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In the July issue of Family Pulse, you will find information on:
Updates from WRDSB SEAC meeting
A thank you for our departing board members
Spectrum on the Spectrum
A New Chapter
Kaleidoscope Kids dates and location
Canadian Disability Benefit Info
Community Info, Resources and Opportunities
The Canadian Arab Festival, organized by the Canadian Arab Women’s Association (CAWA), is the first large-scale celebration of Arab culture in the Waterloo Region. It is a vibrant, inclusive, and family-friendly event that highlights the rich diversity, traditions, and contributions of Arab communities in Canada.
Held annually, the festival brings together thousands of attendees from all backgrounds to experience the beauty of Arab culture through music, dance, cuisine, fashion, art, and storytelling. From live performances to artisan vendors, the event serves as a joyful gathering and a meaningful cultural bridge between communities. This festival is open to all, CAWA looks forward to seeing many June 15th!
Where: 200 King St W, Kitchener
When: June 15, 12 - 9 PM
There will be free parking and free entry.
On Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30 - 8:30 pm WRFN is partnering with Developmental Services Ontario - DSO and Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services for an in-person Housemate Mixer (2749 Kingsway Drive).
Join Inclusion Canada on May 14 from 12-1 pm to learn about Listen, Include, Respect and its applicability to the justice system. Listen, Include, Respect is an international tool to promote inclusion. It was developed by people with an intellectual disability. Lawyers, judges, social workers, and other justice professionals are invited to get excited about making the justice system more accessible and inclusive.
Inclusion Canada will be joined by the following professionals working in this area:
This event will be hosted in English with French simultaneous interpretation, ASL, LSQ, and English and French CART captioning.
Know anyone who works in the justice system? Invite them along! Register now!
Partners for Planning would like to invite you to a presentation with Inclusion New Brunswick on Transition to Work and Adult Life.
As part of the events being hosted in the Planning and Facilitation Collaborative, P4P is thrilled to be able to bring two of our colleagues from Inclusion New Brunswick—Independent Facilitators Kristy Ewart and Andrea Rando - for a presentation on their Transition to Adult Life and to Work programs.
Inclusion New Brunswick's programs are helping students from across their province think about and plan for their future after high school. Andrea and Kristy will share how they have developed and implemented this program for students and their schools throughout New Brunswick.
This is an excellent opportunity for people working with young people transitioning from school to learn how we can best support them and set them up for a successful life after high school.
These event opportunities are now open to partners and colleagues outside the PFC. By joining the PFC, you can continue to carry on this and other conversations and access other events and learning opportunities.
This event will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at 1 pm.
