New information for
Canadian Special Need Children

Are you looking for ongoing news about special needs children in Canada? Then subscribe to this blog. We'll keep you informed of general news for Canadian special need children as well as changes at our web site.

* We'll let you know about upcoming events, books, movies and other interesting things 'out there' that can help your special need child and your other family members

* Let you know about new additions to our web site and new products

* Bring your attention to products and other items you may have missed

To add this blog to your RSS reader, just right-click on the orange button on the left, just below the navigation buttons. Then, copy the URL to your RSS reader.

If you have a personalized home page from Google, MSN or Yahoo, then it's even easier. Just find the "add to" button for your personalized home page, click on it and you're done! You'll find those buttons on the left, just below the orange RSS button.

Not sure what RSS and blogging is all about? Then click here to find out:
What is RSS?

If there is anything you think should be added to our blog, then please contact us.

Variety Village Walk-n-Roll 2009

WHEN: 20 Sep 2009 Join your neighbours, family and friends on Sunday, September 20 and walk/roll the 5K or 1K course through the neighbourhood

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Tell the TTC about your accessibility needs

ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ALLIANCE UPDATE UNITED FOR A BARRIER-FREE ONTARIO Learn more at: www.aodaalliance.org ATTEND JUNE

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Ontario Government announces review of Disabilities Act

Charles Beer has been appointed by the province to conduct this independent review, which will take approximately six months to complete. The purpose

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Your opinions on safety are needed

You are invited to attend one of two focus group discussions to be held for people with disabilities and their family members/supporters who wish to

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Invitation to Spanish-speaking special needs families

Primera Reunión de Familias de Habla Hispana con Niños/as con Capacidades Diferentes ² Una reunión con el objetivo de compartir experiencias,

Permalink -- click for full blog post

2009 Disability Show
People in Motion

Friday June 5th, 2009, 10am to 5pm Saturday June 6th, 2009, 10am to 5pm FREE ADMISSION Queen Elizabeth Building Exhibition Place, Toronto People

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Cogmed Working Memory Training - Open House

Attend a FREE COGMED INFORMATION SESSION at either a Toronto or Markham JVS location DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE PROBLEMS WITH: FOCUSING & CONCENTRATING?

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Financial Literacy for People with Disabilities

Dates: May 25 - May 29, 2009 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: JVS Toronto, 74 Tycos Drive, Room 101 YOU WILL RECEIVE $100 and A CERTIFICATE

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Free music downloads - Justin Hines supports Variety Village

Performer Justin Hines has come up with an ingenious way of paying it forward... Justin is offering you the gift of his two top iTunes songs - both

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Disability Funding for Diapers (Ontario)

Special needs children in Ontario between the ages of 3 to 18 may qualify for a grant from Easter Seals Ontario to offset the cost of diapers.

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Disability Financial Assistance Canada

Looking for disability financial assistance in Canada is a real challenge. It's out there, but it's scattered and can be hard to find. We're putting together a resource list for you here.

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Plan for your child's future needs - Mobilizing Resources

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Time: 7- 9 p.m. Place: Bloorview Kids Rehab, The Conference Centre Join Rick Strutt, certified financial planner and

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Family Education Workshop - ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program)

When: Wednesday May 13, 2009 7:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: $5 for family members, $10 for all others Where: Bloorview Kids Rehab Conference Centre, 1

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Epilepsy - Beyond Seizures (conference)

When: Saturday, May 23, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: St. Lawrence Hall, 157 King Street East, at King and Jarvis. Toronto, ON Cost:

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Information Fair on developmental services available in Toronto

This annual information fair gives you a chance to learn more about the agencies, organizations & groups that provide developmental services to adults

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Planning for the Future -
Disability Rights & Responsibilities

Hear about the Social, Legal and Financial realities facing people with intellectual disabilities from Islamic Scholars, Lawyers, Financial Planners

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Children and Teens Living with Vision Loss - Skills for Success Workshop

Dr Karen Wolffe will present on skills for success. The workshop will be of great interest to parents of children and teens living with vision loss.

Permalink -- click for full blog post

special need child in Canada

If you have a special need child and live in Canada, then this is the site for you. We'll try to cut through all the clutter of information available and give you quick easy access to what you want.

Permalink -- click for full blog post

National IDEAL WAY Poetry Competition 2009

Robert Pio Hajjar, Founder of IDEAL WAY is pleased to announce a National IDEAL WAY Poetry Competition 2009 exclusively for persons with an

Permalink -- click for full blog post

Sibling Workshops

Recommended Age: For Siblings aged 8 to 25: When: Tuesday May 5th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Conference Centre, Bloorview Kids Rehab 150 Kilgour

Permalink -- click for full blog post