Category Archives: Presentations / Workshops

🎄Caregiver Only Event – Twigs & Twinkle Holiday Workshop

Arts, Caregivers, Presentations / Workshops

A limited number of tickets are available. Max of 2 tickets per family. Caregiver only event.
Marlin Orchards will guide you through the basics of how to create a stunning arrangement, and encourage your creativity. You will be supplied with everything you need to create a festive masterpiece; wiring materials, a evergreens harvested and created on the farm, floral snips and an abundance of beautiful farm fresh greenery.
Time: 10:00am
Cost: $10 per person. No refunds.
Please note that we strive to offer tickets to as many families as possible, but tickets are limited. If, for any reason, you are registered and can no longer attend, please let us know so we are able to share those tickets with other families.
When:November 16th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location:
Marlin Orchards & Garden Centre
6864 Orchard Rd
Cornwall, ON K6H 5R5
Registration link: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/register?id=10244&reset=1

🌟Recreational Respite’s Caregiver Series: a peer-led journey to connect with others facing similar challenges and build a strong support foundation

Caregivers, Networking, Presentations / Workshops

There’s still time to register!
🌟 Introducing Recreational Respite’s Caregiver Series: a peer-led journey to connect with others facing similar challenges and build a strong support foundation. Over five sessions, you’ll gain mentorship, share resources, receive self-care guidance, and strengthen your network. 🌱💬
📅 Workshop Dates: Oct 9 & 23, Nov 6 & 20, Dec 4
🕔 Sessions: 5 PM & 7 PM ET (1.5 hours each)
Registration cutoff: Sept 30th.
Registration for 5pm EST
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldeCvrTMiGNNXt_2NAEpuPvE9scUlRMv7
Registration for 7pm EST
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscemqrDotEtJh08q-ORBVStb2mB75oFPa

💻Tips for RDSP Plan Holders on September 25 at 7:00 pm.

Funding, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Creating an RDSP is a critical start but once an RDSP is open there is much more that Plan Holders can learn to ensure they are optimizing the plan. Once you’ve opened your RDSP there is still so much to consider.
Do you have questions about your RDSP or how you can optimize it?
Join P4P Planning Network for their free webcast, Tips for RDSP Plan Holders on September 25 at 7:00 pm.
Register at the link here: https://bit.ly/4dFdqLw

💻Intro to RDSP on Sept. 25

Finance, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Are you interested in learning more about financial planning opportunities for you or someone you support with a disability?

The RDSP is an important long-term savings tool designed to help you safeguard the future of someone who has a disability.

This webcast, on Sept. 25 at 3:00 pm, will include an overview of the RDSP, potential government contributions, and the latest updates and changes to the RDSP.

Link here to register: https://bit.ly/4dY9gy5

🤝Free training sessions to discuss realities and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ caregivers

2SLGBTQIA+, Advocacy, Caregivers, Presentations / Workshops

Fondation Émergence is offering free training sessions across Ontario to discuss the realities and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ caregivers. These sessions are part of the Chosen Family program, created in 2019 and dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ caregivers and to raising awareness in caregiving and healthcare related sectors of society.

Topics include:

• Sexual and gender diversity
• Challenges faced by LGBTQ+ caregivers
• Strategies to meet their needs
• Testimony of an LGBTQ+ person
• Q&A

Dates and locations:

– Hawkesbury (Sept 23, 2–4 PM, French)
– Ottawa (Sept 25, 9–11 AM, French)
– Ottawa (Sept 25, 1:30–3:30 PM, English)
– Cornwall (Sept 26, 9–11 AM, French)