Free workshop for parents & caregivers of youth with disabilities

Facilitated by Holland Bloorview & Ontario Disability Employment Network

Did you know that your expectations and your child’s participation in community activities can affect their future employment opportunities? Join us to explore:

• Having high expectations – why does it matter?
• How responsibilities at home and extra-curricular activities can build skills and attitudes for future work
• Myth-busting (Yes – many youth with disabilities work! Employers value diverse workforces.)
• Programs and services that promote participation

When and Where:

Parents of youth under 12

• Wednesday May 27, 2020
  6:30-7:30 p.m.

Parents of youth 13+ who are still in high school

• Wednesday June 3, 2020
  6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where:

All sessions take place over Zoom (link will be sent to registrants)

Facilitators:

• Payal Khazanchi, parent & Family as Faculty with Holland Bloorview
• Ingrid Muschta P.Eng, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, Ontario Disability Employment Network
• Laura Howson-Strong or Carolyn McDougall, Occupational Therapists, Transitions Strategy, Holland Bloorview

To register and questions:

Laura Howson-Strong, OT lhowsonstrong@hollandbloorview.ca

Holland Bloorview is a member of the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN). This workshop was developed in collaboration with ODEN and parents. It is offered as part of Holland Bloorview’s Transition Strategy.