Do you have a family member under 21? Are you starting to help them plan for their future? Thinking about a Microboard? Join Microboards Ontario for their Microboards for Young Families program. This module will help provide a solid foundation of person-centred thinking, creating a vision and building and deepening relationships. And it’s free with registration: https://bit.ly/3EGJXVj
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Volunteers Needed! Join the Joyful Team!
Innovative Community Support Services (ICSS) is on the lookout for friendly, outgoing volunteers to help sell their beautiful handcrafted products at local markets!
“If you have met one person with autism, you have met one person with autism.” — Dr. Stephen Shore
Autism affects how a person communicates and processes information. It’s a type of neurodiversity, with varying needs and experiences across cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Support can range from occasional help to full-time care, and sensory processing differences are common.
Awareness is key to supporting autistic individuals and inclusivity. Learn more by checking out Autism Ontario’s About Autism infographic!
Two New Tipsheets Available on passportfunding.ca
In case you missed it, Passport Program have two new tipsheets available on passportfunding.ca.
1. Understand how DSO and the Passport program work with a useful chart showing the application processes
2. Understand when to contact the Passport program or DSO with the “Who to contact” chart
Find these new resources here: https://passportfunding.ca/resources
Confused about the difference between DSO and Passport?
Check out Developmental Services Ontario’s new graphic that outlines who to contact for specific questions, changes in your situation, and updating personal information.
Bolts4Kids Parent/Caregiver Group
Bolts4Kids is excited to be launching a new area of their services! Bolts4kids grows and launches around evolving community needs so if you are interested in the chance to join a parent group in the Fall of 2025 send them an email as soon as you can to complete an intake call with our Program Director!
Email Bolts4Kids at admin@bolts4kids.ca
Ontario government, CHEO break ground on new integrated treatment centre
A ceremony was held at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Thursday morning to break ground on a new integrated treatment centre.
The new, fully accessible, state-of-the-art children’s treatment centre will provide integrated and coordinated care under one roof to better serve children and youth living with complex medical, developmental and behavioural needs, connecting them to the care they need, closer to home, the Ontario government said in a news release Thursday.
Read the news here:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/ontario-government-cheo-break-ground-on-new-integrated-treatment-centre/
Check out the Ottawa Family Support Network
A family network can be a pathway to discovering and building upon resources already present within ‘your own backyard’. The Family Network Directory is a great place to find a network in your area!
P4P Planning Network is excited to introduce the Ottawa Family Support Network. This family network connects unpaid caregivers—especially parents—with a supportive network of peers who understand their journey. Through education, advocacy, and shared experiences, they empower caregivers with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the challenges ahead. By fostering a compassionate and inclusive community, they help caregivers feel heard, supported, and prepared for the road ahead.
Check out the Planning Network’s Family Network Directory and find a network near you! https://www.planningnetwork.ca/get-connected/family-networks
New! DSO Housing Modules
The DSO Housing Navigators have created a series of self-guided e-learning videos (modules) that users can progress through on their own. You or your loved one can return to the videos whenever you like, as many times as you like. Find information culminated form their housing webcast series and the DSO Housing Toolkit to start your housing journey at your own pace.
For help with accessing the videos, please contact dsotr.hn@surreyplace.ca. For further about questions about housing navigation services and resources in your area, please contact your local DSO Housing Navigator. Visit the DSO website today! https://www.dsontario.ca/resources/webcasts
CHEO’s Navigator Program New Virtual Series: Graduation to Adult Care
They have heard from families over the years how getting ready to graduate from CHEO to adult care can be scary, and overwhelming. They are really excited to be starting a new group for caregivers with a focus on graduating to adult care. This group will be best suited for families with children in the complex care program who are 14 +.
Send an email to Parent Navigator Lilian at l.kitcher@pqchc.com to register.
