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News, Stories, Events and Resources Relevant to You
We are proud to share Connect - a monthly newsletter for families of kids with special needs and the service providers who support them. If you have feedback on the newsletter, story ideas or want to volunteer to write an article please contact
[email protected].
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NEWS
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Sensory-Friendly Visits with Santa at the Inclusive Holiday Events
Visit our calendar for sensory-friendly visits with Santa, parties with cookie decorating, crafts and other accessible holiday fun for kids and youth with special needs and their families. Events are being hosted in
Vaughan,
Georgina and
Orillia with more locations coming soon.
Click to see the CTN Calendar and to RSVP for the event in your community!
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Respite/Direct Support Workshop in Richmond Hill Tonight
Join Simcoe Community Services, York Support Services Network and CTN for this informative workshop tonight from 6pm-9pm. CTN parent mentors will share their experiences with this process and support participants in developing their own plans.
This workshop will also assist in the development of a general financial budget for recreational programs, camp opportunities, and 1:1 support providers.
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Giving Tuesday is November 27th
After Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a day where charities, companies and individuals join together to rally for favourite causes and give back to the community. Through generous donations from individuals and companies, the CTN Family Fund can help some kids and families who have short-term, urgent financial needs that cannot be met through existing government financial assistance programs or charitable funds. Over 163 CTN families have been assisted since the fund began in 2011. With these much-needed dollars, we've been able to help our families pay for costly equipment and supplies.
Click below to make a donation or to learn more.
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STORIES
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Protecting Yourself and Your Children from the Flu
Developmental Pediatrician, Dr. Nicola Jones-Stockreef shares information about the flu, its risks to the health of children with special needs and the importance of getting vaccinated.
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World Prematurity Day is on November 17th
World Prematurity Day raises awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. Prematurity also impacts many CTN families. CTN Manager of Communications, Anchel Krishna, shares her story in honour of this important awareness day.
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EVENTS
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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.
New events are added to our network calendar each week! Check out the upcoming dates for family fun, inclusive recreation programs, camp and parent workshops, and coffee chats.
If you're interested in having your event posted on our calendar, please complete this
online form
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TOP RESOURCES
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Funding, Finance and Planning
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All About School and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
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Diagnosis Information
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Youth and Transition to Adulthood
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Camps and Recreation
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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.
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