GENERAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES & CAREGIVERS

General Resources for Families and Caregivers for individuals with Down Syndrome

RESOURCES

Bereavement – Common features of grief in people with Down’s syndrome
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TTC partners with MagnusCards to make taking transit more accessible

The TTC has partnered with Magnusmode for a new digital initiative that will make taking transit in Toronto easier for neurodiverse communities.MagnusCards™ by Magnusmode is a digital life skills app with guides to help autistic and neurodiverse persons perform everyday activities. The TTC has partnered with Magnusmode to develop five TTC MagnusCards decks, each of which focus on a different aspect of using transit. The app uses visual cues, step-by-step instructions and optional audio, to guide users through activities and tasks that may be unfamiliar to them.

The app is free to download in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The TTC MagnusCards are located within the ‘Travel’ section of the MagnusCards App, identified by an aeroplane icon. Persons can visit ttc.ca for more information.

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The Ontario Caregiver Organization

Easter Seals Ontario
Diaper grant

Presidents Choice Children’s Charity
www.pcchildrenscharity.ca

Canada Revenue Agency Forms Call centre

Disablity Tax Credit

Registered Disability Savings Plan

Registered Disability Savings Plan

Toronto Central Healthline
www.torontocentralhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=133585

Lumenus
https://www.lumenus.ca//

Aptus treatment services
www.aptustc.com
Offers a range of services for children, teens, and adults

EVENTS FOR CAREGIVERS

Research Study for Parents/Caregivers of Neurodiverse Individuals

This research study is approved by the Research Ethics Board at the University of Toronto. It is being conducted to explore the experiences and needs of parents/family members/caregivers* who are supporting a neurodiverse individual in navigating dating and romantic relationships. The study will be conducted by two occupational therapy students at the University of Toronto, supervised by a team of registered occupational therapists. Download More Info

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The Ontario Caregivers Organization Events Calendar
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop

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Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence Events
Sept 20 – Information session: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training workshop for adult siblings

Nov 2 – P4P Planning Network – Future planning with siblings in mind

Nov 15 – Indigenous Disability Health and Wellness Gathering

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