New information for Canadian Special Need Children

ADHD financial assistance

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:53:20 GMT

My 10 year old son was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. I had tried him on medication reluctantly for 7 months and I found no benefits from it. In fact, I found

Funding for therapies and home care assistance

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:13:46 GMT

Hi, I have a special need child. I was wondering if there is any aid provided for her speech therapy by any organization. Also since I and my wife work

Receive a free Tax Tips Guide for Canadians with disabilities and their families

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:09:48 GMT

Are you wondering about how the Canadian disability tax credit works? Want more info on the RDSP? This tax tips guide will give you the information you need to better understand the tax credits and

Special Needs Summer Camp in Toronto Area

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:08:44 GMT

Finding a special needs summer camp in Toronto and the surrounding area, but they're not always easy to find. We're building a resource list for you and you can contribute too!

RDSP

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:04:01 GMT

Looking for information on the RDSP? Here's a summary (in plain English!) about how the Registered Disability Savings Plan works and more.

RDSP - Thoughts and Experiences

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:01:33 GMT

The RDSP is a new savings vehicle for people with disabilities in Canada. It holds great promise. Does it deliver? Share your thoughts and tell us about your experiences.

RDSP News

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:00:36 GMT

Since the Canadian Registered Disability Savings Plan is still such a new creation, you'll find the latest RDSP news here, and can provide your own news tips and commentary too.

Link to Special Need Child Canada

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:57:51 GMT

Link to Special Need Child Canada - a growing Canadian resources for special needs children in Canada? Come and get our cool blidget for your site...

Free Movie Admission

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:56:37 GMT

Did you know that there is a program that allows you to have FREE movie admission when you are accompanying someone with a disability? Here are the details...

Disability Financial Assistance Canada

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:54:36 GMT

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.

Conductive Education Summer Camp - one opening left!

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:10:02 GMT

One opening in Aug. 2nd 7 - 14 yr old class Our July session is in full swing with children making progress everyday. We have had a cancellation

MOVEMENT & ADAPTED YOGA Spiral Movement Center

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:01:49 GMT

MOVEMENT & ADAPTED YOGA are two new week-end programs offered by the Spiral Movement Center. These programs are designed for a wide spectrum of special

MAKING FRIENDS & MANAGING FEELINGS

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:29:30 GMT

Date: July 14th, 2010 Target audience: Teachers, professionals & parents Address: 93 Charles Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C7 Cost: $97 (Early

Mobility devices may be covered by ODSP

Sat, 22 May 2010 17:52:08 GMT

If you have a small business you can apply for ODSP to pay for mobility devices. ie: a mobility scooter to get you to and around at arts and craft shows.

FINDING COMMON GROUND..EMPOWERING PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Fri, 21 May 2010 16:51:53 GMT

WHO SHOULD COME? ANY PARENT/CAREGIVER/GRANDPARENT OF A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO LEARN FROM AND CONNECT WITH OTHER PARENTS, NETWORK AND SHARE EXPERIENCES

past ODSP worker gives advice

Fri, 21 May 2010 16:50:50 GMT

There has been an interesting, sometimes heated discussion about ODSP going on, and today we received some great tips from a former ODSP staff member. Things I didn't know... You do not have to disclose your disability to your ODSP worker - it is considered private information. Glasses and contact lenses are covered by ODSP. Your community start up is available for MORE than 1x/12months. And lots more, including who to go to for results if you have a problem. To read all of the advice, go to the last comment on the page below.

Henson trust and ODSP

Fri, 21 May 2010 16:38:50 GMT

hello - I have known a married couple for many many years. Husband not on ODSP just CCP. wife on ODSP - Husbands mother 'passed' on recently and lawyer

Places still available for Conductive Education Camp - Summer 2010

Tue, 11 May 2010 22:09:48 GMT

Our 7 - 14 year old session that begins on June 28th to July 30th still has three places available. These are the last places we have available for this

Financial Assistance for parents with autistic children?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:05:20 GMT

I have a 2 year old son who was diagnosed with severe autism as well as is global developmentally delayed. My time is consumed with running to appointment

Finding Common Ground - Empowering Parents of Children with Special Needs

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:31:26 GMT

Our second meeting will be Covering the Basics from a financial perspective. WHEN: May 17th 6:30 - 8:00 pm & June 21st 6:30 - 8:00pm WHERE: The Common

Toronto home for sale

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:05:28 GMT

Well.. we're moving! Not far, as we really love the area, but just wanted to let you know in case you were interested in buying our existing home. The house is in the Downsview area of North York, close to Highway 401, highway 400, 2 subway stations, Yorkdale mall, daycare, 2 schools, a park, community centre and everything... :-) If you have special need children like we do, it's also a great location because of both the daycare and the public elementary school at the end of my street are well versed in dealing with special needs. The daycare (also at the end of the street) used to be one of the 27 daycares in Toronto specifically designated for special needs. Toronto changed the rules a while back so that all daycares need to provide services, but you can't beat experience. I can tell you from first hand experience that the staff at that daycare are really on the ball as far as identifying special needs as well as accommodating them. In fact, they recognized the autistic tendencies in my youngest son before I did. They were also on the ball as far as getting resources in - like the Toronto Preschool Speech and Language team. Can you tell I love this daycare? :-) The current principal at the public school is also very knowledgeable and supportive as well - although in our case we decided to homeschool our youngest, for now at least. In any event, if you're interested just click on the link below.

Information Fair - Developmental Services Toronto

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:39:56 GMT

Thursday May 6th, 2010, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Yorkland Hotel 185 Yorkland Blvd, near Sheppard & Don Mills This free information fair will provide information

FINDING COMMON GROUND - BARRIE / PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:07:15 GMT

FINDING COMMON GROUND IS A NEW PARENT SUPPORT GROUP CREATED AND RUN BY PARENTS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE FIRST WELCOME MEETING

Is there funding available

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:02:10 GMT

In the past few years 20 yrs. I walked through my basement door and shattered my calcamis joint. The docters were concerned about my recovery and I was

Second autism registry to be launched in Canada

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:57:44 GMT

Ottawa police and Autism Ontario (Ottawa chapter) will soon announce a voluntary autism registry. The idea is to help police and other first responders

Aggression and Hyperactivity - Saturday March 27, 2010

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:29:36 GMT

Specialist leads discussion on ways to address aggression and hyperactivity among children in a small informal setting. This interactive time offers space

Cerebral Palsy and shoe shopping

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:00:13 GMT

If your child has cerebral palsy, or any other disability that results in an unsteady gait, then you've probably found shoe shopping to be a chore - especially if you are also shopping for shoes that will accommodate ankle-foot orthotics (AFOs). Just wanted to let you know about these great shoes we've found that fit the bill perfectly, and are also reasonable priced!

Here's the shoe and the link to buy it from the same place we did: http://www.theshoecompany.com/shop-by-brand/m6/m6/prod86XXX070XXXX.html

Finishing High School - Symposium: Commence 2010

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:59:30 GMT

March 30 & 31, 2010 - Sheraton Parkway Toronto North COMMENCE 2010 is a symposium for students and families, professionals, and anyone with an interest

Toronto Parent Events - Parent Help

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:17:00 GMT

Check in for Toronto parent events for parents of special need children. And, promote your own events for parents too!

Toronto Events

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:53:59 GMT

Toronto Events for Special Needs Children and their families

York Region Parent Information Fair

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:19:15 GMT

May 18th, 2010, 3 PM - 8 PM Do You Have a Child with Special Needs? Do you have questions, like: How can the CTN Family Resource Grouplist help us? Are

Invisible Disabilities

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:04:15 GMT

I have 2 boys ages 9 and 11. My 9 year old has Autism and my 11 year old has ADHD and ODD. It is extremely frustrating that people look down on them

reachAbility.Org

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:52:09 GMT

reachAbility is a non profit charitable organization established in March of 2000 by a group of volunteers in Halifax. We are committed to increasing awareness

Ask an expert - free!

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:09:16 GMT

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

Trained international volunteer looking for placement
in Calgary or Toronto

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:51:12 GMT

I am a special needs co-ordinator (primary) working at Indus International School in Bangalore, India. I am travelling to Canada and would like to do

Disability discounts

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:49:09 GMT

Find disability discounts available in Canada.

Club Oasis - Childcare Program for Families with Children with Disabilities

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:37:06 GMT

Midtown Alliance Church will launch Club Oasis, a program for children with disabilities, on March 23, 2010. Club Oasis will be open to children with

Funding for disability equipment (Cerebral Palsy - Ontario)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:25:15 GMT

The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy has an excellent funding program to assist with the purchase and lease of equipment. It is available for people

Special Needs Camps
and Vacation Funding Assistance
(Ontario - cerebral palsy)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:22:48 GMT

This wonderful financial assistance program is offered by the Ontario Federation of Cerebral Palsy. It is available to Ontarians of all ages with cerebral

Funding for Down Syndrome?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:50:21 GMT

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

Looking for funding of wheelchair accessible van

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:11:14 GMT

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

Eradicating poverty

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:04:27 GMT

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

Budgeting with ODSP?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:45:22 GMT

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

Expert: Graeme Treeby - Special Needs Financial Planning

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:49:07 GMT

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.,

Camp Eulogia - Special Needs Summer Camp for the whole family

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:58:11 GMT

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

opening my own business vs odsp

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:39:51 GMT

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

Protecting Your Non Verbal Child

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:48:43 GMT

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

Respite Funding Availabilty By Province

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:41:26 GMT

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

Funding options?

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:34:38 GMT

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

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

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:24:34 GMT

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