Ottawa Family Support Network (OFSN) is hosting a FREE family picnic at Silver Spring Studio (1705 Robertson Road, Ottawa, ON) on Sunday July 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy games, art, activities and plenty of time to connect with community members.
There will be refreshments and water available. Please feel free to bring your own lunch, lawn chair, or picnic blanket.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hYW9btNmPWt4pAEN7.
This July and August, youth aged 11-18 can ride for free on OC Transpo buses, trains, and on Para Transpo.
You can purchase a Presto card for $4.00 at participating Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, and Real Canadian Superstore locations. Ensure your pass is set to a “Pre-Teen or Youth” pass when you purchase it.
Note: If you have a Student Transit Pass through your school, you will not need to purchase a new pass to access this offer.
Then, your card will allow you to ride for free when tapped on the fare gate or fare reader.
For more information, visit: Youth age 11-18 ride free all summer! | OC Transpo
Ottawa Family Support Nework (OFSN) invites you to join their FREE, guided book club series for families planning a secure future for loved ones with developmental disabilities, based on Safe and Secure: Seven Steps on the Path to a Good Life for People with a Disability (Ontario edition).
What to expect:
Reading is optional, and free books are available.
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPMytkX7xH5h29mmdXRV9CTpNCy83auAxgha1frzH8p2O8Zg/viewform
Dates (All 6:30–8 PM unless noted):
The Hive is a free youth program (ages 17-25) offered virtually by March of Dimes for teens and young adults with barriers either visible or invisible who are looking to build social skills in a supportive group setting.
Participants will meet for 90 minutes once a week on Monday afternoons, and explore a variety of recreational activities, from art and storytelling, to games and team challenges.
Registration is now open for the next cohort starting Monday, June 29: THE HIVE (THE- Together Helping Each Other; HIVE- Hub for Interactive Virtual Engagement)
March of Dimes’ Paving the Path to Work program is a free virtual 6-week program designed to help participants build confidence, strengthen employment skills, explore workplace expectations, and develop clear goals for what comes next.
Participants are supported in a structured, encouraging environment while exploring work and volunteer opportunities at their own pace.
Registration is now open for the next cohort starting June 30:Paving the Path to Work Registration Form
If you have any questions, please email pavingthepath@marchofdimes.ca
Register for Autism Ontario’s Journey to Adulthood virtual session on Tuesday, June 2 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
This virtual session will provide caregivers with a broad overview of adult services, funding, and supports, along with key application dates.
To learn more and to register, visit: Journey to Adulthood Overview | Autism Ontario
Please note: This session is in English only.
Please find below the French version of the article provided above.
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:
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 18th 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:
Register here: Help Shape Canada’s National Housing Strategy
For questions please contact:
Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Members of Service Coordination Support (SCS) for People with Developmental Disabilities will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, June 16th 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 1400 St. Laurent Blvd., suite 507, Ottawa, ON, K1K 4H4
Free parking is available.
The Agenda, Annual Report, Audited Financial Statements, Auditor’s Report for the Financial Year and the By-Laws will be available at the meeting in both official languages.
To RSVP, please call 613-748-1788 x 242, or use the following link: Registration form for initiatives | Service Coordination Support (SCS)
If you have any questions, please contact vboucher-bertrand@scsonline.ca
