May 2023
Hello DSO Staff! 

Spring is here, and so are the sunshine days and the colourful flowers all around. As nature revives and infuses life into all things, our hearts are filled with joyful anticipation, much like the spirited bumblebees as they come out of hibernation.

Our aim with this DSO newsletter is to help our teams, spread out across the province, find a moment of connectedness. Please continue to forward a copy to your staff and colleagues so they can also subscribe for updates.
 
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eCLAIM training sessions are hugely popular! These webinars are co-hosted by Passport Communications and presented by PassportONE through Family Service Toronto and Partners for Planning.

Upcoming webinar dates:

May 25, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

June 13, 2022
12.00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.



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INDUSTRY EVENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR
May 28 to June 3, 2023 | Virtual
The Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion will open National AccessAbility Week and will include a virtual career fair for persons with disabilities. The virtual, interactive and accessible event is free and open to all Canadians.

June 8, 2023 | Virtual
The Palliative Approach in Long Term Care Community of Practice is a group of professionals, patients, caregivers and other interested individuals who come together to share experiences and best practices regarding Advance Care Planning and palliative approaches.
We are excited to showcase our brochure focused on preparing students with developmental disabilities for life after high school. Print and digital copies have been sent out to all school boards in Ontario.
Watch our new Youth Transition video to learn about Avery, a youth with a developmental disability starting the journey of transition from children's to adult developmental services with the DSO.

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Want to stay up-to-date with Awareness Days?

Check out the Government of Canada website for upcoming health promotion days!
June Awareness Days  

May 29-June 4: National AccessAbility Week 
Pride Awareness Month 
National Indigenous History Month 
June 5: World Environment Day 
June 9: National Meditation Day
June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day 
June 27: Canadian Multiculturalism Day 
June 27: PTSD Awareness Day
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