By Rosalind Russell – If you want to learn more about programming and services for special needs children, consider attending a workshop in Sudbury today.
The Rainbow District School Board is hosting the free Destination Readiness: Pathways for Students with Special Needs workshop this afternoon from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Local 6500 Hospitality, Conference & Education Centre (formerly the United Steelworkers Hall) in Sudbury.
Danielle Williamson, Principal of Special Education Programs and Services, says the free event aims to help students in their schools with needs and exceptionalities plan for their future.
She says a variety of service agencies, over 20 in all, will also be in attendance to share information about their resources and the supports available to students during and after high school.
Williamson adds that participants can tour displays and speak with staff and agency representatives regarding vocational and job supports, post-secondary learning opportunities, community and independent living, and financial support and management.
Participating agencies include: Adult Health and Wellness Centre; Autism Ontario; Cambrian College – College Career Pathway Program; Cambrian College – Glenn Crombie Centre for Accessibility, Counselling and Wellness (GCC); Canadian Hearing Services; Children’s Community Network; Community Living Greater Sudbury; Compass; Developmental Services Ontario (DSO); Enrichment Centre LTD; Focus on Abilities Day Program; IG Private Wealth Management; Independence Centre and Network (ICAN-CERD); Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin; Karis Disability Services; L’Arche Sudbury; March of Dimes Canada; My Centre; Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre (NORAC); Northern Outreach and Clinical Services (NOCS); Northern Vocational Services; Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP); Ontario Health at Home; Respite Care Centre; Special Olympics of Ontario – Sudbury; Sudbury Community Service Centre; Sudbury Developmental Services; Sudbury Youth Wellness Hub; Training Learning Centre for Brighter Futures and YMCA of Northeastern Ontario.
The Centre is located at 66 Brady Street in Sudbury.
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