August 2022

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Free Transition to School Workshops this Month As you get ready for kids to go back to school next month, here are just a few of the incredible free workshops available to support you and your family: Kinark Webinar: Ask a School Consultant Catulpa: Transitioning to Elementary School Journey to School hosted by Early Intervention Services, CTN and Child Development Programs Click to Learn More

CTN Calendar for August Our network calendar features events hosted by CTN, our partner organizations and other local community agencies that may be of interest to your family. New workshops, programs and events are added each week. Check Out August Events

NEWS & STORIES

COVID-19 Vaccine Update As of Thursday, July 28, parents and caregivers of children aged six months to under five years will be able to book appointments for the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine. Immunocompromised youth aged 12 to 17 will also be able to schedule their second booster dose (fifth dose) if at least six months have passed since their first booster (fourth dose).  Learn More Here

The GoTo Vinyl Seat is the Newest Addition to CTN Equipment Loan Program  The GoTo is a lightweight, portable, postural support seat that promotes participation in family activities for children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs. The GoTo Vinyl is also water-resistent and easy to wipe clean! This seat can be loaned to families for up to 12 weeks. Learn More Here

RESOURCES

Tips for the Transition to School

CTN's Equipment Loan Program

Funding and Financial Planning Tips

CTN supports children, youth and families by focusing on CanChild's framework of the F-words for Child Development. Every child with varying abilities has the right to have fun, enjoy friends, function as they are, access fitness, plan for their future and join in family activities.

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