February is Inclusive Education Month: Week 1
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Peel Public Health’s Vaccine Plan.
For information on the vaccine roll-out, please refer to Peel Public Health’s Vaccine Plan.
Ontario to Vaccinate up to 8.5 Million People in Phase Two
The Ontario government is preparing to immunize up to 8.5 million people before the end of Phase Two of the government’s vaccine implementation plan, which aims to receive, store and administer COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians as soon as supply is available.
Read More : Ontario to Vaccinate up to 8.5 Million People in Phase Two | Ontario Newsroom
Join youth leaders from across Canada for a 3-part Master Class
Join youth leaders from across Canada for a three-part virtual Master Class focused on strengthening youth voice and inspiring change. Young Canadians have a vision for an inclusive Canada. Join this master class, facilitated by young leaders like you, as we explore the art of storytelling with a focus on social justice and inclusive community building. Everyone has a powerful story to tell and a lesson to teach others. At a time when physical distancing is necessary, we have an opportunity to think of new ways of learning from one another and creating a sense of community when it’s needed most. Through this masterclass, you will gain new skills for creating change and have an opportunity to think about what your experiences can teach others. Your story holds power and you have the ability to inspire your peers to realise their potential, act as engaged citizens and build a strong foundation for inclusion. We’ll show you how!
Register at http://bit.ly/oyu-series
Power of ONE- Stop hate with paint
Let’s stop hate with paint
Join us for a 60-minute virtual paint activity to reflect on the power of
words!
Ever heard the saying “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will
never hurt me”… we don’t believe this is true .. we know words have a lot
of power and can change the way we feel.
The PowerofONE team will be hosting a community conversation and paint
activity to discuss the power of language, reflecting on our own
experiences, and reclaiming words.
Materials you will need:
Paint- black is required and the rest of the colours are your choice –
watercolour or acrylic paint will work ( you can use anything you have)
Paint brushes
Canvas of your choice
( you want to have a comfortable space with a little bit of water and some
napkins when you start this activity)
This program is part of an annual Culture Days series @BramptonLibrary
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Community conversation and paint activity!
Supporting your child through COVID changes to the school system
Disability estate planning specialist Kenneth Pope and education consultant & diagnostician Monika Ferenczy are back to talk about the school system, IEPs, changes surrounding COVID, supports available and how to make it work for your child with disabilities or special needs.
Learn About:
• IEPs
• COVID changes: In school & online learning
• Special education supports for online learning
• Homeschooling vs school’s online learning option
• Funding options: Passport, ACSD, SSAH
Time: Thursday, October 7th at 7:00pm Eastern Time
To register in advance for this webinar: CLICK HERE
Free Webinar: Support for An Adult Child with a Disability
Melanie Battaglia, will be hosting a FREE webinar on Monday, September 28, 2020 at noon. She will discuss support for an adult child with a disability and the impact of spousal support rights, entitlements and obligations when on spouse has been the primary caregiver for a child with a disability
To register click here.
Ontario Provides More Supports for Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum
Ontario is providing families in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) with services to support their child’s ongoing learning and development. Foundational family services such as family and peer mentoring, caregiver workshops and coaching will be tailored to the unique regional and cultural needs in different communities. These services will build on existing virtual and remote options introduced during the COVID-19 outbreak. The first phase of foundational family services is part of the ongoing implementation of the new needs-based, sustainable and family-centred OAP.
Thank You Margaret for Paying It Forward
We want to give a big shout out to the kind Samaritan by the name of Margaret. Having read a Toronto Star article about how the developmental services sector has been forgotten in the COVID-19 fight, Margaret left a variety of supplies at our 34 Church Street West office along with a note that read: “Hello! Bob Hepburn in the Toronto Star today said Community Living could use some supplies, also cards for games. I found these in my cupboards. Hope they help. Thank you for all you do. Keep safe. Margaret.”
“Margaret”. No other information. Margaret, you may not wish or need to be thanked for paying it forward, but we thank you nonetheless. Margaret, whoever you are and wherever you may be, we thank you. You are an example of what community means.