SCS -What's New

What's New

Bulletin

Service Coordination des services in partnership with the Community Information Centre of Ottawa (CICO) is working to provide information about community resources and events.

CICO now has a Community Information Bulletin categorized by News, Employment Opportunities, Professional Development, Workshops for Clients, Support Groups, Health and is posted twice a week.

What's New at Service Coordination

Events

Citizen Advocacy's annual fundraiser Evening in the Maritimes is back to celebrate its 18th year! - May 31

Recreation

Ottawa Video Games Club- Kids ages 9 to 13 and their families are invited to come to the Ottawa Chapter office and enjoy some fun times at our Video Gamers Club! May 25 and June 29

Building Blocks - The cooking club is designed for participants aged 12-14 and is limited to 10 participants so register quickly! - August 13-17, 2012 9:30am-12:30pm

Building Blocks - Time for Wizardry is designed for participants aged 10-12 and is limited to 10 participants - July 23-27, 2012 9:30am-12:30pm

Building Blocks - Science Club - July 16-20, 2012 9:30am-12:30pm

Building Blocks - African Music & Movement August 20-24, 2012 9:30am-12:30pm

A Dragon Boat Recreational Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities - May 16 - August 18

Barrhaven Loblaws has agreed to a run a cooking class for adults with a developmental disability.

Centre d'accueil Champlain - Adult Day Program Association

Friends for Fun - A Therapeutic Recreation program for individuals who have a developmental disability. ages 19 to 55.
till June 5

Y's Owl Maclure - Wednesday Night Social Group till May 23

Y`s Owl Maclure - Social Skills - Healthy Relationships program ages 14 to 17 for ASD teens

T.I.P.E.S. - new group programs available

Come on out to our Video Gaming Night! Teen Gaming Night
@ Y's Owl Maclure - Jan, Feb and March

Experience Clay - a Special Needs Arts Program for Adults by the City of Ottawa - March 1st to April 12th

Building Blocks - Winter 2012 – SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP
These groups will focus on social skills for girls and boys with High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s or other related disabilities till April

Adapted baseball program for people with disabilities (physical and/or developmental) to the Ottawa area.

SNAP - Special Needs Autism Program - recreational pr

Find activities in Ottawa for families

Presentations / Workshops

Understanding and Addressing Sleep Problems & Compliance of Children with Autism with Dr. Greg Hanley - May 11th

Families Matter Seminar Series - April 25th

Setting Consequences - Children learn self-discipline when they have to experience the consequences of their actions. But what consequences should be imposed and when?
Wednesday May 2nd 2012.

SAVE THE DATE!
An internationally known trainer and consultant,
David Pitonyak, Ph.D, will present a workshop for all those interested in people with intellectual disabilities. David will inspire, motivate, and move you. - May 4th 2012

New Support Group for those who are dealing with the challenges of building and maintaining a relationship with a partner who has an ASD

Resources (Archived Resources)

DSM-5 Update: Field Testing - A Letter from Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer

Alternacare - Are you in need of a Sitter or Support worker to spend quality time with your loved one?

The Autism Ontario Potential Program invites Parents and caregivers of children and teens with ASD to come and make visual material at a personalized Make and Take Session

OCTC - Respite Programs for Children Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder

IBelong! - Everyone needs friends
If you are a young adult with an intellectual disability who wants friends, this website is for you!

Care for the Caregivers is a special retreat designed just for you. Come and replenish yourself. Registration is limited. Check the flyer for details. Together we are stronger

The Lending library at OCTC has Boardmaker available for loan. The loan period is one month. There is also a 30 day trail available for download at http://www.mayer-johnson.com/downloads/trials/

ReFresh ReStart with QuickStart
Are you a parent of a child with Autism? Could you use a weekend break? QuickStart is now offering our new program ReFresh ReStart with QuickStart.

Your Legal Rights is a website of legal information for people in Ontario.

WALKING IN MY SHOES (WIMS) - New Online forum for parents/guardians of children with developmental disaiblities

The Disability Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit used to reduce income tax payable for eligible individuals

New Photo ID Card Now Available

City of Ottawa - Fall and Winter Recreation Guide 2012