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Funding for Down Syndrome?

My son is Down Syndrome and I receive the Disability tax credit, however a friend of mine receives other funds for her child other than this for her daughter

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Looking for funding of wheelchair accessible van

I have a beautiful 16 year old daughter who has spina bifida and hydrocephalus. She obtained a van through Presidents Choice charity 3 years ago. Since

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Eradicating poverty

Eradicating poverty of the marginalized and differently able women through skill training leading to social enterprise February 24, 2010 The International

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Budgeting with ODSP?

I don't understand! I live in Peterborough. But I am on odsp and I want to move. So I would like to find out how much money I get monthly so I can budget

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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.

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Ask an expert - free!

Ask an expert - free questions and answers on special needs issues: long term financial planning, estate planning and more

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Expert: Graeme Treeby - Special Needs Financial Planning

Graeme Treeby, co-founder of The Special Needs Planning Group, is available for our Ask An Expert q & a. Find out more about Graeme here.,

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Camp Eulogia - Special Needs Summer Camp for the whole family

Camp Eulogia is a Christian special needs summer camp organized by a group of Christian health professionals. It offers a family retreat to children with

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opening my own business vs odsp

My wife and I would like to start your own business But we need the money to do that We are odsp and of these people are trying to cut us off

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Protecting Your Non Verbal Child

Protecting Your Non-Verbal Child Parents of Special Needs Children and/or Typically Developed Children are all very different. We come from various backgrounds,

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Respite Funding Availabilty By Province

While researching each province in Canada for information on funding for children with disabilities, I have come across the following information, which

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Funding options?

Hi! I have 8 year old twin boys with severe ADHD and ODD. My husband is currenlty at RCMP Depot in Regina, Saskatchewan. When you join the RCMP, they

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Parent support group for children with ADD / ADHD (Burlington, Ontario)

The ADHD Power group offers monthly support group meetings for parents of children with ADD / ADHD. Join other parents who truly understand what your

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Special needs March Break camp - City of Vaughan

Leaders by Example A traditional hands-on camp experience that helps build confidence, communication and life skills. This program is geared towards individuals

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BEYOND GRADUATION FAMILY WORKSHOP

Beyond Graduation is a group workshop for the whole family – parents, children, siblings, grandparents,close friends Parents of young adults with a disability

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Conference on Inclusive Education

February 25th - 27th 2010 Conference Intent This conference on inclusive education will provide an opportunity for professionals, individuals with disabilities

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Amy Savin concert promotes a culture of inclusion

Date: Sunday February 14, 2010, 6pm-7pm Place: Abilities Church Toronto, 190 Railside Road (3 lights west of Victoria Park Ave, off of Lawrence Ave. on

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Mindfulness through the Lifecycles

Mindful Parenting Intro Workshop with Rachael Frankford & Sara Marlowe Thursday Feb 11, 2010, 6pm-9pm Mindful parenting aims to enhance your emotional

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Mindful Parenting Intro Workshop with Rachael Frankford and Sara Marlowe

Thursday Feb 11, 2010, 6pm-9pm, $20 Mindful parenting aims to enhance your emotional connection with your child. It is intended to facilitate your self-awareness,

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Ontario Provincial Parks disability discounts

If you have a handicapped sticker for your car (parking), this allows you to book campsites for 50% off at all provincial parks in Ontario, as well as

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