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Learning Disabilities
Learning disability is when a person’s brain does not have the correct connections in the brain. Is learning disability a gift or a curse?
I Loved Grandpa Story Book
STORYBOOK - I LOVED GRANDPA When my children lost their grandpa, it is important to address their sadness and help them put their feelings into words; helping my children grieve was not easy because I was dealing with my own grief, I knew that they needed help,...
Helpful Autism Tips
A barber soothes a child with autism by singing – and finds a new purpose (CNN) Clippers buzzing, scissors clinking, men talking loudly in the talcum-scented air. It’s a comforting barbershop cacophony for most of the clients. But for Jordie Rowland, it’s an assault...
Woman Learned a Very Important Lesson After Calling the Police on a Struggling Mom
I am a parent and a professional Registered Early Childhood Educator and Resource Consultant who is raising 4 children, 2 who are in their twenties one having a Learning Disability and two under the age of 14 years old. I have many years advocating for my...
$12.5 million to help connect adults with developmental disabilities to resources
The Ontario government is providing more money for staff and other resources to assist adults with developmental disabilities. The $12.5 million was announced Helena Jaczek Minister of Community and Social Services at Contact Hamilton. “This targeted...
Ontario parents want help for their developmentally delayed adult-age children
Parents of developmentally disabled children are increasing the pressure on the Ontario government for more help as their kids become adults but still need constant care. Lengthy waiting lists remain for as many as 14,000 families whose children turn 18...
Developmentally Disabled, and Going to College
From the New York Times The students — about 60 are expected this fall — have various degrees of disability, often with related developmental disorders. One communicates through a picture board and an iPad; a helper supports her arm as she taps out words....
Attitude slowly changing toward hiring people with developmental disabilities
After growing up in the small community of Tsawwassen, Scott Fattedad, 32, is familiar with many of the residents and loves nothing more than to chat with them about their day. So it was a perfect match 11 years ago when Thrifty Foods hired the outgoing...
Ontario family’s lawsuit alleges people with developmental disabilities denied necessary services
From Global News... TORONTO – A northeastern Ontario family has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Ontario government over what it alleges are unreasonable wait lists that effectively deny people with developmental disabilities the care they...
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