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Delivery by Mail
* if you are unable to come into the library in person, you may be eligible for OPL's Delivery by Mail option
* please email oplbymail@oakville.ca or contact your local branch to find out if you qualify
* restricted to a maximum of two (2) books per package, 2 packages per month per customer
Connection Kits
* offering two types of connection kits, a Tablet + Wifi Kit or an Accessible Reading Tablet
* these kits are to help Oakville residents who are 55+ and do not have access to the internet or technology, stay connected with friends and family and to access alternate formats of reading material for those with print disabilities
* to learn more, please call your local branch for more information
MagnusCards
* the MagnusCards app is designed to help individuals with autism or other special needs interact independently and with confidence in the Oakville community
* users can follow guides to library services by downloading the app for free through the App Store or on Google Play
Reading Aides
* Kurzweil Reading Machines available at Woodside and Central Branch
* ZoomText: a screen magnification software that allows customers to view the library catalogue and the internet in large print available at Woodside and Central Branch
* SmartView: a magnifier that enhances all reading materials (magazines, newspapers, photographs, bills) is available at the Woodside Branch only
* VictorReader: a Daisy disc player
Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources
* through a partnership with the CNIB/CELA library, Woodside Branch is able to access the collections and services of the CNIB/CELA library on behalf of CNIB/CELA clients and Special Services customers
* collections of the CNIB/CELA library include Braille, Talking Books and magazines, electronic text and descriptive videos
* if you are unable to come into the library in person, you may be eligible for OPL's Delivery by Mail option
* please email oplbymail@oakville.ca or contact your local branch to find out if you qualify
* restricted to a maximum of two (2) books per package, 2 packages per month per customer
Connection Kits
* offering two types of connection kits, a Tablet + Wifi Kit or an Accessible Reading Tablet
* these kits are to help Oakville residents who are 55+ and do not have access to the internet or technology, stay connected with friends and family and to access alternate formats of reading material for those with print disabilities
* to learn more, please call your local branch for more information
MagnusCards
* the MagnusCards app is designed to help individuals with autism or other special needs interact independently and with confidence in the Oakville community
* users can follow guides to library services by downloading the app for free through the App Store or on Google Play
Reading Aides
* Kurzweil Reading Machines available at Woodside and Central Branch
* ZoomText: a screen magnification software that allows customers to view the library catalogue and the internet in large print available at Woodside and Central Branch
* SmartView: a magnifier that enhances all reading materials (magazines, newspapers, photographs, bills) is available at the Woodside Branch only
* VictorReader: a Daisy disc player
Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources
* through a partnership with the CNIB/CELA library, Woodside Branch is able to access the collections and services of the CNIB/CELA library on behalf of CNIB/CELA clients and Special Services customers
* collections of the CNIB/CELA library include Braille, Talking Books and magazines, electronic text and descriptive videos
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Delivery by Mail
* if you are unable to come into the library in person, you may be eligible for OPL's Delivery by Mail option
* please email oplbymail@oakville.ca or contact your local branch to find out if you qualify
* restricted to a maximum of two (2) books per package, 2 packages per month per customer
Connection Kits
* offering two types of connection kits, a Tablet + Wifi Kit or an Accessible Reading Tablet
* these kits are to help Oakville residents who are 55+ and do not have access to the internet or technology, stay connected with friends and family and to access alternate formats of reading material for those with print disabilities
* to learn more, please call your local branch for more information
MagnusCards
* the MagnusCards app is designed to help individuals with autism or other special needs interact independently and with confidence in the Oakville community
* users can follow guides to library services by downloading the app for free through the App Store or on Google Play
Reading Aides
* Kurzweil Reading Machines available at Woodside and Central Branch
* ZoomText: a screen magnification software that allows customers to view the library catalogue and the internet in large print available at Woodside and Central Branch
* SmartView: a magnifier that enhances all reading materials (magazines, newspapers, photographs, bills) is available at the Woodside Branch only
* VictorReader: a Daisy disc player
Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources
* through a partnership with the CNIB/CELA library, Woodside Branch is able to access the collections and services of the CNIB/CELA library on behalf of CNIB/CELA clients and Special Services customers
* collections of the CNIB/CELA library include Braille, Talking Books and magazines, electronic text and descriptive videos
* if you are unable to come into the library in person, you may be eligible for OPL's Delivery by Mail option
* please email oplbymail@oakville.ca or contact your local branch to find out if you qualify
* restricted to a maximum of two (2) books per package, 2 packages per month per customer
Connection Kits
* offering two types of connection kits, a Tablet + Wifi Kit or an Accessible Reading Tablet
* these kits are to help Oakville residents who are 55+ and do not have access to the internet or technology, stay connected with friends and family and to access alternate formats of reading material for those with print disabilities
* to learn more, please call your local branch for more information
MagnusCards
* the MagnusCards app is designed to help individuals with autism or other special needs interact independently and with confidence in the Oakville community
* users can follow guides to library services by downloading the app for free through the App Store or on Google Play
Reading Aides
* Kurzweil Reading Machines available at Woodside and Central Branch
* ZoomText: a screen magnification software that allows customers to view the library catalogue and the internet in large print available at Woodside and Central Branch
* SmartView: a magnifier that enhances all reading materials (magazines, newspapers, photographs, bills) is available at the Woodside Branch only
* VictorReader: a Daisy disc player
Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources
* through a partnership with the CNIB/CELA library, Woodside Branch is able to access the collections and services of the CNIB/CELA library on behalf of CNIB/CELA clients and Special Services customers
* collections of the CNIB/CELA library include Braille, Talking Books and magazines, electronic text and descriptive videos
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Offers special education services to students who require remediation, tutoring, accommodations or modifications to their programs.
Academic programs and services include:
* private senior elementary school
* private high school
* tutoring and remediation services for students, including students with learning disabilities
* academic upgrading for students and adults with learning disabilities
* affiliated with the Chisholm Assessment Centre providing educational assessments and counselling services for elementary, secondary and post-secondary students
Academic programs and services include:
* private senior elementary school
* private high school
* tutoring and remediation services for students, including students with learning disabilities
* academic upgrading for students and adults with learning disabilities
* affiliated with the Chisholm Assessment Centre providing educational assessments and counselling services for elementary, secondary and post-secondary students
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Major services:
- Instructional Remediation: one-on-one tutoring in reading/writing or math during the school year
- Reading Rocks: an 8-week one-on-one literacy program for children 6-12
- assistive technology
- transition skills workshops for pre-teen and high school aged students
- typing skills program
- parent workshops and lectures, advocacy training and support
- ongoing parent support through resource facilitation and in-school support as needed
- on-site loaning library - books, videos and resource materials
- community education through annual Conference held each spring
See website for more information
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Provides resources, services, information and advocacy for people with learning disabilities and/or ADHD, parents, teachers and other professionals * encourages research
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Therapeutic services -- counselling for adults, parents, adolescents and children * individual psychotherapy -- relationship problems, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, eating disorders * assessment services -- psychological, educational, learning disabilities for adults, adolescents and children * literacy centre for children -- remedial and corrective reading, and academic intervention * clients are seen by supervised graduate students
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Offers a structured language program for teachers, tutors, parents, and home schoolers, to help promote literacy and learning. This method of instruction combines techniques with teaching the structures of written English, sounds (phonemes), meaning units (prefixes, suffixes, roots), and common spelling rules. Program includes:
- Teaching manual with test materials
- Student readers, activity books, and tracking sheets
- Laminated cards for literacy activities
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COVID19 Offices closed; virtual services available, including Camp Towhee, call or visit CDI website for details
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Children's mental health centre, including assessment, planning and case coordination, clinical services and treatment groups for children and youth, individual counselling, parenting and family counselling, and parent support groups
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Children's mental health centre, including assessment, planning and case coordination, clinical services and treatment groups for children and youth, individual counselling, parenting and family counselling, and parent support groups
- workshops, community education and engagement, and consultation to schools, social agencies and community groups
- Towhee Summer Residential Program: residential therapeutic summer camp for children and youth 10-18 years
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COVID19 -- clients asked to stay home if feeling unwell
Programs and Services
Programs and Services
- support and guidance
- resource information,
- workshops
- support groups
- public awareness
- individual homework support and tutoring
- Reading Rocks Literacy Program - in person and virtual options
- Jump Math - in person
- programming to promote self-awareness and healthy behaviours - held in person
- workshops on conflict resolution, healthy relationships, peer pressure, online safety, self-esteem
- social skills
- life skills training
- problem solving strategies
- for children 6-13 yrs
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COVID19 Update
Individualized Assessments
- As of March 7, 2022 in-person services are available at all JVS Toronto locations. Services also available virtually.
Individualized Assessments
- psychovocational assessments for adults
- psychoeducational assessments for children
- assessments for gifted programs
- for youth and adults who have difficulty with social interaction
- diagnosis of learning problems in children, teens and adults
- remediation for adults with learning problems
- emotional intelligence testing
- vocational evaluations for employment, training and educational potential
- fee for service
- vocational counselling for students and adults
- fee for service
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A residential demonstration school for students with severe learning disabilities that also provides in-service teacher education and consultative services to school boards
Main Services:
School program
- an intensive and specialized program focusing on cognitive/language development for students with severe learning disabilities at elementary and secondary levels
- goals and objectives are set in all courses and there is a variety of credit courses offered in the secondary program
- assistive technology strategies are emphasized
- initial consultations initiated by student's home school
Residence program (Mon-Fri)
- a structured program including individual and group counselling, instruction in social skills and recreational activities for students with severe learning disabilities
In-service program
- designed for Ontario educators only
- one day workshops offered on learning disabilities and related topics that vary annually (see website in September for new list)
- one day visiting teacher programs allowing teachers to tour school and classes
Resources Services program
- designed for Ontario school boards to assist them in developing programs for students with learning disabilities
- educational assessments for students who are potential candidates for Trillium program
The Trillium Demonstration School serves as a catchment area inclusive of southern, central and mid-northern Ontario
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Program to support learning disability youth to gain skills and increase engagement opportunities
Earn industry certifications including the Yield Program certification, Project Management Training, CPR/First Aid, High 5 Training * free snacks and course materials * attend Professional Conferences at NO cost * develop professional references while gaining field experience
- Co-creation of Youth Service Projects: create community service programs with the support of program facilitators
- Professional Learning Training: Participants will be offered a series of certified workshops
- Direct Civic Engagement: Participants will develop community service projects within their community
Earn industry certifications including the Yield Program certification, Project Management Training, CPR/First Aid, High 5 Training * free snacks and course materials * attend Professional Conferences at NO cost * develop professional references while gaining field experience
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Offers information on learning disabilities and AD(H)D, referrals to community resources, support and guidance for parents and guardians and advocate on behalf of individuals with learning disabilities
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LDATD offers a wide variety of programs for children (ages 5-13) inculding:
- social skills development
- academic support
- navigating assistive technologies
- typing classes
- academic support
- after-school programming
- civic engagement opportunities
- employment programming/support
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Committed to creating a society in which people with Learning Disabilities (LDs) are able to achieve the full expression of their intellect and abilities and enabled to contribute in the workplace to their fullest
Providing:
Services and Programs:
Providing:
- Information about learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Support and guidance to parents and guardians concerning their children's rights in the school system
- Advocacy for both children and adults
- Information to community groups, schools, professional development days, conferences and seminars.
- Referral services
- Direct programming for children, youth and adults
Services and Programs:
- Adult Programs - Support for adults with Learning Disabilities / AD(H)D
- Children and Youth Programs
- Resource, Information and Advocacy
- Smart Aging
- Y.I.E.L.D Program
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Assists individuals and their families deal with learning disabilities
- monthly presentations with information and guest speakers
- advocacy support for parents
- library and resource facilitation
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Community centre, including early years and after school programs, parent support, social and recreation activities, and women's support program and sewing group
After school programs include learning help for grades 3-6, music, leadership development, summer day camps
Bridgeway Preschool/Parent Program
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information
After school programs include learning help for grades 3-6, music, leadership development, summer day camps
Bridgeway Preschool/Parent Program
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information
- social and recreational activities
- information and referral to community programs
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EarlyON Child and Family Centre, after school programs, support for parents of children with learning disabilities, seniors 55+ club, social and recreation activities
After school programs
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information
After school programs
- learning help for grades 2-6
- music, art, science activities
- summer day camps
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information
- social and recreational activities
- information and referral to community programs
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Provide counselling, support and tutoring services to children, youth and adults with Learning Disabilities. Help them achieve their full potential through a variety of programs tailored for the specific challenges they face.
Some programs are in person, some are online. See website for details.
Summer Camp available in Bradford for families in Simcoe County: July 30th to August 4th, 2023.
Some programs are in person, some are online. See website for details.
Summer Camp available in Bradford for families in Simcoe County: July 30th to August 4th, 2023.
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COVID19 -- Some programs run online, see website for details
Programs for children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities (LDs) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) including parent and adult support groups, tutoring services, advocacy and information and referral
Tutoring
Volunteer tutors from different diverse and educational backgrounds work one-on-one with children in grades 4-8 on:
Strategies for Life
Programs for children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities (LDs) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) including parent and adult support groups, tutoring services, advocacy and information and referral
Tutoring
Volunteer tutors from different diverse and educational backgrounds work one-on-one with children in grades 4-8 on:
- supporting students with homework help
- recognizing comfortable learning styles, learning strengths, and study habits which assist children in better learning
- assisting children with numeracy and literacy skills which need further development
- designed for girls ages 7-18 with a primary diagnosis of LDs and/or ADHD
- participants divided into age appropriate groups addressing the unique needs of girls with LDs and ADHD.
- for students in grades 7-8 diagnosed with LD and/or ADHD
- assists in developing life skills to succeed academically and vocationally
Strategies for Life
- one-on one program that focuses on the socio-emotional effects of LDs and Attention Deficit Disorder
- identifies unique challenges the participant may face and assists youth in developing resiliency.
- day camp for children with a primary diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
- safe, encouraging and positive environment for learning social skills
- activities include outdoor swimming, nature walks, and arts and crafts
- helps adults and/or youth with LD's and/or ADHD explore interests, strengths, and areas of need in order to pursue employment
- covers how to ask for accommodations in the workplace
- ensures clients have a full understanding of their LD's and develops client's confidence to join the workforce
- virtual support group to help guide caregivers through different stages of accepting and managing their child's Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
- monthly opportunity to meet and share common experiences, handle emotions, strategize for strengths and challenges in a positive way
- opportunity to network with individuals with LD's and/or ADHD, gain social support, problem solve and share successes.
- learn different strategies to deal with and manage LDs and/or ADHD.
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First point of contact for children and youth ages 0-18 with mental health concerns, intellectual disabilities, Autism or FASD. First place to contact for information, questions, and access to community resources and programs
Help navigate services available to children, youth, and their families. Complete an intake and make referrals for children and youth to get the services they need when dealing with:
Lead agency for Service Coordination Brant which provides coordinated service planning to families of children and youth with multiple service needs. Service Coordination ensures there is a clearly identified staff for each family to lead their service plan and support services working together to meet each family's unique needs
Lead agency for the Ontario Autism Program - Urgent Response Service - short-term supports for children registered with the Ontario Autism Program who are experiencing new or worsening high-risk behaviours
Manages the Community Information Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk database www.info-bhn.ca containing information on local community programs and services
Help navigate services available to children, youth, and their families. Complete an intake and make referrals for children and youth to get the services they need when dealing with:
- acting out behaviours
- aggression
- anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- bullying or being bullied
- child and family conflict
- depression
- drug and alcohol use
- grief
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
- hyperactivity
- intellectual disability
- managing anger
- parenting programs
- self-esteem
- self-harming; suicidal thoughts
- trauma
- worrying
Lead agency for Service Coordination Brant which provides coordinated service planning to families of children and youth with multiple service needs. Service Coordination ensures there is a clearly identified staff for each family to lead their service plan and support services working together to meet each family's unique needs
Lead agency for the Ontario Autism Program - Urgent Response Service - short-term supports for children registered with the Ontario Autism Program who are experiencing new or worsening high-risk behaviours
Manages the Community Information Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk database www.info-bhn.ca containing information on local community programs and services
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Licensed Paediatric specialists
Services provided:
Services provided:
- urgent care for children
- routine physicals for babies and children
- vaccinations
- pharmacy located next door
- videoconference appointments available
- special consultations are available for children on the Autism spectrum or with other Behavioural and Learning disabilities
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Opportunity to share information and common concerns ; public awareness of issues and challenges for people with learning disabilities ; support of legislative initiatives. Programs and services include:
Member of the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board to advise on best practices for teaching people with special needs.
- free information for children, their caregivers, and adults affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities
- sponsors many events and workshops with issues related to LDs and ADHD
- supports parents in advocating for their child - in school, Individual Education Plan (IEP) / Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) meetings
- outreach and education
- advising and advocacy
- support and guidance
- established peer support network for parents and caregivers
- provides list of tutors and sources for assessment
- Reading Rocks program
Member of the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board to advise on best practices for teaching people with special needs.
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Maplewoods Centre for Family Therapy and Child Psychology
Office: 519-824-4120 ext 52020Visit Website
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Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation services for a range of mental health, behavioural, and learning difficulties for children and adolescents.
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COVID19 -- All public health procedures are followed including daily screening of clients
Programs and services for differently abled children
Programs and services for differently abled children
- pre-school play program, school readiness programs
- direct instruction tutoring
- social skills from JK up to 20 plus
- play, behaviour, IBI and verbal-behaviour therapies
- autism and behaviour consultancy
- TEAM - Together Everyone Acquired More Program - parent guidance/support
- March break and summer camps
- workshops, parties and events
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