Celebrating Success and Raising Awareness of FASD in Manitoba
Housing Individuals with FASD is essential
The implementation and maintenance of meaningful housing service delivery and supports to better understand how to meet the needs of individuals with FASD is essential. The challenges navigating conventional housing support systems are pervasive and felt by many individuals with FASD. The Yukon Symposium: A Mosaic of Options shared the following videos which speak more to the state of housing and the challenges felt by individuals with FASD. Take a look!
Realities & Possibilities: A Virtual Presentation by Myles Himmelreich
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. via Microsoft TEAMS
Myles will share his personal experiences living with FASD, including how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted him, and encourage young people to recognize their strengths and successes.
This presentation is intended for youth in grades 7-12 and young adults up to 21 years old, who have a confirmed diagnosis of FASD and have been informed of their diagnosis, along with a caregiver or support person.
What Parents & Caregivers need to know about Sexual Exploitation Virtual presentation via TEAMS
Tuesday, March 9th from 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday, March 11th from 1:30 -2:30 PM
The Interlake Sexual Exploitation Educators (ISEE) committee would like to acknowledge Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week by providing a FREE virtual presentation to parents & caregivers. The one-hour session will explore the various ways that children & teens can be exploited virtually. Parents learn the dangers of popular social media and how it can put kids at risk for sexual exploitation and affect their mental health. By providing information and strategies, we hope to empower caregivers to help keep kids safe. Awareness is key!
A device with a camera is required to participate
Attendees have a chance to win a $50.00 Master Card gift card!
To register: Cheryl at choium@lssd.ca or 204-785-8224
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Another GREAT opportunity to have your voice heard!
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth’s (MACY) Youth Engagement Program is conducting a research project on services provided to children who live with disabilities and they are looking for children and youth who may be interested in having their voices heard regarding their experience in receiving disability services. FOR FULL DETAILS Click here!
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Posted: March 11, 2021 by Shannon Foster
FREE Webinar on the Disability Tax Credit
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