Nov. 22 & 27th Community Living North Halton –
Gain a better understanding of the needs of individuals living with FASD; Benefit from shared beliefs and priorities; Receive coaching with an FASD perspective; Expand your skills and knowledge within the family’s circle of support.
https://clnh.on.ca/training-
2018 fall dates
Register at this link: https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=vjkazm7ltp9r&campaign=a5ymhg95rabg
On November 22, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Lisa MacLeod, announced a number of changes to Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
These changes include:
- changing the definition of disability in ODSP to make it more restrictive
- changing the amounts of money that people in both OW and ODSP can keep when they work
- simplifying the rates
- consolidating supplements and benefits in both ODSP and OW
- more emphasis on local service delivery
- giving people on OW wrap-around supports to employment
- and much more
ISAC is hosting a webinar to discuss the announcement, with support from CLEO’s [Community Legal Education Ontario’s] Your Legal Rights.
The webinar will:
- review the proposed changes
- explore what they will mean for low-income people in Ontario
- talk about next steps that people in community can take.
Notes:
- If you are a group of people on social assistance or work with such a group, please consider setting up a group opportunity to watch the webinar together.
- The webinar will be taped for future viewing, for those who cannot participate live.
Resources:
- The Minister’s press release is here: https://news.ontario.ca/mcys/en/2018/11/ontarios-government-for-the-people-announces-plan-to-restore-dignity-independence-and-empowerment-to.html
- Background information about the Minister’s announcement is here: https://news.ontario.ca/mcys/en/2018/11/reforming-social-assistance.html
Read our response to the Minister’s announcement here: http://incomesecurity.org/public-education/many-questions-few-answers-and-great-risk-for-people-with-disabilities/
Dr Ana Hanlon-Dearman, University of Manitoba, Manitoba FASD Centre
https://www.facebook.com/
betternightsdays/photos/a. 890740814338551/ 2024950050917616/?type=3& theater Better Nights, Better Days
for Children with Neurodevelopmental DisabilitiesFacebook Live Presentation
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Sleep
Join us Thursday, January 17, 2019 @ 4:00 AThttps://www.facebook.com/
betternightsdays/ Dr Ana Hanlon-Dearman,
University of Manitoba, Manitoba FASD Centre
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Group of Ottawa and Adopt4Life
PANEL PRESENTATION BY
CANADIAN EXPERTS ON FASD
PREVALENCE AND DIAGNOSISCome for questions and discussion!
Svetlana Popova M.D., Ph.Ds., M.P.H., Senior Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Albert Chudley Professor, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba
Valerie Temple Ph.D., C. Psych, Surrey Place Centre Toronto
Colleen Burns, Clinic Training Services Coordinator, Lakeland Centre for FASD, AlbertaParents, individuals and professionals welcome.
Registration is required, but the event is freeEmail for the posterContact Information
Elspeth Ross
rosse@ncf.ca, 613 446-4144
Joyce Hamelin
joyce@adopt4life.com
Casework for individuals with FASD cannot be done in isolation and the key component to creating a measure of success largely relies upon the construct of FASD Informed Practice.
As such FASD Informed Practice requires a shift in thinking and a model of service delivery that is reliant upon all service partners – in
collaboration with the care giving/placement/living network – to ensure improved outcomes for individuals with high needs.
This workshop will provide training on leading practice in response to the complex care needs of individuals with FASD.
February 8th & 9th, 2019 8:30-4 pm ** LUNCH PROVIDED **
Please let your physician know!
Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa Cheo Hospital Kids Brain Health Network Canada FASD Research Network
Registration:
https://buff.ly/2TAyREe
Community-Wide Physician GRAND ROUNDS
Alcohol, Pregnancy and Your Patients
Presentation with Q&A FASD Postcard
Please let your physician know!
Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa Cheo Hospital Kids Brain Health Network Canada FASD Research Network
Registration:
https://buff.ly/2TAyREe
Community-Wide Physician GRAND ROUNDS
Alcohol, Pregnancy and Your Patients
Clinical Care Workshop
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Riverside Hospital
(Amphitheatre)
1967 Riverside Dr.
Ottawa
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dan Dubovsky Living with FASD The Importance of Self Care
Raising children with FASD can be challenging and overwhelming. As a caregiver, it’s not uncommon to constantly put the needs of your
child before your own. This training for caregivers focuses on the importance of self-care and supports.
Discuss the importance of incorporating self-care into your life when caring for someone with FASD
Learn more about the importance of formal and informal supports with a focus on peer support
About the Presenter
Dan Dubovsky has worked for over 40 years in the field of behavioral health, in residential, outpatient, and hospital settings. Dan has been
involved in the field of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) for over 25 years, 14 of them as the FASD Specialist for the SAMHSA FASD
Center for Excellence. For this work, his son Bill has been his mentor and best teacher. In addition to FASD, Dan has developed and presented curricula for those working in mental health and substance use services on loss and grieving, psychopharmacology, child and adolescent development, and stress and burnout, and others. Dan has also co-facilitated a group for non-offending caregivers of children who have been sexually abused. He currently works as a consultant, providing training and technical assistance in the U.S. and Canada.
There is no cost by registration is required
https://www.fasdwaterlooregion
Caregivers of individuals with FASD have multiple areas of need and concern, and experience high levels of stress.
This training will help service providers and peer facilitators better understand how to support caregivers resulting in more success for all.
Identify loss issues that those with FASD, caregivers, and providers may experience
Describe ways to validate the perspectives of caregivers
Examine the importance of building social supports for caregivers
Discuss the notion introducing the concept of self-care
About the Presenter
Dan Dubovsky has worked for over 40 years in the field of behavioral health, in residential, outpatient, and hospital settings. Dan has been
involved in the field of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) for over 25 years, 14 of them as the FASD Specialist for the SAMHSA FASD
Center for Excellence. For this work, his son Bill has been his mentor and best teacher. In addition to FASD, Dan has developed and presented curricula for those working in mental health and substance use services on loss and grieving, psychopharmacology, child and adolescent development, and stress and burnout, and others. Dan has also co-facilitated a group for non-offending caregivers of children who have been sexually abused. He currently works as a consultant, providing training and technical assistance in the U.S. and Canada.
Lunch will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions please contact Krista McCann at Krista.McCann@wrfn.info or 519-886-9150 ext. 2.
FASD: Supports and Resources – Registration Information
Please see attached poster AG7_FASD_Poster_2019
Description
Keynote Speakers:
Jodee Kulp | Live Abilities; Better Endings, New Beginnings | Surviving and Thriving with FASD
Dr. Alan Bocking | Scientific Advisor, Can FASD Research Network | Exciting Current Research Initiatives in Canada
…Additional Speaker to be announced!
Panel Presentation | Individuals / Parents / Caregivers with lived experience
Workshops:
Culture & FASD
FASD & Sexuality
Successfully transitioning from Youth to Adulthood with FASD
FASD an the Justice System: Challenges, Strategies, Gladue Reports
Self-Regulation Strategies for Individuals with FASD
FASD and Nutrition
Front-line recovery work with Women and Men with FASD
FASD – Exciting new intiatives
Rooms are available at the Quattro Hotel, please quote: “Anishinabek G7” when booking. You can contact the hotel directly by calling: 1-800-563-7262 to reserve a room.
Room rates are as follows:
Standard King room – $99.00 +13% HST & 4% DMF
Executive King suite – $109 +13% HST & 4% DMF
Double Queen suite – $114 +13% HST & 4% DMF
Family Suite – $139 +13% HST & 4% DMF
* Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and refreshment snacks and rescource materials through out the conference.
* A limited number of sponsored registrations are available to individuals and families living with FASD. Please contact the Organizers for information and availability before registering.
* “Pay by Check” option available on check-out for individuals and organizations, please follow ticket purchase instructions and complete order form.
* Facilitator ticket type available for registration.