LF-2022
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March 26th is Purple Day! - A Day Dedicated to Raising Epilepsy Awareness
Read Erin's story about her son's diagnosis and find resources below.
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Transitioning Back to School and Community - Behavioural Strategies for Success
Join Peel Behavioural Services' Board Certified Behaviour Analysist in discussing a variety of topics related to transitioning back to in person activities and programming in the community and school, along with behavioural strategies to set your child up for success during important transitions in the upcoming months.
New! Parent Support Group
Are you lookign for ways to balance supporting your hcild with special needs with your other child(ren)? CDRCP and Surrey Place are offering an open discussion support group for families looking to connect with other families!
New Workshop! Pathways to Developmental Services
Child Development Resource Connection Peel invites you to join our Information and Resource Specialist, as well as a community Social Worker for our “Pathways to Developmental Services” workshop.
Child Care Expenses Deduction
Childcare expenses are amounts paid to have someone look after an eligible child so that you or the other person could do one of the following:
Ontario Child Care Tax Credit
The provincial government in Ontario has introduced a new tax credit for eligible childcare expenses called the "Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses" (CARE) tax credit. This credit will provide the flexibility families need to choose the child care options that work best for them.
InfoPeel: April Workshops
Famous Canadian Women that Positively Impacted Canada’s Equity Seeking Communities
March is a very exciting month because it is Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month is the celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and the community. Let’s reflect and learn about the Canadian women who have made a significant impact on our future through innovation, dedication, and hard work.
As CDRCP and InfoPeel work to empower families and individuals with special needs, we wish to celebrate International Women’s History Month by highlighting Canadian women who served the special needs and vulnerable sector. We will tell the stories of five Canadian women who shared our mission in making a difference for communities with special needs, physical disabilities, and those in our equity seeking groups. These trailblazers and pioneers are Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova, Irma Levasseur, Jean Little, Vera L. Parsons, and Zanana Loraine Akande.
Empowering Children of Immigrants
Young first-generation immigrants and children of immigrants may experience some disconnect with their native culture in Canada. They will be exposed to English throughout their schooling, their favourite television shows, and on the playground with friends, which can heavily influence their identities. It can be difficult for immigrant parents to understand these unique experiences. It is also natural for parents to want their children to be closer to their ethnic or religious culture. For children, it can be confusing since they are unsure of which culture or cultures they belong to as members. Here are some things to consider when connecting with your child:
Talking to Children About Immigration
Canada is a cultural mosaic comprised of different ethnicities, languages, and cultures. Children may recognize differences amongst their peers in relation to their cultural practices, communication style, language, religious practices, food preferences, attire, and appearance. These differences may spark some questions about immigration and diversity.
Here are some ideas to help guide your conversation:
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day is very special, as it is a call to action for the world recognize gender inequality in science, and to “achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.” We would like to invite all girls to a fun science activity from Peel Respite Service’s Virtual Respite Booklet: Invisible Ink!
Learning English or French as a Newcomer
There are thousands of newcomers who come to Canada with difficulties in speaking the official languages of English or French. Speaking the common languages can be intimidating, but there are various services here to help. You can develop your English or French literacy while also getting assistance in Punjabi, Urdu, Arabic, Polish, Tagalog, Spanish, Mandarin, and other languages when accessing government resources.
Finding the appropriate supports for family or child development, such as disability programs, has become easier through English learning opportunities and interpretive services. There are government-funded programs offered for free and other online services that can help you learn. Here are some steps to follow:
Accessing Disability Supports as a Newcomer
How you looking to access disability supports? Do any of the following apply to you or your family?
- You're a newcomer to Canada and you're the parent or guardian of a child with a disability in need of new support
- Your child has been recently diagnosed with a physical, developmental, learning, or temporary disability and you need support
- You feel uncertain about the resources and supports available for your child’s disability
Read here for a Step-By-Step Process for Accessing Disability Supports
- Peel Respite Services
- Back to School; Tips for Inclusive Education
- School Readiness Tips
- Self-Care and Well-being: Tips and Resources
- Setting Your Child Up for Success... It Starts with Practice
- Looking for Licensed Child Care? Start with InfoPeel
- Mississauga-based charity goes virtual in midst of coronavirus pandemic
- CDRCP's Shift to Virtual Interview with Sauga 960 AM
- Talking to Children about Race
- Sylvia Leal Award for Exemplary Leadership
- Have You Been Refused Access to Child Care?
- Reduced Licensed Child Care Fees !
- Alex and Ani Event at Square One!
- Registering for CDRCP Workshops 101
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