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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

NEW Virtual Paperwork Parties (see flyer for information on how to register for both events):

NEW Transitions workshops

Other Holland Bloorview Resources


Wilfrid Laurier University and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Are you a parent/caregiver looking for self care opportunities? The Harmony OnTrack Virtual Music Therapy Clinic is a student-led initiative organized by Wilfrid Laurier University and Holland Bloorview.

  • Offers virtual music therapy services for parents and caregivers within the Holland Bloorview community at no cost. Services include individual, group and drop-in sessions to fit individual needs and schedules. For more information, please email SLEclinic@wlu.ca Registration can be done here


Autism Ontario & Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Bloorview Research Institute

Webinars/virtual event series

Florida International University & Beit Issie Shapiro

Surrey Place

Caregiver support

Future Planning
Partners for Planning learning series

Networking & parenting

  • “It takes a Village” Black Parent Support Group (virtual) For Black Caregivers of children or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Beginning Tuesday November 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. After the first meeting, monthly dates will be shared with the group. For more information and to register, contact Clovis or Sherron Grant  sherron_grant@rogers.com
  • COVID-19: 24/7 Parenting  Proven parenting tips and activities for all ages in worldwide languages  (Parenting for Lifelong Health)
     

Siblings

Financial/Legal

  • Understanding Jordan’s Principle and how to apply (Nov 26): Jordan’s Principle is a child-first and needs-based requirement in Canada to ensure that First Nations children living on and off reserve have equitable access to all government funded public services (Autism Ontario)
  • Financial Relief Navigator (FRN): A tool to increase the financial well-being of people living on low incomes.  It gathers all the benefits and relief packages developed for all Canadians at the Federal and Provincial levels of government (Prospercanada.org)
  • COVID-19 related legal developments: COVID-19 related legal developments including changes in government benefits and emergency supports, future planning rules, visitation rules, back to school considerations, and legal issues related to layoffs (Pooran Law)


Behaviour

Mental/Emotional health

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

Inclusion: diverse identities feel valued, safe, accepted, supported
Diversity: presence of differences within a given setting
Equity: an approach to ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities

The New Mentality & Children’s Mental Health Ontario’s provincial Youth Action Committee (YAC)
Survey: Race in the Mental Health Systemseeks to hear the experiences of racialized youth age 13-25 who are a resident of Ontario and those who have not due to barriers they face. You can take the survey here

University of Alberta Faculty of Native Studies
Free online course on Indigenous Canada The course explores Indigenous histories and current issues in Canada from an Indigenous perspective.

“It takes a Village” Black Parent Support Group (virtual)
For Black Caregivers of children or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Beginning Tuesday November 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. After the first meeting, monthly dates will be shared with the group. For more information and to register, contact Clovis or Sherron Grant  sherron_grant@rogers.com

TAIBU Community Health Centre
Coping with Fear: a virtual workshop to support and empower the Black community in navigating issues amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic (Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3). To register, contact Estella (416) 644-3536 ext 2224, ewilliams@taibuchc.ca

Specials Needs Siblings
BIPOC- Black, indigenous, and people of color Adult Sibling Roundtable (Nov 18)

Autism Ontario
Emotional Toolkit for Black Caregivers: How to manage stress and challenges across settings - Online (Nov 24)

Recreation & Life Skills

Drama Way


Best Buddies

  • Best Buddies virtual programming Instagram live workouts, concerts and cooking offered.
  • e-Buddies email pen pal program that provides safe opportunities for individuals with and without intellectual/developmental disabilities to start an email friendship.  e-Buddies is in English and for anyone 10 years and older

Transitions & Employment

Advocacy

City of Toronto

  • Inclusionary Zoning Policy Consultation: The City of Toronto will be hosting virtual public meetings on Inclusionary Zoning. This is a tool that can be used to increase mixed-income, affordable housing. To learn more and give your feedback, you can register for an upcoming virtual public meeting on November 10


CanChild

  • Survey: COVID-19 supports for people with disabilities and caregivers: Share your concerns about the challenges that people with disabilities and caregivers of people with disabilities (both adults and children) are facing at this time.  CanChild hopes to use the survey results to inform policy makers about the most pressing issues and to share positive examples of removing barriers and improving access to care.


StatCan COVID-19: Data to Insights for a Better Canada


Holland Bloorview’s Grocery Foundation Family Resource Centre is a place where you can find information and resources on childhood disability that are helpful to you and your family.  We have information on: respite, recreation, housing, funding, education, parenting and more.  All Holland Bloorview workshops and events are listed on www.hollandbloorview.ca/familyevents Questions?  Please e-mail resourcecentre@hollandbloorview.ca

 

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