DSAT Community News & Events
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Sunflower Developmental Services
Summer and ongoing program available now. No Wait List. Children, Youth & Adults. Easy Transition
Sunflower Developmental Services
1970 Ellesmere Road Unit. 1 | Scarborough, ON M1H 2W1
Direct: 416-629-7252 | Day Program: 416- 289-2223 | Fax: 416- 289- 6853 https://www.sunflowerrcs.com/
Something's Changing at DSRF...
“Our name is changing but we are not,” says CEO Wayne Leslie of the organization’s shift from the Down Syndrome Research Foundation to its new moniker, the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation.
“The new name is really a reflection of how DSRF has evolved over many years to meet the needs of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. From the very beginning, even when research was our primary focus, we provided individual services like speech therapy. Over time, it became clear the way for DSRF to have the greatest, most direct impact on the lives of individuals with Down syndrome—the hope of our founder Jo Mills—was to focus on providing more of the resources that families said they needed most. Today, that’s everything from expanded speech language and occupational therapies to individual and group education programs, while our information services equip both families and professionals who support the Down syndrome community. It’s taken awhile, but our name has finally caught up with who we have very proudly been for a very long time.”
Learn More: https://www.dsrf.org
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Creating a Life Your Child Wants
Date and time: Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 9:30am-12pm
An interactive, hands-on session tailored for caregivers and people with disabilities, where you can takeaway strategies, Toronto-specific resources and ideas for a plan. Parents and/or caregivers and self advocates can meet others who are on a similar journey. Discussion points will include:
- How can you use information, networks, and resources to help your child achieve their dream?
- What are examples of goals that were worked toward by other families?
- A panel of self-advocates and caregivers who will share their range of planning experiences!
- A panel of person-directed planners who will talk about the process and do an audience Q&A!
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION INFORMATION: https://bit.ly/2UEgpeG
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
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DramaWay Summer Programs
ActingWorks
ActingWorks is an extension of DramaWay’s popular DramaWorks program. ActingWorks is an intensive 10-day program focused on theatre training for those interested in entering the professional acting world. It gives youth and adults with special needs of ALL abilities the opportunity to access quality, in-depth training which will help provide specific and tailored training for those interested in pursuing a serious career in the theatre community. Past attendees and new members are welcome!
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2019 Summer Nights Evening Program
Our 2019 Summer Nights Evening Programming is geared and modified for youth and adults with special needs of ALL abilities. This program is an extension of our year round evening creative arts programming and has been offered since 1999. This year the program will be held on Tuesday and/or Thursday evening’s location is yet to be determined. We will hold camp at either Fairlawn United Church, 28 Fairlawn Ave. or at The York School, 1320 Yonge St. Toronto. If interested, please call to confirm location.
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Movin' & Groovin' Summer Camp 2019
This full-day, multi-arts summer program run by DramaWay at ErinoakKids offers participants varied means of creative expression through drama, dance and visual art activities that build communication skills, encourages development of social skills and enhance self-esteem – along with the joy of being creative and having fun.
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DramaWay Showcase Camp
DramaWay offers it's popular Showcase Camp once again. Performers of all abilities are welcome to attend and enjoy a week of exploration and creativity. Actors will collaborate with DramaWay Facilitators to develop a Performance Piece which will be showcased for family and friends on the final day of camp.
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Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade
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