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Join TacTics Resource Services Monday April 19 for a free Parent support group on 'Helping your child find success at Elementary School with Guest Speaker Brad Kaplin.

Join the Montreal Centre for Learning Disabilities for their weekend conference with Sarah Ward, expert on Executive Function. All on Zoom! Register at https://ldmontreal.ca/conference/

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Join us in creating a more inclusive world. #ShineOfKindness

February was Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (#JDAIM) in the US and Canada. Since 2009, it has been designated as a month to foster and promote inclusion of individuals living with disabilities and their families, in Jewish life. Though this year’s JDAIM looked a little different because of the pandemic, there were still plenty of interesting online offerings. Here were a few Montreal events. Read our review of just a few right here! John's Crazy Socks Federation CJA Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Delamie Atelier JEM Workshop Good Foot Delivery Roei Ben-tolila Maysoon Zayid Cindy Davis Abramovitch Randy Pinsky

Hot off the press - the Fall 2020 / Winter 2020 edition of Inspirations. Read, share, enjoy all the amazing and inspiring news of the special needs community. We are proud to announce our partnership with Simon Chang Concepts Inc. and The Simon Chang for Change Foundation with this edition. Welcome, Simon! Thanks to our Editor in Chief Mike Cohen and our amazing team for all of their hard work! Randy Pinsky Cindy Davis Abramovitch Rikee Gutherz Madoff Kristin McNeill Lorri Benedik Mark Bergman Zach Designs Wagar Adult Education Centre Galileo Adult Centre All Access Life Fay Schipper and Emine Arslan Avc for her outstanding design work.

Check out our new Fall 2020 / Winter 2021 edition at https://az184419.vo.msecnd.net//inspirations-fall-2020-win

Check out the virtual launch of Polaris Enterprise right here!

The Montreal Centre for Learning Disabilities presents Online Learning During the Pandemic: What to do when your home suddenly becomes your classroom with guest speaker Anna Marczewska - Monday, November 9. It's free, and on Zoom.

Polaris Enterprise Throughout the month of November, we will feature interviews with international and local organizations, working to accelerate employment of ...autistic adults. #InclusionRevolution #Entrepriseinclusive #autismatwork #neurodiversity #inclusionmatters #autisme #Autism #neurodiversité #inclusiveleadership

Our Summer edition is hot off the virtual press!! Featuring summer fun ideas, #wheelchairboxing, the amazing work of Zera Café & Catering and Promo21 and The War Amps, articles on adjusting to the pandemic, from the The CARE Centre - Centre d'Activites Recreatives et Educatives to collective grieving, mindfulness and mental health tips to fill your coping toolkit with. Read it all here http://www.inspirationsnews.com//inspirations-summer-editi or visit our website www.inspirationsnews.com

Life often throws the unexpected at us. For Barry Shore, bestselling author and philanthropist who become a quadriplegic when a rare disease suddenly paralyzed him, unexpected is an understatement. He is also an avid swimmer thanks to years of intensive treatment. Tune in to The Yaldei Developmental Center's free webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct.14th @ 4pm to hear more about his incredible story. Sign up at www.yaldeievolve.com/webinar

Autism Speaks Canada Marchons/Walk - Montreal has reimagined their annual walk. Join us for the virtual Walk on Wheels event on October 25. Walk, ride, drive, decorate your car, dress in blue- however you choose to participate and raise funds. Register today at ascWalk.ca. #ASCWalk

Because of Sam Documentary shares the inspiring story of a young man with Down syndrome. It will be live streamed for free this weekend, starting Friday at 8 p.m. and runs through Sunday at 8 p.m. Registration is required in advance at WatchBecauseofSam.com and streaming is strictly for at-home, personal use. You can see a trailer at BecauseofSamtheMovie.com. Randy Pinsky

Galileo Adult Centre is working hard to keep their students active and healthy in both body and mind during the pandemic. Read all about their experience getting back to school, and their innovative ideas right here! Galileo Principal

Over the next 27 days, us Montrealers will be spending lots of time at home, so let's make it cozy! Two amazing moms have brought these comfy slipper socks to us. Buy your pair from October 2 - 31 and all proceeds will go to Inspirations. Go to House of Shoes to order. Use the promotional code INSPIRATIONS. Proceeds from any other items purchased will also be donated. Special thanks to Diane Bondaruk for her enormous heart and generosity to give back to the special needs community - and for keeping our feet warm, and to the amazing Lorri Benedik for making this happen! http://inspirationsnews.com//make-the-next-28-days-cozy-wi

EMSB psychologists Despina Vassiliou and Janet Perlis share some mental health tips to help combat pandemic-related stress. Check it out here and on our new website - with clickable links to share!

Scaffolding organizations skills with assistive technology can help students during times of transition. Read the EMSB's Assistive Technology Specialists Andrea Prupas and Olivia Colalillo's easy and accessible suggestions to help students right here.

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, our Editor Mike Cohen has a lively chat with the Shira Choir of Montreal. Watch and enjoy!!

Paul Karwatsky is stepping away from the anchor desk to take on a new challenge. Yesterday, Giant Steps School Montreal / École À Pas de Géant Montréal announce that he is joining its team as head of marketing and communications. Paul explains what motivated his decision and his new mission in the video below. Congratulations to Paul and GS on this powerful collaboration! #Autism #Autisme #TSA #ASD #AutismAwareness #Awareness #Children

Tomorrow - don't miss The Yaldei Developmental Center's FREE webinar with Tim Miles & Co. September 9th @ 4pm Marketing. Management. Communications. TedX Speaker. Founder of Tim Miles & Co. Bestselling author. Father of a child with autism. Register free at www.yaldeievolve.com/webinars #yaldeievolve

Join TacTics Resource Services tomorrow, Wednesday at 7pm for a free evening of fun and stress-busting for parents and their children!

Our community is resilient, and our upcoming Fall 2020 / Winter 2021 edition (to be released in November) will reflect just how innovative it is and has been over the past six months. Join us by advertising in this edition or sponsoring one of our features. Reserve your space today! Ask our team Rikee, Cindy, Wendy or Lorri your questions at [email protected].

On September 9th @ 4pm, join us for a special talk from Tim Miles Bestselling author, TEDX speaker, and International Marketing Consultant Tim Miles will d...iscuss what we can learn from people with autism about communication, productivity, and slowing down in the modern world. Registration is FREE!