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| Register for CTN's next Family Engagement Forum on June 10th! | CTN’s next virtual Family Engagement Forum on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It will cover the topic of helping families transition from summer into the school year. The forum will feature a parent-led panel discussion on how families can support their kids and youth during this transition. | | |
| Free Simcoe County Summer Sport Series | Join CTN for our second Summer Sports Series in Simcoe County! Throughout the summer, kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs can try gymnastics (ages 4 to 12), pickleball (ages 9+) and golf (7+) in an inclusive environment. Click the button below to view a copy of the flyer for more details about each event and to register. | | Upcoming Events and Webinars | | |
Inclusive Employment Webinar
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
from 12 to 1 p.m.
Join this free webinar about employment opportunities for Autistic persons or people with an intellectual disability.
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Fun at the Spa with Glama Gal in Vaughan!
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Kids and youth between the ages of 8 and 21 can enjoy a spa experience and choose two free services to enjoy.
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Building Bonds (in celebration of Fathers Day)
Saturday, June 14, 2025
from 1 to 3 p.m.
Join CTN for an afternoon of working together with your child to build and decorate a bird house to take home.
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After an Autism Diagnosis Webinar
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Receive autism resources and support strategies for you and your child and hear from CTN employees with lived experience.
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SibTeen Hangout with Omventure in Markham
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
from 4:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Teen siblings of kids and youth with disabilities or developmental needs can enjoy an escape room mystery, board games and make friends!
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Strawberry Picking at Organics Farm in Markham
Friday, June 27, 2025
from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Families will receive one complimentary 2L basket for a fun-filled morning of strawberry picking, fresh air and unforgettable memories.
| | | | Our network calendar features events hosted by CTN, our partner organizations and other local community agencies that may be of interest to your family. New workshops, programs and events are added each week. Visit the calendar on our website for more events! | | Our Family Resource, Education and Support Hub (FRESH) Facebook Group is a dedicated platform for parents, caregivers and guardians of all kids and youth accessing services and support through CTN. It creates an online community where families can connect. Read more on our website. | | Our four-part Caring for the Caregiver video series provides caregivers with skills and strategies that can be used in their day-to-day lives. Videos can be watched at your own viewing pace, individually or as part of the series. Learn more and watch the videos on our website. | | Mealtime Adventures Video | This Mealtime Adventures video looks at the sensory factors that impact feeding and provides strategies for individual experiences, sensory needs and preferences. It also shares ways to introduce new foods to a child using their curiosity and interest. Watch the video on our website. | | Connect is a monthly newsletter for families of kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and the service providers who support them. If you want to share feedback, have story ideas or want to volunteer to write an article, please email info@ctnsy.ca. | |
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