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Tuesday January 15th,
2008
7:00
p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Toronto, ON
To register, call
June Chiu,
416 – 425 – 6220, ext. 3319 or
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Building
Family Strength
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BLOORVIEW KIDS REHAB |
Health Sciences
Library
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Staying on Top: Keeping It Together |
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Family to Family series
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Sponsored by the Family Advisory Committee |
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Staying on track with a clear vision
Keeping on top of people & paper
Sharing information |
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January 15th,
2007 to
April 11, 2008 |
Keys
To The Studio – Music Program
at the
Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre in Parkdale, Toronto. |
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for people diagnosed with
intellectual and developmental disabilities |
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Saturday
January 26th, 2008
10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. |
CCVV-101 Introduction to
Inclusion
Centennial College
at
Variety Village
in Toronto |
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Join us for interactive
hands-on opportunities to increase your awareness of adapted
activities, access and inclusive practices This workshop
highlights an ability-based approach, communication ideas and
adapted programming. ($40, 6 hrs.) |
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Tuesday, January 29; 7 –
9 p.m.
and
Tuesday, April 15; 9:30 - 11:30;
Location 4 E 100
Toronto, ON
To register, call June
Chiu,
416 – 425 – 6220, ext.
3319 or
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Building
Family Strength
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BLOORVIEW KIDS REHAB |
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Location: 2W 625 |
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Special Services At Home Program ( SSAH ) |
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Understanding the
application process |
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making
your case for funding |
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Presenter: June Chiu,
Family Relations Coordinator |
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Family to Family series
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Sponsored by the Family Advisory Committee |
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What
is it and how do I apply? |
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What
information do I need to provide
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How
do I complete the form |
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How
are families using the funds? |
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Tuesday, February 5th
2008
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Toronto, ON
To register, call
June Chiu,
416 – 425 – 6220, ext. 3319 or
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Building
Family Strength
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BLOORVIEW KIDS REHAB |
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Location: 2W
625 |
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Get Ready to Register
Your Child for Kindergarten |
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Presenter: Sharon Ross |
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Education Liaison,
Community Living Toronto |
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Family to Family series
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Sponsored by the Family Advisory Committee |
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How, when and where to start:
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Whom do I speak with?
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What information must I give?
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Introduction to terminology and processes |
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Wednesday, February 6th
2008
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Toronto, ON
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Erin Wilkie |
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416
425 – 6220 , ext 3299 |
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Matt Hilts |
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416
395 - 6192 |
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Building
Family Strength
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BLOORVIEW KIDS REHAB |
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Location: 1E 200 |
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Ready, Set… Summer |
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Your child with special needs wants to go to camp? |
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Presenters |
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Erin Wilkie,
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; |
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Kathy Gravel,
social worker, Bloorview Kids Rehab |
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Matt Hilts,
Youth Outreach, Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation |
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No fee required for this session. Free |
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Family to Family series
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Sponsored by the Family Advisory Committee |
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Learn: |
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How
to register for programs. |
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What
financial assistance is available
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How
to get other resources to support your son/daughter’s their
participation |
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Tuesday, April 15; 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Toronto, ON
To register, call June
Chiu,
416 – 425 – 6220, ext.
3319 or
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Building
Family Strength
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BLOORVIEW KIDS REHAB |
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Location:
4 E 100 |
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Special Services At Home Program ( SSAH ) |
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Understanding the
application process |
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making
your case for funding |
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Presenter: June Chiu,
Family Relations Coordinator |
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Family to Family series
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Sponsored by the Family Advisory Committee |
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What
is it and how do I apply? |
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What
information do I need to provide
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How
do I complete the form |
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are families using the funds? |
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Tuesday
April 15th, 22nd, and 29th 2008
11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
CCVV-201 Funding Ideas &
Initiatives
Centennial College
at
Variety Village
in Toronto |
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Are you looking for ideas to assist with
financial support for you, your family, community or
organization? This workshop offers opportunities to increase
your knowledge of resources, networking ideas and options in
disability funding. ($40, 6 hrs.)
Bridgepoint |
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Thursday, May 1st; 2008
7:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m..
Toronto, ON
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Costs:
Family members: $5.00. Others: $10.00 |
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Make
cheques payable to
Bloorview Kids Rehab |
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Send
contact information and fees to: |
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Bloorview Kids Rehab |
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Attn: June Chiu |
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150
Kilgour Road |
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Toronto, ON M4G 1R8 |
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Email:
jchiu@bloorview.ca |
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Building
Family Strength
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BLOORVIEW KIDS REHAB |
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Location: 1R 200 |
Ontario Disability Support Program
( ODSP )
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Presenter: Dianne Wintermute,
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East
Toronto Community Legal Services Inc. |
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Family to Family series
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Sponsored by the Family Advisory Committee |
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This legislated provincial program of the Ministry of Social
and Community Services is available to individuals 18+ with
disability, who have low incomes. |
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Find out: |
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If you qualify and how to apply? |
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What information is needed |
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How this application is assessed |
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What happens if you are refused |
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What
information do I need to provide
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How
do I complete the form |
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How
are families using the funds? |
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Saturday September 20th, 2008
10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. |
CCVV-401
Accessibility: Attitudinal, Structural, Physical, Communication,
Societal
Centennial College
at
Variety Village
in Toronto |
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(Note: registration not available until
August, 2008)
Increase your awareness of customer
service, communication styles and society barriers and
provisions. Participants will gain understanding and insight
into the promotion/inclusion of people of all ages/abilities.
($40, 6 hrs.) |
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Saturday October 16th, 2008
10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. |
CCVV-402 Accessibility: Home, Vehicle, Community
Centennial College
at
Variety Village
in Toronto |
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(Note: registration not available until
August, 2008)
Identify accessibility barriers and
adaptation ideas for individual participation in the home and
community. Participants will have an increased awareness of
initiatives in access, resources and contacts.
($40, 6 hrs.) |
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Tuesday November 20th,
2007
7:00
p..m. to 8:30 p.m.
Toronto, ON
To register, call
June Chiu, 416 – 425 – 6220, ext. 3319 or
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Building
Family Strength
Facilitators:
Vivian Low,
Sandy Steplock and Diane Schoenhoff, Family Advisory Committee
Susan Beayni, Family Facilitator, and June Chiu, Family
Relations Coordinator
A limited number of spaces may be
available to children/youth, 2 ˝ and older in a supervised activity
setting. Call 416 – 425 – 6220, ext. 3498 well ahead of the date to
make arrangements. If you do not call in advance, supervision may
not be available when you need it.
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Keeping
Our Act Together
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Meet
other parents; find ways to· |
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- handle and manage stress
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- find a personal focus |
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- uncover inner strength to dream with
and for our children |
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discover
mutual supports |
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Thursday November 22nd,
2007
7:00
p..m. to 9 p.m.
Toronto, ON |
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Plan for your Child’s Future Needs
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Sunday
November 25,
2007 |
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Fun and exciting activities
including a marketplace, great food and, of course, a visit
from jolly old Saint
Nick. |
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