Category Archives: Presentations / Workshops

💻P4P Trainings/Webinars for the New Year

Presentations / Workshops, Resources, Virtual

January 9th Intro to ODSP- Partners for Planning – Intro to the ODSP – Jan 8
January 21st Henson Trust- Partners for Planning – The Henson Trust – Jan 21
January 29th RDSP- Partners for Planning – Tips for RDSP Plan Holders – Jan 29
February 4th DTC- Partners for Planning – The Disability Tax Credit – Feb 4
February 11th- Partners for Planning – Talking About Children’s Mental Health – Feb 11
February 18, 2025- An Introduction to Advocacy in Ontario’s Schools- Partners for Planning – Intro to Advocacy in Ontario’s Schools
February 26th- Strengthening Your Family Network- Partners for Planning – Strengthening Your Family Network – Feb 26

💻Webinar with the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI): Tic Tic Boom – ADHD

Presentations / Workshops, Resources, Virtual

Join Parents for Children’s Mental Health for the second of three insightful webinars with the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI), where they will delve into the topic of emotional dysregulation. This session will introduce helpful strategies, de-escalation techniques to prevent meltdowns in various settings, and explore Dr. Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) problem-solving model. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills with practical knowledge and tools to better manage emotional dysregulation! Register here ➡ https://bit.ly/3UPCoQQ

💻Autism Ontario Webinar: Journey to Adulthood Overview

Presentations / Workshops, Transition, Virtual

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

💻Navigating Ontario’s Social Assistance Programs: ODSP and Ontario Works

Employment, Funding, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Wednesday, December 4 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST via Zoom

Join ABLE2, The Law Foundation of Ontario and Community Legal Services / Services juridiques communautaires (CLSO) for an overview into navigating the social assistance system, offering insights with a particular focus on preventing issues such as denials or the loss of benefits, as well as the supports available to individuals facing these challenges.

For more information and to register, https://www.able2.org/events/grow-navigating-ontarios-social-assistance-programs-odsp-and-ontario-works

💻Merry and Mindful: How to prepare yourself and your family for the joys and stressors of the holiday season

Caregivers, Presentations / Workshops, Resources, Virtual

Dr. Rana Pishva, C. Psych is offering a workshop to help ease some of the stressors around the holiday season.

This workshop is virtual and has a fee of $25.

To register, email Dr.Rana.Pishva@rppsychology.ca or visit https://bit.ly/4fpTsFA

Flyer See flyer for more details!

💻Supporting Individuals with Down Syndrome in Managing Personal Hygiene

Life skills, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Join Adult Down Syndrome Center on Thursday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. CST for their final webinar of 2024! Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, occupational therapist at the Adult Down Syndrome Center, will share practical strategies and tips for supporting individuals with Down syndrome in managing personal hygiene tasks such as toileting, bathing/showering, brushing teeth, caring for skin and nails, and more! Resources will be shared. This webinar is intended for families and caregivers. There is no registration fee. Can’t attend? Register to receive a link to the recording after the webinar. The link will be emailed within 1 week.

🚌Para Transpo Talk

Advocacy, Independence, Presentations / Workshops, Resources

OC Transpo is hosting their next round of Para Transpo Talk. If you’re a customer, family member, companion or support person, come out in person and share your comments on how to improve the service. Everyone is welcome. There’s no need to register in advance, just drop in. We have the full list of dates, times and locations. https://bit.ly/4epSKqo

🌶️ Spice up your evening with a taste of Thailand!

Life skills, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

On Wednesday, November 20, Ottawa Recreation and Culture’s virtual Taste of the World class travels to Thailand, where you’ll learn to make authentic dishes using traditional ingredients—all from the comfort of your kitchen! 💻 👩‍🍳 🍜
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Zoom
Ages: 15+
Bring your family, friends or co-workers together for an amazing culinary adventure! Register today and receive your Zoom link, shopping list and recipe guide. 🌏✨
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4fkwH5U

🏠Creative Options for Home

Housing, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Planning a future home for a loved on with a disability can be a challenging process. Knowing the resources available is an essential first step, and many families have found creative ways to support their loved ones in having a home of their own and of their own choosing.

Join P4P on November 12 at 7:00pm for the Creative Options for Home webcast, where you’ll discover the steps and resources for creating individualized housing solutions. This free webcast will also feature a live Q&A with their panelist, Kelly Casey.