Toronto Events for People with Special Needs

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We've added this to make it easier to track Toronto events that are available for special need kids and their families. There are a number of organizations in Toronto that support people with disabilities and each only advertises their own events in their own communication.

We're trying to make it easy to find these events, by giving you an easy way to view and add any events you know of. We include not only events such as seminars and conferences, but also fundraising events and information nights.

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The IDEAL Art Contest  IDEAL-WAY.ca ART CONTEST

EXCLUSIVELY FOR PERSONS
WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
AND LIVING IN ONTARIO

THE IDEAL ART CONTEST open until December ...

Book Launch of "LoveDare" by Claude La Vertu  Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 at 2:30 PM.
Centre for Conscious Living
1311 Queen Street East (East of Leslie, South side).
Free Admittance!

Join Claude ...

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 ...

Toronto Skate Elite!  The Toronto Skate Elite program is for anyone with special needs from ages 2 to adult.

WHERE: Larry Grossman Forest Hill Arena
340 Chaplin Cresent ...

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 ...

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 contribute ...

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, inquietudes,...

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 ...

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 ...

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:...

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 ...

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. Also ...

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 ...

SibShops - The Chocolate Factory  Recommended for:
Kids ages 8-12,
who have a brother or sister with an intellectual disability

When:
Apr 27, 2009, 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Where:
1122 ...

Wheel-Trans Information Forum  When:
Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 7:00 —9:00 pm

Where:
Scarborough Civic Centre,
150 Borough Centre
Council Chambers

Cost: FREE

Details:...

ADHD Training Workshop  When:
Friday, 27 March 2009,
from 9 am to 5 pm

Where:
Metro Toronto Convention Centre,
Room 104, North Building
255 Front St. W., Toronto
...

Speaker: Eli Clare on
"Gawking, Gaping, Staring:
Living in Marked Bodies"  When:
Wednesday, March 11th 7-9pm

Where:
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
252 Bloor St. W (St. George & Bloor) Rm 5-280 ...

Children Holiday Camp   WHEN: Dec. 22 & 23 and 29 & 30, 2008

WHERE: Variety Village , 3701 Danforth Avenue

COST:
December 22 & 23: Member-$ 80 Non ...

School Inclusion Works : Two-Day Workshop with Darcy Elks  WHEN:
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
TIME: 9:00am-4:30pm
WHERE: Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference ...

Employment Awareness for Youth with Disabilities   WHERE:
Bloorview Kids Rehab,
150 Kilgour Rd. (near Bayview and Eglinton)

COST: Free!

WHEN: Friday, November 7, 2008
Youth 14-18 from ...

Innoversity returns in 2008!  Media come together for summit on creativity and diversity

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 30 and Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention ...

Advances in Epilepsy Care Conference  Hart House Debates Room, University of Toronto
AUGUST 16, 2008
8:30 am Registration; Conference 9 am to 5 pm

The Society for the Advancement of Comprehensive ...

National forum on inclusion and education for students with disabilities  When:
This 3 day forum starts Thursday evening, September 25, 2008
and ends on Saturday afternoon, September 27, 2008

Cost:
Register ...

"Insights" Film Forums   “Insights” Fall Film Forums
Presented by the Abilities Arts Festival





September 20th, 2008, 6:00 – 10:00pm - TABOOS, DANCE AND BODY ...

Celebrating Our Lives & Identities  Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 - 5:30PM to 9:00PM
Nathan Phillips Square (Rain or Shine)
FREE for ALL to Attend!

The 5th Annual Disability Celebration ...

Walk 'n Roll - Fundraiser for Variety Village  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 ...

2008 Disability Show on in Toronto, June 6th & 7th  In case you've missed it, the annual 'disability show' is on this weekend, at the Queen Elizabeth building at the CNE.

It's huge - over 120 exhibits,...

Disability Show - People in Motion  Friday and Saturday, Jun 6th and 7th, 10 am to 5 pm
Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto
FREE Admission and show guide

This annual ...

Inclusive Education   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 ...

Dialogue with Mayor David Miller  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 ...

HEALTH EQUITY: From Challenges to Solutions  June 5, 2008
Ryerson University, Toronto,

This one day Toronto Central LHIN-wide conference provides a unique opportunity for front line workers,...

Transitions Conference  Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 Pre-Conference Event @ Bloorview Kids Rehab, 150 Kilgour Rd ~ Cost $ 100. for both sessions
Thursday & Friday, May 22nd ...

Sex and Disability  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 sponsoring ...