Hello and welcome to summer! While it is going to look quite different this year there are so many creative and exciting ways available for us to have fun and stay connected. We have gathered some options below, please let us know of any other opportunities that you would like us to share with TVCC Youth!
TVCC continues to work hard to ensure the safety of our clients, families, and staff, and we have now re-opened to a limited number of scheduled in-person visits at our main site in London. Please continue to
check our website for updates
We are still available by phone, email, and secure videocall (Zoom), please do not hesitate to connect with your TVCC team!
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What's Happening at TVCC?
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Online Opportunity
Youth Connect - Virtual Drop-In
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Join us on Zoom every Wednesday for time to relax, hang out, connect and have fun with others!
The group will not have a structured format, rather topics and format will be driven by youth members and will be facilitated by Youth and TVCC staff.
Click below to register then feel free to drop-in (no expectation that members need to attend every week). TVCC youth and youth aged siblings are all welcome!
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Online Opportunity
Youth Try-It
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Join guest speakers and other TVCC Youth every Thursday on Zoom to try out new activities.
Session topics will be shared by email to those registered, and on TVCC social media, so you can join the sessions that interest you! Youth aged siblings are welcome.
Click below to register and then feel free to drop-in (no expectation that members need to attend every week)
WEEK 1 - July 16th
Learn to Create a Cartoon!
Draw, Click or Build - templates to print or use digitally will be provided ahead of time
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Focus Group Opportunity
TVCC Youth Services Review
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Are you a youth who receives (or has received services) at TVCC?
We need your feedback!
Help us shape the future of Youth Services at TVCC
Attend a virtual Youth Focus Group on Friday July 24 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
Fri, 24 July 2020
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
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Parents and Caregivers, we need your feedback too!
Please join your own virtual focus group on Monday July 27th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Please watch
this page for registration details!
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Therapeutic Recreation at TVCC
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Resource
Therapeutic Recreation Online
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Our amazing TR team continues to gather ideas of fun activities and experiences that you can participate in at home. Check out their Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest pages for links, videos, and ideas!
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Monday evenings 7:00 - 7:30
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Online Activity
Weekly Family Campfire
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TVCC families are invited to come together and connect with other families and TVCC staff. Weekly special guests will read a camp story or lead the group in a camp song. A couple of days before each campfire, the Therapeutic Recreation team will send out ideas for a snack and craft that families can prepare ahead of time and bring along to the campfire. Themes and activities will also be posted weekly on the Therapeutic Recreation at TVCC Facebook Page.
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Online Activity
Heroes Circle Meditative Martial Arts Therapy
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Heroes Circle Meditative Martial Arts teaches meditation, breathing and movement techniques found in the martial arts to empower children beyond the pain and trauma of childhood disease. Siblings are welcome to join us in this once a week virtual small group.
- Wednesday mornings at 10
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Wednesday mornings at 10:00
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Youth Advisory
Trailblazers
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The TVCC Trailblazers are meeting by Zoom to continue their work together.
If you would like to learn more about Trailblazers and how to become a member please contact Amanda at
volunteer@tvcc.on.ca
519- 685-8700 ext 53452
or toll free at 1-866-590-8822
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What's Happening in our Communities?
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Resource and Support
Cliff Gliders
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Have you connected with the Cliff Gliders yet! They have moved everything online for now so you can join their events from the comfort of your own home. As a bonus, they have opened up their support to anyone aged 12 and above!
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Summer Camp Opportunity
LDA-LR - Learning Disabilities Association of London Region
While LDA-LR’s mandate is to serve children with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD, they have been able to open up space in the following camps to other children
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Summer Camp Opportunity
Camp E-Aster Seals
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Easter Seals Camp has moved online! Join your counselors and fellow campers online for activities, crafts, challenges, and campfires!
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Summer Camp Opportunity
Dreams Come True Music Studio
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Join members of the Dreams Come True Music Studio for an online camp, Cinderella: If the Shoe Fits
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Online Activity
Community Living London
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Community Living London is hosting their activities online, and there is something for everyone! Read or chat with friends, learn to cook, get some exercise, or take a virtual trip!
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Online Mentorship Opportunity
Community Living Ontario
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Student Links is an opportunity for students (ages 14 to 21) who have an intellectual disability to explore ideas for their future after high school. It matches students and mentors who naturally share a common passion or interest. The goal is to enhance their capacity to make informed decisions about their future prior to leaving school.
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Resource
Covid-19 Info for Youth and Students
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Do you have questions about Covid-19? The Public Health Agency of Canada has a web page with information specifically for Youth and Students. There are links to learn more about prevention, safety, mental health and financial supports
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Resource
Child-Bright Network
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The Child-Bright Network has put together a list of COVID-19 resources for Canadian youth with disabilities,
their families & support teams
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Online Opportunity
Recruiting Study Participants
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Study: Development of a Partnership Model for Collaborative Research with Youth With Disabilities
Gail Teachman, and her team at Holland Bloorview, is looking for Ontario-based youth between the ages of 13 and 28 who are current or past recipients of children’s rehabilitation services to participate in their project. All participation will take place virtually until pandemic restrictions are lifted. For full details, visit the
study web page
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Online Opportunity
Recruiting Study Participants
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Support
Counseling Services
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These are really challenging times, and it's OK to feel whatever you are feeling as you adjust to staying home, working online, and having to take a break from all of your usual activities.
You are not alone, and there are lots of supports out there. If you would like to talk to someone other than trusted friends and family you can speak or text with trained counselors through the following organizations...
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Call Reach Out 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023
or
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Huron-Perth Crisis Intervention: 1-888-829-7484
Grey Bruce Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-877-470-5200
Wondering how to help a friend who is struggling?
Click here
to see resources from jack.org to help you to "Be There" for them
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Some of our Favourite Things...
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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!
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You may have noticed by now how much we love Roadtrip Nation! They recently posted this video with the simple, yet powerful message, that taking just one small step can take us towards new things...Check it out!
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Article
Student Funding for the 2020-2021 School Year
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This Globe and Mail opinion article lists the different funding available to post secondary students this year, including those that are new because of the pandemic.
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Did you miss any of our past issues?
Just click below!
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Please let us know what you think, and what you would like to see in future issues of Youth News. If you have a program or event you would like to see included let us know at youthdiscovery@tvcc.on.ca
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