We have some great opportunities to participate this month, including our first Kahoot! Game Night, another Fun Friday, the Creating Connections workshop, and more. Take a look below for the details on how to register.
Are you following us on Instagram? We post about upcoming events, fun holidays, and in the next few weeks we'll be introducing you to the Horizons team. There are lots of opportunities to interact with us through polls, comments, and more! Come join us and stay up to date with what's happening now and what's coming up in the future. Click the icon below to head to our Instagram:
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We have heard from so many of you that the mental health and wellness of parents, caregivers, clients, and their siblings have been affected by the pandemic. We want to help.
Today, on National Child and Youth Mental Health Day, we are so thrilled to announce that TVCC will soon be launching The Wellness Project for TVCC youth clients and their families.
We are looking forward to feeling balanced, engaged, restored, and connected with you!
This program is made possible through a generous grant from the Children's Health Foundation.
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"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." - C.S. Lewis |
What's Happening at TVCC for Youth? |
You asked for it and we listened! Join us for a space themed Kahoot Game Night on May 10th. Learn about our universe and see how many questions you can guess correctly.
To play, participants will need a second device (a smartphone or a tablet). You'll enter your answer into your device and we'll be able to keep track of everyone's score. We will walk you through getting set up when you join us.
For: TVCC clients and their siblings ages 12+
Date: Tuesday, May 10th
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: None
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Did you miss the first Horizons Open House? Lucky for you we're planning another one!
Join the Horizons Open House to meet the team, share your preferences and meet peers in a fun and engaging way. Information will be provided in an informal way, with polls and a fun game.
Parents/caregivers are welcome to listen in from off-camera.
For: TVCC clients and their siblings ages 12+
Date: Wednesday, May 11th
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: None
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Creating Connections: Forming and Maintaining Healthy Relationships |
Join TVCC Horizons for a workshop all about relationships: the ones we have with our parents, our siblings, our friends, our significant others, and ourselves.
Creating Connections is a workshop where people with lived experience with a disability will share different perspectives about and experiences with relationships. There will be tips on forming and maintaining relationships (including friendships, family relationships, and more).
Participants will consider/learn about what healthy relationships have in common, and how to go about putting yourself out there in a comfortable way. We have a guest speaker that we're so excited to share with you - you don't want to miss it!
Helpful resources will be shared with participants after the workshop with an offer to follow-up by scheduling an individual consultation.
For: TVCC clients ages 14-21 and their siblings and parents/caregivers
Date: Tuesday, May 17th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: None
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May's Fun Friday is a game night! Come join Horizons for a chance to have some fun and meet some new friends. This night is structured around two themes: FUN and FRIENDS.
We're still taking suggestions for what game we should play, so if you have something that you'd love to see, send us an email at horizons@tvcc.on.ca.
For: TVCC clients and their siblings ages 12+
Date: Friday, May 20
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: None
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Trailblazers meet twice monthly by Zoom to share experiences, engage with and provide input to TVCC staff about programs and opportunities at TVCC, and explore ways to advocate for youth with disabilities in the regions TVCC serves. Trailblazers members gain experience in advocacy and committee work, earn volunteer hours, and are a valuable resource for TVCC staff.
If you:
Are a current or past client of a Children's Treatment Centre (or the sibling of someone who is)
Live in one of the 7 counties that TVCC serves
Are between the ages of 16-29
Are interested using your voice to directly impact the programs and services at TVCC
Then consider becoming a registered TVCC volunteer and joining Trailblazers! Trailblazers meet twice monthly on Thursday nights from 7-8:30 over Zoom.
For more information, email volunteer@tvcc.on.ca.
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TVCC Storytellers (formerly Ability Connections) are a group of young people with disabilities who aim to increase public awareness of Abilities and Possibilities by sharing their stories in a variety of different mediums, including (but not limited to!):
Public speaking
Pre-recorded video and audio
Writing
Art
Photography
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Your voice and your story are valuable! If you're interested in sharing it with others, consider joining TVCC Storytellers - it's a great opportunity to spread awareness and meet new friends!
To get involved or for more information, contact Sindy DeBenedictis at sindy.debenedictis@tvcc.on.ca or 519.685.8700 ext. 53706. You can also visit our website for further details!
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Learn to Volunteer is a two part workshop that will cover how to match your preferences and goals to appropriate volunteer opportunities, tips for creating a cover letter and filling out applications, and how to prepare and what to expect from an interview. Each workshop will also have a guest speaker to talk about different volunteering opportunities and to answer questions.
Keep an eye out for more information about dates and registration coming soon!
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What's Happening at TVCC for Parents/Caregivers? |
What Is Going On? An Intro to Puberty and Sexuality |
Puberty is a time of change that can often leave parents (and teenagers!) confused and frustrated.
This presentation will teach you how to use behavioural strategies to prepare for, and minimize, the challenges associated with puberty for teens with autism.
We will also discuss how to talk about sexuality with your pre-teens and teens.
For: Parents/caregivers of youth with autism
Date/Time: Monday, May 9 1:00-2:00pm or Monday, May 30 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: None
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Caregivers Connecting Virtual Chat is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of TVCC clients to come together and find people going through similar journeys.
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-judgemental and understanding group.
Topics and occasional guest speakers will also be included.
Caregivers Connecting Virtual Chat is hosted by Parent Mentors and the Social Work Team at TVCC.
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For: Parents and caregivers of TVCC clients
Date/Time: Mondays 7:00-8:00pm until June 20th, or Thursdays 1:00-2:00pm until June 23rd
Location: Zoom
Cost: None
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Parents Talking Across the Spectrum |
"Parents Talking Across the Spectrum" is an interactive, supportive, and fun group for parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
During this guided discussion, we focus on autism and behavioural strategies and provide helpful resources. There will be special guests joining some sessions such as Recreational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Parent Mentors and more!
Join us to share your experiences, ask questions and discuss strategies. Learn from others with similar experiences. A Family & Community Consultant will facilitate each discussion following themes suggested by participants.
This is a weekly event and you are welcome to join at any time. You can attend any or all dates.
For: Parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Date: Tuesdays until June 7th
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: None
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