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KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Thursday Fall Photography
Oct 01, 2020 10:00 AM
Oct 01, 2020 11:30 AM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Oct 01, 2020 1:00 PM
Oct 01, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Summer Program-Friday Fall Baking
Oct 02, 2020 10:00 AM
Oct 02, 2020 11:00 AM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
EAF Toronto-Support Circle: Together is Better PART 2
Oct 06, 2020 7:00 PM
Oct 06, 2020 8:00 PM
A FREE two part online series with John Lord on the power of social networks/relationships and how we can develop and maintain a Support Circle with people with disabilities and their families.
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
PFC-The Struggle to Juggle: Working Parents Pandemic Survival Guide
Oct 07, 2020 12:00 PM
Oct 07, 2020 1:00 PM
The pandemic has forced parents to juggle so many more balls in the air just to even attempt to live the ‘new’ normal. Who’d of thunk instead of love letters and chocolates, Lysol wipes are the new most coveted gifts for the busy mom or dad? While this workshop will not give working parents the secret to cloning themselves, it will give them tips to help think and act more strategically based on decades of scientific evidence on how to cope with stress.
Discussions around mental health are looking different this year. We have a shared experience of living in a global pandemic, but the way it affects our mental health differs for us all.
Join us by Zoom for stories, rhymes and songs in this program designed for children with autism or other development differences. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Webinar- Supporting your child through COVID changes to the school system
Oct 07, 2020 7:00 PM
Oct 07, 2020 8:00 PM
Disability estate planning specialist Kenneth Pope and education consultant & diagnostician Monika Ferenczy are back to talk about the school system, IEPs, changes surrounding COVID, supports available and how to make it work for your child with disabilities or special needs.
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Tuesdays Let's Do Lunch Soup Edition
Oct 13, 2020 11:00 AM
Oct 13, 2020 12:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
As parents, family and friends, we appreciate the role we have in supporting our loved one with a disability to live a full and secure life, now and in the future. That's why we're excited to introduce a brand-new series called The Fundamentals of Future Planning, a six-part enhanced webcast offering.
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Wednesday Let's Learn Together
Oct 14, 2020 1:00 PM
Oct 14, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Oct 15, 2020 1:00 PM
Oct 15, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$40.50 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Tuesdays Let's Do Lunch Soup Edition
Oct 20, 2020 11:00 AM
Oct 20, 2020 12:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
This virtual workshop for adults will introduce you to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model and learn how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact we well as the value of changing negative thinking patterns.
The Newcomer Career Conference is going virtual this year! October is “Newcomer Career Month” where Lutherwood is hosting an exciting series of webinars dedicated to internationally trained professionals who have chosen Canada as their new home.
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
Community Living-Inspiring Possibilities: Estate Planning Guide
Oct 21, 2020 12:00 PM
Oct 21, 2020 1:30 PM
Brendon Pooran will be presenting an overview of the Inspiring Possibilities: Estate Planning Guide and answering questions related to estate planning as part of a series of informative sessions geared to families.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Wednesday Let's Learn Together
Oct 21, 2020 1:00 PM
Oct 21, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Join us by Zoom for stories, rhymes and songs in this program designed for children with autism or other development differences. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Oct 22, 2020 1:00 PM
Oct 22, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
The Youth & Teen groups will provide respite for caregivers and provide meaningful recreational activities and skill building opportunities for participants.
The Youth & Teen groups will provide respite for caregivers and provide meaningful recreational activities and skill building opportunities for participants.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$40.50 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Tuesdays Let's Do Lunch Soup Edition
Oct 27, 2020 11:00 AM
Oct 27, 2020 12:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
America Votes: What should we expect? With all eyes on the upcoming election in the United States, University of Waterloo researchers discuss potential social, political and economic impacts for Canada and the world.
The Newcomer Career Conference is going virtual this year! October is “Newcomer Career Month” where Lutherwood is hosting an exciting series of webinars dedicated to internationally trained professionals who have chosen Canada as their new home.
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Wednesday Let's Learn Together
Oct 28, 2020 1:00 PM
Oct 28, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Join us by Zoom for stories, rhymes and songs in this program designed for children with autism or other development differences. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Oct 29, 2020 1:00 PM
Oct 29, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP with children (birth-6 yearsold) at home or school? Get your family ready for school with this fun, free program!
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$40.50 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Tuesdays Let's Do Lunch Soup Edition
Nov 03, 2020 11:00 AM
Nov 03, 2020 12:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
CAMH-Mental Health for Adults with Developmental Disabilities during Covid
Nov 03, 2020 1:00 PM
Dec 08, 2020 2:30 PM
This course is for family caregivers of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). The curriculum will specifically address the mental health challenges that this population can face during the COVID-19 pandemic.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Wednesday Let's Learn Together
Nov 04, 2020 1:00 PM
Nov 04, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Join us by Zoom for stories, rhymes and songs in this program designed for children with autism or other development differences. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Nov 05, 2020 1:00 PM
Nov 05, 2020 2:00 PM
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
This course is for family caregivers of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). The curriculum will specifically address the mental health challenges that this population can face during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Join us by Zoom for stories, rhymes and songs in this program designed for children with autism or other development differences. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
The aim of this 2-Day (12hr) advanced training is to provide an in-depth orientation to the key themes and key assessment and treatment facets of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model.
