assessor

20 Years’ Service

  • Aldo Staltari, Manager, IT/IM, Privacy Officer & Operations Support
  • Lori Weinstein, Resource Coordinator
  • Tessa Tucker, Supervisor

Customer Whisperer Award
An employee who received many praises from clients in the past year.

  • Renée-Claude Levert, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Rockstar Rookie Award
An employee who has started work in the past year and has made a significant impact.

  • Sofia Serpellini, Resource Coordinator

Team Awesome Award
A team who greatly contributed to the success of SCS in the past year.

DSOER Housing Navigation:

  • Karen Roberts, Housing Navigator
  • Olivia Thomas, Housing Navigator

🎄Come celebrate the holidays with other families from Société franco-ontarienne de l’autisme!

Events, Networking, Recreation

Date: Saturday, December 14
Location: Centre Jules-Léger Gymnasium
Address: 281 Lanark Avenue, Ottawa ON K1Z 6R8
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
There will be fun activities and gifts for the kids. A light snack will be served.
The event is free! Fill out the form by November 29 to reserve your place:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJfM4nPma8jDFbI2wlRd97ZbKGqnK6-6Rlo1PYergPvZy6Mw/viewform