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Click here to read the touching story of how two little girls Marleigh and Alexis were brought together by Grandview's Familiy Facilitator.
Stories like this would not be made possible without the generous support of...
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August 26-28 Conference: Make it Happen 2010:
Building Success for Learners who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This Conference is for parents/caregivers as well as professional development educators.For complete details and online registration click here. |
Calling All Dads
Ever feel like the guys at work, the gym or hockey just don't get the constraints on your time and resources because you are a Dad of a child with special needs? Then you might welcome the chance to just talk with other Dads whose lives are similar to yours and who just might 'get it'. In this group you will have the opportunity to just be yourself. The group is led by Steve Kirk, Family Support Worker for more Information contact: Steve 905.619.6551 x. 4257. |
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New Online Resource Check it out!
Disability Doorway
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| Calling All Golfers!
Golf Fore Grandview Kids Charity Golf Classic is looking for you!
Whether you are a single, pair or team looking to play. This is your chance to hit the links while supporting children and youth with special needs.
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Charmz 4 Charity has currently raised close to $1,000.00 in support of
Grandview Kids. Many thanks to the kids from Kids & Company Ajax and Kindie Group Byron Street Sunshine Child Care!
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 Research Comes Alive at Grandview!
Grandview has been invited to participate in a research project about the long term effects of Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Through research and clinical experience, we already know that Botox® improves spasticity, helps tight muscles grow better and gives an opportunity for the child to strengthen opposing muscles. It certainly seems like giving a child Botox® injections into tight leg and arm muscles at young age helps them with long term mobility goals like speed of walking and how much they use a walker, however this has not actually been proven with research. This is a key question for the staff at Grandview to know the answer to, to ensure that we are providing the best care to all children with Cerebral Palsy.
The Centre is currently participating in a study entitled, "Long Term Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin." The study is being conducted at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Sick Kids. Read More
Now available online, 'Opening the Door for Children with Cerebral Palsy' click here to view. |
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 The Power of One
At Grandview Children's Centre, we take great pride in our most valuable asset, our staff. Our talented staff work hard every day to make Grandview a warm and welcoming place where the needs of children and their families can be met with dignity and respect. Winnie Wong, a Physiotherapist at the Centre, recently received Grandview's Power of One Award at our Annual General Meeting on June 17, 2010.
As hilarious as this sounds, Winnie began her rehabilitation interest with growing corn! She has always enjoyed working with kids, from babysitting them in her younger years to running summer day camps.
Winnie graduated from the Physiotherapy program at UBC in 2002. She first worked in Vancouver, and then moved to Ontario in the fall of 2002. At Grandview Children's Centre, she has been the Adolescent Program Physiotherapist for almost 7 years. "It is a rewarding challenge to be a part of the supportive and enthusiastic team for the teens and their caregivers," said Winnie. Winnie's clients describe her as 'passionate'. One even commented that, "Just when things get easier, she makes it harder!" It is with this attitude that Winnie motivates her clients to be as independent as possible, and to live a healthy active life. Her other important role at the Centre is organizing the Orthopedic Clinic. In her spare time, Winnie gets her adrenaline rush from running, rock climbing and downhill skiing.
To nominate a Grandview Staff Member for the Power of One Award click here. |
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 Grandview Receives Accessibility Award at the 2010 EmployABILITY Awards GalaBarb Olsen, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees and Vicky Earle, Executive Director Grandview Children's Centre, attended the Durham Region Employment Network 2010 EmployABILITY Awards Gala on Tuesday June 1, 2010. Grandview Children's Centre was presented with an Accessibility Award as a result of a nomination by the City of Oshawa Accessibility Committee. A newcomer to Durham noted the warm friendly and supportive welcome she and her daughter received at Grandview. "It is daunting to relocate with a child who has special needs, and parents who need support," she commented. "But Grandview staff made the transition considerably less difficult thanks to the wonderful staff's initial reception and follow-up care." |
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Grandview's Preschool Outreach Program, Remember It's Never too Early!
Grandview would like to remind child care providers that through the Preschool Outreach Program, consultation from a Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, and Audiologist is available to address concerns you may have in regards to a child attending a licenced preschool or daycare program. Click here to download a copy of our program brochure.
We recognize and support early intervention as of key importance in the development of preschool children. So, as we head into the fall with children starting at preschool, we encourage child care providers to refer younger children to the infant and toddler programs. Strategies to assist a very young child in their development can be provided to the teachers.Click here to contact us. |
Autism Ontario 2010 One-to-One Support Worker Reimbursement Fund for Children and Youth with Autism
The Autism Ontario 2010 One-to-One Support Worker Reimbursement Fund is available to Ontario families of children or youth with Autism who retain the services of a one-to-one support worker for their child to attend a community summer camp or summer program. For complete details, including application form, click here.
CALPYSO... A New Autism Ontario Web Service for Families of Children and Youth With Autism
Calypso is a specialized resource from Autism Ontario designed to help Ontario parents/caregivers find the right camp or camp program for their child or youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder click here to check it out!
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Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education Day for Students with Autism and Non-Verbal Learning Disability
On July 9th 2010 York University's Counselling and Disability Services department is hosting a Post-Secondary Transition Information Day for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) or a Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NLD). This workshop is primarily intended for students (and their families) who are planning on attending any post-secondary college or university in Fall 2010. However there are some spaces for students who are not yet graduating from high school this year. For complete details, including registration information, click here. |
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 Autofest 2010 Get Your Draw Tickets Now!
Click here to WIN a 2010 Camaro Sport Coupe - North Oshawa Lions Club
Click here to enter the 50/50 draw - Oshawa West Lions Club. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Last year the winner took home $5000.00. Get your tickets now!
Come out August 27,28,29 to Lakeview Park Oshawa to support Grandview Kids at Autofest!! Proceeds of ticket sales will be donated to Grandview Children's Foundation...with you on their side a whole world opens up. Both draws will take place on August 29, 2010 at Autofest.
Grandview would like to thank the Motor City Car Club, North Oshawa Lions Club and Oshawa West Lions Club for their continued support in helping children and youth with special needs. |
 Support Team Grandview in the 2010 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon!
Run, walk or wheelchair for our Grandview Kids and help make a
difference in a child's life! ...with you on their side a whole world opens up
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 World Rock Symphony Orchestra: Britain Rocks!
Click here to order your tickets in support of Grandview Children's Foundation, for WRSO! Rock symphonic arrangements of famous songs by: The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and more!
Saturday, September 25th 2010
General Motors Centre, Oshawa
8:00PM
Includes a six-piece rock band, 6 feature Rock singers, a Grammy-award-winning gospel chorale and orchestra, performing a gigantic collection of Britain's greatest classic rock hits for one show only! DON'T FORGET TO USE PROMO CODE: GRAND |
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