These groups offer workshops and events for the parents and families of a child who has a developmental disability:
Autism Society of Ontario-Peel Chapter
Child Developmental Resource Connection Peel
Erinoak
Kerry’s Place Autism Services
Geneva Centre for Autism
Peel Behavioural Services
Planning & Networking for Transition
Individual Education Plans: Standard & Directions
Planning & Networking for Transition
The Passport Initiative offers a workshop for teens (14+) with developmental disabilities and their families to prepare them for the teen’s transition from school to adult activities.
This initiative will encourage families to develop a support team that includes siblings, contract workers, teachers, and friends in order to help their child make the transition from school to work and/or post-secondary activities in the community.
The youth will be encouraged to get involved with the creation of a complete and achievable plan for the future. Families and young people will also benefit from the contacts they make here, gaining information and sharing their “vision” with others.
At the end of training, your family will have a complete, achievable plan that your support team can put into action.
Please contact Jayne Staples, Central West Regional Passport Coordinator, at 905-844-7864 for information on this program.
