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Youth News
March 2020

What's Happening at TVCC?
Do you Have Something to Say About
Youth Services at TVCC?
We want to hear from you!

Watch you inbox next week for more information and a link to our survey!


Volunteer Opportunity
Seeking Members for TVCC Youth Council!
Interested in providing a youth voice at TVCC and in the community??

Volunteer for Trailblazers of Tomorrow monthly.
Gain leadership experience.
Oh, and have fun!


For more information please contact Amanda at volunteer@tvcc.on.ca 519- 685-8700 ext 53452
or toll free at 1-866-590-8822

Looking Ahead
Event
Getting Ready for High School
Workshop for parents/caregivers and their children/youth preparing for the transition to high school.
Enjoy a panel presentation of parents and youth who have experienced the move to high school and youth will have an opportunity to connect with peers who will also be going through this transition.

March 26th 6-8
TVCC 779 Baseline Rd E

Program
iCan Bike
The iCan Bike program is an intensive skill-development program that focuses on learning to balance on a bike with the goal of riding 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.

What's Happening in our Communities?
Events
Cliff Gliders
Cliff Gliders Upcoming Events

ODSP Info session, Dealing with Anxiety, and a London Lightning Game, just to name a few!


Pssst... And it's free!

CSCN Workshop
Supporting our Children Through Change
On April 7, come and meet other families, hear from a panel of parents and community service providers, and share questions and experiences on supporting change from birth to adulthood!

Register at 519-438-4783 ext 191 or

Event
Woodstock - Family Swim
Autism Ontario has monthly newsletters with many events! Join Autism Ontario for a fun filled afternoon of swimming in Woodstock at the Southside Aquatic Centre!

Workshop
Transitional and Lifelong Care (TLC) Education Day
If you are an adult or youth living with a lifelong disability, or a caregiver, please join us at Parkwood Institute for a day of education and networking with professionals and families. Free lunch and parking provided!

Sat, 2 May 2020
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Register now through Eventbrite !
Event
Fanshawe College Open House
Thinking about Fanshawe College? Check out their open house, and enter for a chance to win your tuition for a year!

Opportunity
Boys and Girls Club
Senior M.A.P. Program
This program offers:
  • Personalized tutoring and homework help from volunteers in a variety of subjects 
  • Access to computers, printers and other academic resources
  • Financial incentives through connections with scholarships and bursaries
  • Opportunities for volunteer hours
Some of our Favourite Things...
Each edition we will highlight a website or resource that we find helpful, or an article or study we have found interesting. Please send us anything you have found that you would like to see here!
Article
Resources to support clients and students on the autism spectrum
This article lists a number of websites and organizations in Canada that focus on supporting employment and education for individuals on the spectrum.
What would you add to this list?

Photo by Arisa Chattasa on Unsplash
Activity
Love Languages Test
Relationships grow better when we understand each other. Everyone gives and receives love different, but with a little insight into these differences, we can be confidently equipped to communicate love well. Take Dr. Gary Chapman’s “Love Languages” quiz to find out your love language!
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