May 2016 | Newsletter
 




C o n n e ct:  News, Stories, Events and Resources Relevant to You

We are proud to share Connect - a newsletter designed for families of kids with special needs and the service providers who support them. In this newsletter we hope you find information that is relevant to you. We also share in person events where you can meet local families of kids with special needs. Connect is distributed monthly. If you have any feedback on the newsletter, story ideas or want to volunteer to write an article please contact Anchel Krishna, Communications Manager at [email protected].
  NEWS

Children and youth of all abilities were recently given a chance to try out wheelchair sports like basketball and tennis in an inclusive environment at our "Have a Go" Wheelchair Sports event. 


CTN Receives Generous Donation in Georgina
Over the last 10 years, CTN has received donations from community members and local businesses. Last month, we were honoured to receive a donation from Kathy Foch.

  

CTN Family Survey
Thank you for completing the recent CTN family survey. The survey is now closed and the results will be shared when available. We have contacted all of the winners to the $50 Walmart gift card draw, if you are one of the winners please check your email.
 
We thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. Your opinion really matters to help build brighter futures for kids with special needs.


One-to-One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund
The 2016 One-to-One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund is available to Ontario families of children or youth with ASD who retain the services of a one-to-one support worker for their child to attend a community summer camp or summer program. Applications are now open. For more information click here.

 

 

 
 STORIES

Could it be that spring is finally here? With the warmer weather comes new outdoor activities for the kids. 
  

A Da y in a L ife of a S ervice N avigator
Meet Mindy and learn what it's like to be a service navigator at CTN.
   
EVENTS
This events calendar features events hosted by CTN, our partner organizations and other local organizations that we thought may be of interest to your family.

If you're interested in having your event posted on our calendar or have an idea for a seminar, workshop or fun-filled activity that you'd like to see CTN host, please contact us.

To view event calendar click on the image below

 TOP RESOURCES
Funding, Finance and Planning 
Camps and Recreation
All About School and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
For Youth
For Kids
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Parenting, Play and Therapy


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Disclaimer
This newsletter is not intended as advice to meet the specific needs of an individual, as individual situations will differ. Newsletter readers should not act or rely on newsletter information without seeking specific advice on matters of concern. We will not purposefully present inaccurate information in this newsletter, however information is supplied "as is" and may contain errors. We do not guarantee or warrant the quality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, appropriateness or suitability of the newsletter content. Reliance on any information appearing on the newsletter is at your own risk. We expressly disclaim all warranties, representations and conditions regarding use of this newsletter and its content.