October Newsletter

Check out what is happening in October!

In this newsletter, you'll find: 👇

Parent Education Programs: A variety of educational opportunities for parents, caregivers and the community.
Youth Programs: Horizons and The Wellness Project collaborate to bring youth ages 12+ new programming.
Connect with Others: Make friends, and connect with other families, youth and caregivers.

Thanksgiving Holiday

All TVCC sites will be closed Monday October 10th for Thanksgiving, an annual Canadian holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Enjoy feasting with family and friends. We will resume services on Tuesday, October 11th.

Please fill out a quick, anonymous survey and tell us what you're celebrating this month.

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Paperwork & Funding

Need support for completing funding applications?

Join this virtual workshop to learn more about various financial resources that your child or youth with a disability may qualify for. The workshop will be facilitated by various TVCC staff who will offer support, tips, and strategies to fill out funding forms related to raising a child/youth with a disability.

We will be discussing applications such as Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD), Easter Seals Incontinence Supplies Grant Program, Ontario Autism Program (OAP), and many more!

It Takes A Village

Connect with other families and gather resources in this monthly series. Get organized, gain knowledge, talk about advocacy and plan for today, tomorrow and the future. Ask questions and have fun.

This is a partnership presentation with Community Services Coordination Network, Children's Hospital at LHSC, Community Living London, London District School Board, Thames Valley District School Board.

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Parent Education Programs

Caring for You (Sept 15 - Oct 6)

Focusing on yourself is not easy, and this is especially the case when you parent a child with disabilities.

We will use ACT-based strategies to help you become more present with yourself and help you move toward the things that matter most to you!

Toilet Training 101 (Oct 3 or 12)

This workshop is for those who are experiencing challenges with any part of toilet training.

Join us to better understand the many parts of toilet training and for help deciding if your child is ready for this step.

Cooperation (Oct 4 or 20)

Building cooperation is one of the first steps in teaching children new skills and reducing problem behaviours.

Positive Parent Advocacy: Education System (Oct 5 & 12)

Positive Parent Advocacy is a two-part, online, interactive workshop designed to support parents & caregivers of children with disabilities as they navigate the education system.

Feeding 101 Parent Workshop

(Oct 20)

Feeding 101 is an education workshop covering a variety of topics, including:

making mealtimes positive
reducing power struggles
defining parent and child feeding roles
understanding of the role of sensory processing in eating challenges.

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Youth Programs

Horizons is TVCC's new program just for youth ages 12+.

The Wellness Project is a three-year program aimed at rebuilding and enhancing mental wellness for youth and their families.

Horizons & The Wellness Project Nintendo Switch Party

(Sept 27-Dec 13)

Connect TVCC's Nintendo Switch consoles to two big screens for everyone to play together.

We have four games to choose from, or youth are also welcome to bring any multiplayer games they'd like to play with the group.

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Family Walk, Talk & Snap with The Wellness Project (Oct 15)

Join The Wellness Project for a beautiful fall walk or roll through Springbank Park.

We will be doing a photo scavenger hunt together, so please do bring a phone or a camera with you if you'd like to participate.

The Wellness Project Music Monday (Oct 17-Dec 19)

Explore emotions through music.

Weekly emails will be sent out with the following week's theme (e.g. songs that make you feel happy) so that participants can spend the weekend thinking about what songs they'd like to share with the group.

Horizons Open House (Oct 19)

Horizons is the new program for all TVCC youth clients 12-21 years old!

Join the Horizons Open House to meet the team, share your preferences and meet peers in a fun and engaging way.

Connect With Others

Caregivers Connecting Virtual Chat

(Sept-Dec 2022)

Parents/caregivers can make friends, connect with others, share resources, network, tell your story or just hang out and know that you're among friends in this non-judgmental and understanding group.

Horizons & The Wellness Project Youth Connect Drop-in

(Sept 28-Dec 21)

Youth & their siblings can reconnect with old friends and make some new ones.

Play games or just hang out and chat.

Ready, Set, Play

(Oct 14-Nov 4)

Children with special needs and their siblings between the ages of 2 - 5 years are welcome to join this Parent and Tot play group.

Families will have the opportunity to engage with their child in play skills, songs, and story time, all while making connections with other other children and families.

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