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Province exempting Canada Disability Benefit as income to protect recipients from benefit reductions

Funding, News, Ontario

The Ontario government intends to exempt the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) as income so that social assistance recipients would receive the benefit without seeing a reduction in their provincial social assistance payments or entitlements. The changes would help recipients of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works and the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) program receive their maximum entitlements.

Read the news:
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005959/ontario-supporting-recipients-of-disability-benefits

🎨 Registration is now open for Camp Kaleidoscope

Camps

An all Day Summer Respite Camp for children diagnosed within the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children at Risk’s objectives with a Specialized Camp is to provide a recreational camp that will accommodate the deficits of autism such as communication, socialization and behaviour seamlessly whilst allowing the Camper to have the stimulation, excitement and fun. Summer camp is a right of any child regardless of the severity of their disability.

Click here to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBO7b_rU3ikXVxzrbwdwIcB7L_AuaO6StHYjKERGWdiaXrgw/viewform

☀️ Summer 2025 Group Programs at Active Pediatrics! ☀️

Children, Services and Programs

Active Pediatrics is excited to offer three engaging, therapist-led group sessions designed to support children’s growth through play, connection, and skill-building.

🌟 Life Skills Essentials (Ages 12–17)
Wednesdays | Led by Jezlyn Lang, OT
Support your teen’s independence with hands-on learning focused on time management, self-care, responsibility, and snack prep—plus confidence and self-advocacy skills that last a lifetime!

🖍️ Giggle & Scribble – Pre-Writing Group (Ages 4–6)
Tuesdays | Led by Annabelle Phillion, OT
A bilingual, play-based group that builds fine motor skills, pencil grasp, and drawing confidence—perfect for little ones preparing to write!

🎲 Friendship Builders: Game On! (Ages 8–11)
Thursdays | Led by Shikha (OTA) & Mekayla (ABA Therapist)
An integrated OT/ABA social group that uses classic board games to teach turn-taking, emotional regulation, and flexible thinking in a fun, peer-focused setting.

📅 Check the images for full dates, times, and pricing.

📍 Held at Active Pediatrics | Spaces are limited!

📝 To register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx…

New Frontiers Summer Camp

Camps

🌞 New Inclusive Summer Camp! 🌈
Looking for a fun and meaningful summer experience for your child living with a disability? Join us for New Frontiers Summer Camp, in partnership with Flow Recreation Therapy!
🎨🧪⚽ From crafts to science and sports — there’s something for everyone!
📍 Camille Piché Community Centre, Embrun
📅 July 14–17 & August 5–8 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
👧 Ages 6+ | $550 (residents), $600 (non-residents)
🗓 Registration opens May 5 (residents) & May 12 (non-residents)
🚨 Closes June 13 at 9 a.m.
Spots are limited — register early!
🔗 https://app.univerusrec.com/munrussellpub/

❤️ New Video: Decision-Making & Relationships

Relationships, Resources

In the fourth video of this series with Respecting Rights Toronto and ARCH Disability Law Centre, they explore decision-making rights in relationships — including dating, friendships, and setting personal boundaries.
Everyone has the right to choose who they spend time with and build meaningful relationships. Learn how supported decision-making can help in navigating personal connections.