Recognizing Health Awareness Dates in March | | |
March is a meaningful month at CTN as we come together to recognize important health awareness dates that highlight the experiences of the kids, youth and families we serve.
These include:
Whether you choose to wear purple, rock your most colourful socks or explore resources, every action helps build a more inclusive and supportive community for everyone. Read the full article on our website to learn more about these awareness dates and get involved.
| | March Days of Significance | | |
| Tune into the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games! | The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games takes place from March 6 to 15, 2026, and celebrates inclusion and the power of sport. The Games will showcase top Paralympic athletes competing across winter sports, such as para alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross‑country skiing, para ice hockey and wheelchair curling. Canadians can watch the Games live and on demand across CBC platforms, including CBC Television, CBC Gem and CBC’s digital streaming services. | | |
| Community and Family Participation Program: 2025 Year in Review | Through the Community and Family Participation Program (CFPP), Community and Family Coordinators (CFCs) create welcoming, accessible opportunities for kids, youth and their families to fully participate in their communities across Simcoe County and York Region. The 2025 year in review video from the CFPP showcases families, kids and youth coming together to learn, play and connect. Through shared experiences, inclusive activities and meaningful relationships, families are supported to build confidence, skills and a sense of belonging. Thank you to CTN’s service providers, community partners and volunteers who helped make these events possible. | | Register for a March Break Boredom Buster Event! | | Avoid boredom this March Break and register for CTN’s March Break Boredom Buster events! Kids and youth ages 0 to 19 and their families are invited to take part in a variety of fun, free and inclusive activities. Families are welcome to register for all events across Simcoe County and York Region. Click the buttons below to learn more about each event and to register. | | |
Magic Show
in Orillia
Tuesday March 17th
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Orillia Common Roof (169 Front St. S, Orillia ON L3V 4S8)
Bring your family and join us for an exciting magic show in Orillia!
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March Break Bash and Sensory Swim in King City
Wednesday, March 18th
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Zancor Centre (1600 15th Sideroad, King City, L7B 1A3)
Enjoy activities and a sensory swim at the Township of King's Zancor Centre!
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Spring Bash
in Barrie
Thursday, March 19th
from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Barrie Common Roof (165 Ferris Ln, Barrie, ON L4M 2Y1)
Join us for fun spring activities hosted by the Georgian College OTA/PTA Program!
| | Free Upcoming Events and Webinars | | |
Snow Tubing
in Barrie
Monday, March 9, 2026
from 5 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of snow tubing in a sensory friendly and inclusive environment. Connect with other families, enjoy the fresh air and try a new winter adventure together.
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Focus on Families: All About Sibshops Webinar
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Join CTN's Community and Family Coordinators to explore Sibshops, a program designed for kids and youth who have a sibling with a disability or developmental need.
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Focus on Families: Making Peace with a New Diagnosis Webinar
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Join CTN and Child and Family Therapist, Olivia Holden, as we explore how to make peace with your child’s diagnosis. All diagnoses are welcome
| | | | 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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