Join Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) Housing Navigators, as they welcome representatives from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a FREE English virtual presentation on how to recognize a scam.  

Topics Include: 

• Warning Signs 

• Reasons CRA may contact you 

• Who to contact to report a scam 

• How to avoid scams 

This virtual session will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 1 – 2 p.m. This event will not be recorded.

This free online webinar will be facilitated by the DSO Housing Navigators from the South-East, East and Toronto Regions. It is open to people with a developmental disability, their
family members and/or support networks, and professionals in Ontario.

To register, visit: Learn How to Recognize a Scam with Canada Revenue Agency 

For any questions, please contact Martha Beach at mbeach@dsoser.ca 

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:

• 9 sessions (2 in-person, 7 virtual)

• Topics: Vision, friendships, housing, decision-making, finances, advocacy, future planning

• Guided discussions and connecting with families

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):

• June 20, 2026 (In Person, 10 AM–12 PM): Launch

• July 21: Step 1

• Aug. 18: Step 2

• Sept. 16: Step 3

• Oct. 20: Step 4

• Nov. 17: Step 5

• Dec. 8 or 15: Step 6

• Jan. 12, 2027: Step 7

• Feb. 28, 2027 (In Person, 3–5 PM): Closing

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.