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Category Archives: Independence
Home Alone Safety Session
Monday, February 10, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Is Your Loved One Ready to Stay Home Alone Safely and Confidently? Are You Confident Your Loved One Has the Skills to Handle Unexpected Situations While Home Alone?
Learn more and register here:
https://www.familiesmattercoop.ca/events/home-alone
Registration is now open for DragonFly Winter Term
Registration for our DragonFly Winter Term beginning January 2025 is now underway!
DragonFly for learners with Down syndrome is a group of comprehensive programmes offered by The School of Dance, devoted to instilling skills, confidence and independence in academics, movement, and social interactions.
Contact laura@dragonflydownsyndrome.com for details!
Para Transpo Talk
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
Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre Now Able to Accommodate Transportation Requests
They are now able to accommodate transportation requests for individuals in need of wheelchair-accessible vehicles. This marks a significant milestone for them as they have successfully removed a barrier. This achievement calls for celebration!
Recreational Respite’s November Calendar
NOVEMBER 2024 – Virtual Group Programs for Young Adults (Ages 16+)
Join their community! Recreational Respite’s online groups for Young Adults are inclusive for all abilities, and foster outcomes such as creativity, critical thinking, independence, and self-discovery, along with healthy lifestyles, relationships, and skills for success.
Registration is open now for all November programs. www.recrespite.com/virtual-services/
This month they invite you to a FREE peer-to-peer program, Card Games “Bring a Friend” Event! Friday, November 22 at 6:30pm ET. And check out other programs, there is something for everyone!
Memory Masters
Muscles and Me!
Deep Dive: Walt Disney
Adapting to Change
Squeaky Clean Personal Hygiene
Create Your Own Poppy
All the Colours of the Rainbow (2SLGBTQI+ allyship)
The Importance of Saving
Online Trip: Jurassic Park
Friendship Circle Series
TGIF Game Nights!
and more!
All programs are run via Zoom, scheduled in Eastern Time, and inclusive to young adults of all abilities (ages 16+) through out Canada.
www.recrespite.com/virtual-services
groups@recrespite.com
1-877-855-7070
Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre’s October Calendar
Activities for the month of October.
Technology to Support Independence
Are you or your loved one on their journey towards independence? Unsure of what else you can do? Join DSO on September 10 for Technology to Support Independence. Learn about different assistive devices and supports that may be available. Register to today to secure your spot!
