Meet individuals and families with similar needs while you listen to guest speakers talk about the benefits of networking
Note the new location to welcome a larger number of participants:
Partners In Parenting
102-2525 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, ON
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), in partnership with the Ottawa Catholic Schools (OCSB), invites youth with intellectual disabilities and their parents/caregivers to explore ways to navigate life after high school. OCL will have a booth set up with information about our Day Program, Moving on Out Program and Supported Independent Living Program. Please help spread the word about this informative event.
Registration opens March 2 at 7pm (Sunday) and is limited:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10749
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30PM
March 12 to April 16, 2025
IMPORTANT: This session is limited to parents and caregivers of youth (ages 16-20) who are currently in secondary school.
Topics will include:
• Funding (as of age 18),
• Consent, capacity, and legal concerns,
• Community including Post-secondary options, Employment, and more
• Advocacy
• Mental Health
Families Matter Co-Operative invites you to their interactive series Life After High School. Learn more and register here:
https://www.familiesmattercoop.ca/events/life-after-high-school-family-knowledge-exchange-series
The OCDSB’s Transition Team in Learning Support Services (LSS), in partnership with the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB), invites youth with intellectual disabilities and their parents/caregivers to learn more about how to navigate life after high school.
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Confederation Education Centre (1645 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean)
Autism Ontario Webinar: Journey to Adulthood Overview
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:
Register here: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10453
Turning 18 should be a celebration not a setback for youth with disabilities, report suggests
When Wesley turned 18, instead of celebrating, they felt terrified. After 18 years of being supported by the same healthcare team, everything changed overnight.
“You’re accessing the same general team of professionals. Then with one birthday, one change, almost all of the contacts had to be swapped over to adult care providers,” says Wesley, who is now in their 20s. “All those relationships you’ve built over 18 years are just gone.”
Transition planning to adult life is very important and it is best to start early! 
Youth aged 14 to 21 with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to participate in our upcoming TAG event on October 23rd. Learn more and register here: https://scsonline.ca/en/info-session/
Atelier de discussion sur le cheminement vers l’âge adulte (virtuel)
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Journey to Adulthood an OVERVIEW
Offered by Autism Ontario, 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.
Learn more and register:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10132
