Ministry: Guide to Reopening Ontario's Schools
Ministry: Operational Guidance- COVID-19 management in schools
York Region: Tips, Resources and Links: Staying Safe at School Simcoe County: Tips, Resources and Links: Return to School
Toronto: Tips, Resources and Links: Returning to School
School Board Return to School Plans:
York Region District School Board Reopening Plan
York Catholic District School Board Back to School Plan
Simcoe County District School Board Return to School Plan
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Videos:
York Region District School Board: Secondary School Reopening Video
York Region District School Board: Elementary School Reopening Video York Region District School Board: Kindergarten Reopening Video
Tips to Help Your Children Return to School - 5 Videos (Preparing for Change, Improving Focus at Home, School Expectations, Managing Anxiety and Tips for Teens)
McMaster Children's Hospital: Back to School Videos for Kids
Coronavirus: 5 Things Kids Need to Know from Health Canada - Video
Hygiene Video for Kids - Reduce the spread of COVID-19
Back to School Tips for Kids with Special Needs
Social Stories: Back to school social stories: Distance Learning, Riding the Bus and more!
For Kids: Handwashing, Coughing, Social Distancing and More Recommendations:
Autism Ontario: COVID-19 Back to School Transition Meeting Checklist (English)
Autism Ontario: COVID-19 Liste de controle (French)
Holland Bloorview: Back to School Recommendations
Simcoe County Early Intervention Services: Preparing Your Child for School Tips and Resources
Setting up for Success this September (Tips from an Occupational Therapist)
CHEO: Back to School During COVID-19 - Tips for Parents and Caregivers
SickKids: Guidance for School Reopening
Autism Ontario: Return to School Survey Results
Ministry guidelines for special education Simcoe County District School Board Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board York Region District School Board York Catholic District School Board
A parent's guide to special education
Planning Network Webcast- Special Education and Getting Supports for Your Child
Ministry Policy
Ministry of Education Identification Categories and Definitions A Parent's Guide to IPRCs and IEPs
York Region District School Board- translated into many languages
Resources from the Ontario Teachers' Federation
IEPs for Parents- Simcoe District School Board IEPs for Parents- York Region District School Board
IEPs for Parents- York Region District School Board- many languages
Ministry of Education Resource Guide for Parents
MyEP- York Catholic District School Board Safety Plan Template and Sample
Easter Seals Kids at School
Tips for Accommodations and Modifications based on Diagnosis and Need
Easter Seals Presentation- Developing Effective IEPs
Examples of Modifications and Accommodations
A Parent's Guide to IPRCs and IEPs
Building Effective Partnerships with your child's school team
Advocacy: how to deal with concerns at school (Easter Seals)
Easter Seals "Keys to Special Education Conference" Webcasts and Handouts
Sharing your vision with the school team Working with School Teams and Advocating for Your Child
Tips for advocating for your child at school
All About Me Document- sample 1
All About Me Document- sample 2
Transition to Post-Secondary
Inclusive Education Program at Ontario Colleges
The Empowered Kids Ontario (EKO) Scholarship Program is offered to a youth who has been served by one of Ontario’s 21 children’s treatment centres. Deadline to apply each year is mid-April. Read about the CTN’s winners, here.
York University and Seneca College- Post-Secondary Attendant Care Program for students with physical disabilities
Ottawa's Carleton University and Algonquin College Attendant Care Program for students with physical disabilities
Tamara Gordon Foundation for Post-Secondary Funding
Easter Seals Scholarships
Portal for Awards and Scholarships for College and Universities- DisabilityAwards.ca
The Joubin/Selig Scholarship Fund providing financial assistance to post-secondary students in Ontario with permanent physical (mobility) disabilities.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for students with special circumstances - If you have a permanent disability, you could be eligible for grants and bursaries in addition to an OSAP loan. Students with learning disabilities
Scholarships for students with spinal cord injuries
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Post-secondary school supports for students with autism
Seneca and York University Programs for students with autism
Autism Ontario Post-Secondary Scholarships
Transition to Kindergarten Tips and Ideas Transition Tips from Easter Seals (available in Simplified Chinese, Farsi, Spanish, French and English)
Tips for Successful Transitions- Easter Seals, Bloorview and OACRS
School Resources and Tips from Autism Ontario
Transition back to school after summer holidays
Transition Tips for High School students with CP
Transition Tips for High School students with special needs
The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents
The Little Blue Schoolhouse for children with ASD
Ministry Transition “Pathways” Program
Transition Planning Tips and Ideas
Transition Checklist
Connectability.ca - resources for kids, youth and adults with disabilities.
Kinark- Caregivers Converse Support Group - "Advice to my Younger Self"
Research has shown that caregivers of children with autism experience challenges that can lead to stress and isolation. Finding the time to care for your own physical and mental well being, meet others, and speak about your experiences can be challenging. Facilitated by our social worker, our caregiver support group aims to empower caregivers of children with autism by creating a safe space where you can share your experiences, as well as gain understanding and support from other caregivers with similar experiences.
Kinark- Caregivers Converse Support Group - "Making Time for Me! (Ages 11 – 15)"
Building Brighter Futures Together.
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