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OACRS Scholarship Awards - Applications close  
Friday May 11 at 5:00pm

Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation is pleased to offer the OACRS Scholarship Award Program in recognition of students who have been served by Ontario's Children's Treatment Centres and who are pursuing a post secondary education or career goal.
The OACRS Scholarship Award(s) is an annual one-time award. The number and amount of scholarships will be determined annually by the OACRS Board of Directors.
For more information on the Scholarship Program and how to apply please click here. 


Ellie O'Connor Participation Bursary

Fourteen years ago an annual bursary was established to honour the memory of a respected and cherished colleague, Ellie O'Connor.  Ellie was an amazing person who personified living life to the fullest, despite any obstacles that stood in her way. The Ellie O'Connor Participation Bursary ($500) is to support and enhance the participation of the children/youth of Thames Valley Children Centre in family and community activities.
In order to be considered for this bursary, simply fill out the Ellie O'Connor Participation Bursary application form  which is also available in the Resource Centre, Clinic, wait areas, clinical program areas and at Reception.
The selection committee is accepting applications until Friday, May 25 via the TVCC Executive Office or to Nya.Jimson@tvcc.on.ca

Family Fun Day - June 3rd 10:30am - 2:00pm


Join us on Sunday June 3rd for a FREE family fun event!

Register today!
Learn to Ride a bike this Summer with iCan Bike Program coming to London this July!  

The iCan Bike program is an intensive skill-development week that focuses on learning to ride a two-wheeler independently. The program uses unique adapted bicycles to help participants gain the skills and confidence they need to gradually transition to a regular two wheeled bicycle.
Inquire today if this program is for you or your child!
Thank you to everyone who supported Forest City Road Races! 

A big thank you to the organizing committee, the volunteers and participants who made London Life Forest City Road Races possible. Please join us next year, it is a great community event!

Bike Clinics will continue on Mondays in May
Adapted Bike

Our Bike Team will work together with the child/youth and family to determine what type of bike, adaptations and tips and tricks would make riding a bike successful.
Bike Clinics will be held on May 7, 14 & 28, and June 4, 11 & 18, 2018. Appointments will be made between 3:15 and 6:15 p.m.
To express interest in the bike clinic, please contact Sandra Ryall at 519-685-8700 ext 53478 or sandra.ryall@tvcc.on.ca

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Community Consultation Meeting

The Ministry of Children & Youth Services (MCYS) recently provided funding across the province to hire FASD workers. Community Services Coordination Network (CSCN) is the coordinating agency for Elgin/Oxford/Middlesex and Huron/Perth.

They are inviting parents to a meeting:
Thursday, May 24, 2018

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
11 St. Johns Drive, Arva, ON
Please RSVP to Celia Allen at (519) 438-4783
or by email CeliaAllen@cscn.on.ca by May 18, 2018

Congratulations to the London Blizzard Sledge Hockey Club who recently celebrated their 20th season!


In 1997-98 a small group of parents and clinicians from TVCC put their heads together and the dream of sledge hockey in London started.  20 seasons later this group of dedicated parents still continues to support one of the most successful sledge hockey programs in this country.  Are you interested in learning more about sledge hockey? Send us an email and we will explore the possibilities with you tr@tvcc.on.ca
Opportunities to Participate

Life is all about participation! For more than 20 years, Thames Valley Children's Centre has been offering participation programs  as valuable components of helping clients and families to be their best. Ultimately, Opportunities to Participate programs help children and youth with special needs discover new interests and abilities and become valued members of the community; to participate fully in their own lives.
Check out the TVCC Calendar and choose Opportunities to Participate  for a variety of exciting programs offered
by Thames Valley Children's Centre and other community partners.
Educational Programs and Workshops
There are many educational workshops available
 through TVCC.We provide a combination of information sessions  and hands on learning opportunities for clients/families, community members, professionals and staff. A wide range of topics are offered, including Behaviour Intervention, Sleep, Toilet Teaching and the Special Needs Child, etc. We also provide sessions to prepare parents to support their child's participation in life like "Getting Ready for School", "Building Social Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders", or "Getting Ready for Summer Camp". Check out the TVCC Calendar of events and choose Education workshops.

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