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The 5th Annual Disability Celebration in Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:40:26 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/help-promote-recreation-in-markham-for-special-needs-kids.html The Special Needs Parents Advisory Committee of of the Town of Markham Recreation Department is starting a parent group to define the needs and Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:39:26 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/walk-n-roll-fundraiser-for-variety-village.html Sunday, September 21, 2008 - cost is free, but you could win one of several prizes - including a trip to Florida! The annual Walk 'n Roll event for Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:27:10 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/spots-available-for-special-needs-summer-camp-age-710.html I just received this request from Bloorview concerning their Out and About Summer Camp. They have immediate spaces available for July and August. 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Wed, 28 May 2008 19:06:34 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/ontario-works-odsp.html This was sent to the Premier of Ontario Dalton McGuinty, the Minister of Community and Social Services Madeleine Meilleur, Hamilton Mayor Fred Sun, 18 May 2008 06:06:36 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/fees.html Why are you charging family members fees when they have been nickle and dimed by the system enough? Ed. Note: In response to a fee for family members Thu, 08 May 2008 17:40:29 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/ontario-works-and-odsp.html WHO IS REALLY COMMITTING THE FRAUD AROUND HERE The general public has no idea what the system is really like. They think fraud is ramped in Ontario Thu, 08 May 2008 17:40:08 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/vent-your-frustrations.html If you're a special needs family, or are coping with disability in any way, then you need a place to vent your frustrations. Here it is. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:34:01 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/great-disability-discount-for-the-ex-aka-toronto-cne.html Don't miss The Ex because you think it's too expensive! The Ex actually has one of the most generous disability discounts in the city. BOTH the Mon, 05 May 2008 00:59:27 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/what-do-you-know-about-the-iprc.html Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7 9:00 p.m. Cost: Family members: $ 5.00 Service Providers: $ 10.00 IPRC is the Identification, Placement and Review Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:14:01 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/building-family-strength-part-6-beyond-societys-expectations.html Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7 8:30 p.m. Cost: Family members $5.00 Rebecca Beayni and Robert Hajjar, are two adults, with special needs, including a Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:12:37 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/what-is-odsp.html Thursday, May 1, 2008 7:00 9:00 p.m. Costs: Family members: $5.00; Service Providers: $10.00 ODSP is the Ontario Disability Support Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:02:08 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/workshop-what-to-do-when-my-child-misbehaves-and-parenting-without-anger.html Cost: $ 60 person / $ 110. couple - Two dates / locations West Toronto: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 from 12 noon to 4 pm Annette St. Library, 145 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:29:40 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/parenting-without-anger.html Wednesday May 7th, 2008 from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm Locke Library (Yonge & Lawrence) Cost: $ 35 person / $ 60. couple All parents get angry, but if you Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:24:50 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/workshop-what-to-do-when-my-child-misbehaves-and-building-your-childs-self-esteem.html Saturday, April 5th, 2008 from 1 pm to 5 pm Locke Library (Yonge & Lawrence) Cost: $ 60 person / $ 110. couple This one day workshop incorporates Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:19:29 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/what-do-i-do-when-my-child-misbehaves.html Thursday April 17th, 2008 from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm Locke Library (Yonge & Lawrence) Cost: $ 35 person / $ 60. couple Understand the root of your Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:19:11 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/parenting-your-teen.html Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm Locke Library (Yonge & Lawrence) Cost: $ 35 person / $ 60. couple Meet the challenges of Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:18:17 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/building-your-childs-self-esteem.html Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm Locke Library (Yonge & Lawrence) Cost: $ 35 person / $ 60. couple Encouragement is more than Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:17:59 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/parent-education-and-support-group.html April 16, 2008, 10am - 12pm, Bloorview Kids Rehab Rm. 2W625 The topic of this group is Promoting Positive Behaviour. This is the third session in Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:29:22 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/inclusive-education.html April 30th, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Yorkdale Holiday Inn, 3450 Dufferin Street Cost: $ 25. Students $ 10. Register by April 25th What are the Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:20:36 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/dialogue-with-mayor-david-miller.html Subject: Poverty Dialogue - April 24th 7:00 to 9:00 p.m Location: Metro Hall. Free. This public discussion is on the issue of poverty and people Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:05:12 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/kindergarten-parent-program.html Thursday mornings, starting May 1st, 2008, 9 am to 11:15 am Location: Sheppard Public School (Keele & Wilson) Cost: Free This 6 week program, held at Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:00:14 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/active-minds-active-learning.html Wednesday, April 16th, 2008, 1 pm to 3 pm Location: Sheppard Public School (Keele & Sheppard) Cost: Free This program will give you tips on using Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:55:33 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/playgroup-for-special-needs-kids-birth-to-6-yrs-old.html Tuesday Mornings, from March 4th to June 10, 2008 Antibes Community Centre ~ Cost: FREE At last, a place to bring your child to just play and Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:27:53 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/crisis-intervention-training-for-parents.html May 23, 2008 from 9:30am to 4:00pm Cost $ 20. Registration required in advance If you've ever had a child lose control, and possible even become Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:36:09 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/transitions-conference.html Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 Pre-Conference Event @ Bloorview Kids Rehab, 150 Kilgour Rd ~ Cost $ 100. for both sessions Thursday & Friday, May 22nd Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:22:28 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/sex-and-disability.html April 18th, 2008, 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m $ 25. Sex for the disabled is finally coming out of the closet! The Anne Johnston Health Station is Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:32:09 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/speak-up-speak-out.html Learn how to be an effective advocate for your special need child. Tips on working with the challenges of being a special needs parent, complete with Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:08:22 GMT http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/unbelievably-ordinary-lives.html Hear highlights about growing up with a physical disability from Dolly Mena-Dack and Crystal Chin. They'll talk about what has helped them so far, Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:08:06 GMT