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from CAMH Azrieli Neurodevelopmental Centre Answering your Questions about the COVID Vaccine - Q&A featuring Dr. Bill Sullivan Are you a family member of an adult with a developmental disability? Join us on Tuesday January 19, 2021, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST for a webinar featuring family physician, Dr. Bill Sullivan. Dr. Sullivan will be answering your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Please send your questions to me before the webinar, and we will do our best to have ...them answered. Register here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdaGLM4OZan5m8Q48/viewform

Check out Ontario family support organization's webinar on creating housing. https://planningnetwork.ca//28591/Creative-Options-for-Home Creative Options for Home: Exploring Individualized Housing Models Creating and exploring options for home is perhaps one of the more difficult aspects of future planning for individuals with a disability. However, many families have found creative and innovative ways to support their loved one in having a home of their own and one of th...eir own choosing. What's in it for you: An introduction to the realities of planning and budgeting for a home. Personal stories from families who have successfully created innovative housing models for their family member with a disability. An introduction to the DSO Housing Navigator Toolkit with instructions on how to get started on your personal home plan. An opportunity to connect with other families in our Virtual Discussion Groups. A digital workbook filled with free resources and practical next steps that will support you in taking action. Webcast - Tuesday, January 19, 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Zoom Discussion Group - Tuesday, January 26, 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Free webinar Jan 5 and 12 https://planningnetwork.ca//Nurturing-Supportive-Relations

Still looking for holiday gifts? How about a gift certificate to Zera Cafe and Catering? https://zeracafe.ca/this-weeks-menu/

Are you interested in an online social/leadership group for young adults with Matthew Selvin? It would take place during the weekday. Times to be decided based on demand. If so, please contact Matthew at [email protected]

Friendship Circle is offering vocational training programs this fall in culinary arts and visual arts. Kudos to FC and its partners, Ometz, EMSB and Jewish Community Foundation. This is just what our community needs! https://www.friendshipcircle.ca/soulstudio

Join us for Alink's First AGM: Aug. 25, 2020 from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. We'll be discussing new housing options that Alink has been working on, and we'll be voting on proposed bylaws and directors. To become a member and thus be entitled to vote, please fill out the form and then submit your $10 membership fee here. https://alinkfoundation.ca/get-involved/

Alink Foundation website launches today. https://alinkfoundation.ca/

The Sylvan Adams YM YWHA is offering a weekly Leadership Camp at Home program for young adults with special needs, starting July 6. The program will combine virtual and outdoor physical programming and will include an interactive learning component, focusing on social and functional skills, leadership and workplace training. Cost is $165/ week for Y members/$185nonmembers. For more info, contact Melanie Rich, coordinator of inclusion services, at [email protected].

The national Sibling Collaborative is looking for siblings willing to participate in a study on how the pandemic has affected relationships. You'll be asked to complete a short survey now--and again 6 months from now. To participate, complete the form here https://www.research.net/r/COVID19SiblingStudy and they will contact you OR email [email protected] or call 416-535-8501 ext 33923 . More info about the Sibling Collaborative's research here https://sibcollab.ca/research/

Monday, June 22 from 3 to 4 p.m., Microboards Ontario is holding the first of several online workshops about setting up microboards to oversee care. Registration is $10/person. More information here https://sibcollab.ca//microboards-101-introducing-microbo/

If we want help, we have to ask. Sign this letter to the federal decisionmakers.

Sylvan Adams Y offering summer online daycamp with skills training component for young adults. For more info, contact Melanie Rich at [email protected] https://www.ymywha.com/y-day-camp-at-home/

Friendship Circle's "Friendship Revolution Premiere" showcasing the year long journey of young leaders with and without disabilities working to break down inclusion barriers. will premiere on Facebook on June 9th at 8:00pm. ... https://www.facebook.com/events/643472639715807/ See more

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ONLINE CLASSES: Check out the classes below. They're weekly and free (unless otherwise indicated) For more info, contact the person whose name is listed below each class. For more virtual activities, check out Friendship Circle’s FB page here https://www.facebook.com/FCMontreal/ and the Sylvan Adams YMYWHA programs here https://www.ymywha.com/y-at-home/...Continue reading

ReelAbilities, an online film festival, starts this week! Check out their website: https://reelabilities.org/toronto/schedule/