Category Archives: Presentations / Workshops

✨ Individualized Education Plans. How do they work? What is your role as a parent? ✨

Education, Presentations / Workshops

📅 Date: May 10
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👩‍🏫 Facilitators: Alexandra Arraiz, Parent Advocate P4D; along with OCDSB Learning Support Staff and Parent Peer Advocates.
📍 In-Person Workshop: Viscount Alexander PS, 55 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Y7
Join Parent Resource Centre for an informative workshop on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in Ontario, where you will discover the ins and outs of the IEP process and how to effectively advocate for your child’s unique needs. Connect with other parents and learn about the valuable supports available through your school board, empowering you to navigate this journey with confidence. 🌟📚
Childminding and snacks will be available for participants.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1308536139819?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join P4P on May 15th at 2pm EST to learn all about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

Funding, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

In case you missed our last Intro to the RDSP webcast, P4P will be hosting another one next week! Join them on May 15th at 2pm EST to learn all about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), potential government contributions, as well as the latest updates.
A live Q&A will follow the webcast – you don’t want to miss it!
Register at the link here: https://tinyurl.com/2mx4y3yx

Our Transition Awareness Group (TAG) held its information session this week on Making the Most of Family Networks

Networking, Presentations / Workshops, Transition

The session featured Cffo Ottawa , Families Matter Co-Operative, Ottawa Family Support Network, Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre and the Disability Advocacy Network of Eastern Ontario (DANEO). A huge thank you to Partners in Parenting for sharing their venue with us. Subscribe to our communications to take part in our initiatives: https://new.scsonline.ca/en/newsletter/

School-Aged Children’s Feel Better Box Workshop for Caregivers: Creating a Toolkit for Anxiety and Autism

Autism, Caregivers, Presentations / Workshops

May 7, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Autistic children are more likely to experience anxiety compared to their neurotypical peers and as caregivers you may be looking for strategies and ideas on how to best support your child. Join Danielle Nolan, RSW MSW, in creating a “Feel Better Box” to help them cope with these feelings of anxiety.
Participants will:
Learn strategies to help autistic children recognize and communicate about their feelings.
Identify items and ideas to create a ‘Feel Better Box’ to help children deal with anxiety.
This workshop is appropriate for parents and caregivers of autistic children aged 6-12, as well as for professionals working with this population.
Register here:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10856&reset=1

Join P4P on May 7th for their free webcast, The Value of Family-to-Family Connection and Family Networks

Networking, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

For over 75 years, families in Ontario have come together to build better lives for their family members with a disability. Through peer support and meaningful relationships with one another, families build resilience and courage, and also bring innovation to the challenges they face.

Join P4P on May 7th at 7pm EST for their free webcast, The Value of Family-to-Family Connection and Family Networks, where panelists share their insights and experiences of starting their own Family Support Networks, and the overall benefits of Family Networks.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5a2ta2yx

P4P Lunch & Learn Webcast: A Guided Tour of the Planning Network

Networking, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

P4P is excited to invite you to their upcoming Lunch & Learn webcast, where they will be offering a guided tour of the Planning Network. Whether you are new to the Planning Network and their available resources, or you just need help finding the information you need – this webcast is for you!

Join them on May 8th at 12pm/EST as they walk you through the Planning Network to help you discover valuable information, tools, and resources which will support you in planning for the future.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ynb853mn

Autism Ontario Upcoming Live Virtual Workshops (English)

Autism, Presentations / Workshops

Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop (ages 16-20) – Autism Ontario
A series of six virtual discussions, one per week, featuring topics relevant to the transition from youth to adulthood. Each session includes discussion and resources around specific topics on the journey to adulthood.
This session is limited to parents and caregivers of youth (ages 16-20) who are currently in secondary school.
Registration opens April 21, at 7pm: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10997

Caring for the Caregiver: Workshop for parents and families of autistic children, youth, and adults
April 22: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10855

Understanding Special Education: Workshop for Caregivers of Autistic Learners
April 23: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10878

School-Aged Children’s Feel Better Box Workshop for Caregivers: Creating a Toolkit for Anxiety and Autism
May 7: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10856