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SUMMARY:Peer Support for Families of Persons with a Developmental Disability
DESCRIPTION:Peer support is a way for families and caregivers to find help and support from others in their community with a similar and/or shared experience. Peer Support offers an opportunity to share information and build connections for your well-being and that of the person you support. This webinar will feature a panel of family caregivers who support individuals with developmental disabilities. They will share their experiences seeking out peer support through Family Support Networks\, starting their own Family Support Networks\, and the overall benefits of peer support. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nPeer Support and its benefits\nFamily Support Networks and how to connect with one in your community\nPersonal stories on why seeking and providing peer support is beneficial\n\nOur Speakers:\nClovis Grant and Sherron Grant\, Founders of Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support\, a family support network for Black families supporting and raising Black children and adults with a disability. \nBetty Daley\, President\, Family Alliance Ontario (FAO)\, a family-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and representing thousands of families across Ontario who support a person with a developmental disability. \nKim Guillemette is a busy and proud working mother to three boys who will share her experience and appreciation of the value of peer support. \nAll attendees who complete the webinar survey can enter a draw to win an Ontario Caregiver Organization Water Bottle. This draw will be held on October 21st 2022\, and is only available to residents of Ontario. Winners will be contacted via email after the draw. \nPlease note that this presentation is available in English only. \nRegister at
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/peer-support-for-families-of-persons-with-a-developmental-disability/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Education Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Scarborough Health Network (formerly The Scarborough and Rouge Hospital) in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and the Ontario Caregiver Organization is organizing a virtual Caregiver Education Forum on Friday\, October 20\, 2022\, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event has been very well attended over the last couple of years by caregivers of individuals living with dementia as well as healthcare providers. Our goal is to provide education and help caregivers access resources and supports in the community. The theme of this year’s event is “Supporting Working Caregivers of People Living with Dementia”. \nFor this year’s event\, we will have speakers presenting on topics that relate to working caregiver\, so that caregivers can have tools to support their own wellbeing while balancing work and caregiver. \nRegister at
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/virtual-caregiver-education-forum/
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Unlearn: Autistic Adults and Mental Health - Organized\, developed & facilitated by caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Unlearn: Autistic Adults and Mental Health \nOrganized\, developed & facilitated by caregivers \nTired of Lunch & Learns? Join us for 6-sessions of interactive unlearning of topics relevant to caregivers. We aim to provide an empowering space to examine what we think we know & consider different perspectives. \nIn celebration of Autism Awareness month caregivers & Autistic advocates will explore:\n-A (very) brief history of Autism\n-Autism as a Community & Identity\n-The impact of Masking\n-What caregivers supporting diverse loved ones should know
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-unlearn-autistic-adults-and-mental-health-organized-developed-facilitated-by-caregivers/
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SUMMARY:Improving Transitions From Youth to Adult Health Care Services
DESCRIPTION:Families and individuals caring for those who are transitioning from youth to adult health care may face many new challenges. In partnership with Ontario Health\, this webinar will inform caregivers on the importance of coordinated transitions and resources that can help support them and their care recipients during this experience. You will hear from three caregivers who have cared for young people with different health conditions and needs and who have experienced the transition from youth to adult health care services first hand. \nWebinar participants will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the importance of coordinated transitions between youth and adult health care services to prevent negative health outcomes and ensure continued health system use\nAccess the Transitions From Youth to Adult Health Care Services Quality Standard and the Guide for Caregivers on the Ontario Health Ontario website\nIdentify tools and highlight resources to help caregivers through the transition process\nRecognize areas for improvement to enhance the transition process for themselves and their care recipient\n\nRegister for this session and a chance to win an OCO water bottle!\nLearn more at Eventbrite.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/improving-transitions-from-youth-to-adult-health-care-services/
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