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Virtual Events
1) Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS) – If you are registered in the Ontario Autism Program (e.g. have an OAP number), you can access Foundational Family Services. For a list of providers, go here
NOTE: Most Foundational Family Services offerings are virtual and unlimited (you can take as many as you want). You’re not restricted to providers only in your region. Unless stated otherwise, you can take them from whoever you choose. For more info, go here
2) Autism Ontario (NOTE: The link provided below pertains specifically to OAP interim funding. To see more offerings from AO go here)
- How to Submit Your OAP Expenses Information Session – multiple dates
3) Jake’s House – Hangouts and Workshops (virtual and in-person) – See full list of offerings here
4) Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO)
- Young Caregivers Online Support Group – multiple dates
- Online Caregiver Support Group – multiple dates
5) AIDE Canada – Building Understanding, Informing Action: Six Principles for Inclusion – Sept 13
6) P4P (Partners For Planning)
- An Introduction to Parent and Caregiver Advocacy in Ontario’s Schools – Sept 20
- Intro to the RDSP – Sept 20
7) Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence – Mindfulness in 30 – Sept 6 to Sept 27
8) DSO (Developmental Services Ontario)
- Lunch and Learn Series: DSO Housing Toolkit – Sept 11
- Technology to Support Independence – Sept 14
9) Metrolinx – 2023 Virtual Accessibility Consultation – Sept 28
10) Surrey Place – Navigating Ableism Everyday – Sept 28
In-Person Events
Peel Behavioural Services (Mississauga) – Take Charge Social Skills Program – multiple dates (drop-in sessions)
PLAY (Physical Lifestyles for Autistic Youth) – in-class sessions – Tuesdays in Brampton and Thursdays in Mississauga
Aga Khan Museum (Toronto) – Luminosity Autism Awareness Charity Concert 2023 – Sept 9
McMichael Canadian Art Collection – Living with Art: Accessible Program for Adults Living with Exceptionalities – starts Sept 10
We Rock the Spectrum (Oakville) – Play and Family Movie Night – Sept 15
PCCN (Mississauga) – Families Connect For Parents and Caregivers (10 Week Program) – Tuesdays starting Sept 19
CDRCP (Mississauga)
- Special Services at Home (SSAH) and Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) Funding Session – Sept 13
- InfoPeel Information and Resource Evening – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Mill Street EarlyON Centre (Brampton) – Special Needs Support Parent Chat – Sept 27
Worthington EarlyON Centre (Brampton) – Speech Pathologist Visit – Sept 28
Xenia Concerts (Toronto) – An Adaptive Concert with the Sisu Ensemble – Sept 23
Peel Autism Resource 