If you live in Toronto or the GTA, and have a special needs child, then you may be surprised to know how many services are out there to support you. The problem has been finding them. There are a number of organizations all over the city that support people with disabilities. But, each organization lists it own information in their own way. And if you don't know where to look, you'll never know about it.
We're aiming to pull local disability support information all together for you so that you know what's available - for free! Just click on any item for more details.
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Workshop: What to do when my child misbehaves AND Parenting without anger
Cost: $ 60 person / $ 110. couple - Two dates / locations
West Toronto:
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 from 12 noon to 4 pm
Annette St. Library, 145 Annette ...
Playgroup for Special Needs Kids Birth to 6 yrs old
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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-...
Toddler / Young Child
Day at the Dentist
We have run a free program for Toronto toddlers and young children to come to the dental office for a positive and fun first experience at the dentist....
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?...
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 ...
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,...
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 and ...
Building Family Strength - Gathering Our Circle
When:
Thursday, May 21, 2009,
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Bloorview Kids Rehab
Health Sciences Library
150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto
Cost:...
Help your kids build a city
When:
Sunday, March 29, 2-5 PM
Where:
OCAD, 100 McCaul Street
Recommended age: 3-12
Cost: $ 15. Adults, $ 12 Kids, Free for kids 2 and ...
Free or low-cost summer programs
When:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
(Dessert reception: 6:30 p.m.)
Where:
Rockford Public School
60 Rockford Road
(west off ...
“Early Indicators” in Childhood Intervention
When:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
(Dessert reception: 6:30 p.m.)
Where:
Rockford Public School
60 Rockford Road
(west off ...
Successful homework strategies for parents and educators
When:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
(Dessert reception: 6:30 p.m.)
Where:
Rockford Public School
60 Rockford Road
(west off ...
Kids first: The parent-teacher partnership in special education
When:
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
(Dessert reception: 6:30 p.m.)
Where:
Rockford Public School
60 Rockford Road
(west off ...
Presentation: Will and Powers of Attorney advice for families with Special Needs Kids
When: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 7 – 9:00 p.m.
Where:
Bloorview Kids Rehab,
Conference Centre/ Room 1E 200
150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, Ontario
...
Parents Link Support Group
FOR: Parents of adolescents between 12 and 22
WHEN: Starting Oct 2008, Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm
WHERE: Youthlink, 747 Warden Ave. (at St. Clair)
Youthlink ...
Building Family Strength (Part 6): Beyond Society’s Expectations
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 ...
What Do You Know About the IPRC?
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 Committee
...
What is ODSP?
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 Program,...
Workshop: What to do when my child misbehaves AND Building your child's self esteem
Saturday, April 5th, 2008 from 1 pm to 5 pm
Locke Library (Yonge & Lawrence)
Cost: $ 60 person / $ 110. couple
This one day workshop incorporates ...
Parenting without anger
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 ...
Parenting your teen
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 parenting ...
Building your child's self esteem
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 ...
What do I do when my child misbehaves?
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 child'...
Parent Education and Support Group
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 ...
Active Minds, Active Learning
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 ...
Kindergarten Parent Program
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 ...
Crisis Intervention Training for Parents
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 ...
Caregiver support workshop
An interactive workshop that will provide information about:
Referral Process
In-Home Services: Nursing, Personal Support, Physiotherapy,...
Unbelievably Ordinary Lives
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, and ...
Speak Up, Speak Out
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 ...
Staying on Top of Things
Need help in trying to stay on track? This event will help parents develop a clear vision and know how to effectively share information. There will also ...