AUGUST 2023

CTN’s Community and Family Coordinators (CFCs) are busy again this month with recreation and social events for kids and youth.


Click the links below to register for events including:


Summer Wednesdays in the Park

Accessible and Inclusive Play Together Event: Penetanguishene - August 18

York Region Sibshop - August 22

Youth Night with Wasaga Adventure Park - August 23

Dance Try-it-On Event with Dancers Studio: Midland - August 23

Inclusive Gymnastics Try-It Activity: Alliston - August 30

Out and About Event Series for Teens Who Use AAC Events

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NEWS & STORIES

Save the Date for the York Region Inclusive Information Fair

There will be a variety of vendors from recreation (fun), to the transition to school (future), to CTN’s Equipment Loan Program (fitness), a parent networking room (family) and many more! Everyone is welcome!



Saturday, September 23, 2023

Drop-In 12 - 3 p.m. (No registration required)

Langstaff Community Centre, Richmond Hill

Learn About the York Region Information Fair
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Back to School Resources and Tips

Kids head back to school next month and August is a great time to brush up on special education information, tips for developing skills for the classroom and home and speech development strategies. Our website has lots of information to make it an easier transition back to the classroom.

Learn More About School Resources

Did You Hear? York Support Services Network is now Your Support Services Network!

Your Support Services Network (YSSN) is excited to launch its new brand to better reflect its clients as well as vision, mission and guiding principles.


YSSN is a Hub for Developmental, Mental Health and Children’s Services. The organization connects people with the services and supports they need to achieve their goals and live a meaningful life.

Read the YSSN Press Release

Follow the New F-Words Social Media Pages

The CanChild F-words team has launched their official Facebook and Twitter Pages to bring you exciting new content and updates. Stay tuned for more developments in the near future!

 

Follow F-Words on Facebook

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Looking for More Events?

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.
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RESOURCES
Back to School Resources for Parents
Tips for Fine Motor Skill Development
Summer Events for Kids and Youth
CTN supports kids, youth and families by focusing on CanChild's framework of the F-words for Child Development. Every child with varying abilities has the right to have fun, enjoy friends, function as they are, access fitness, plan for their future and join in on family activities.
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