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Easter Seals News Archive
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Help Fill Easter Seals Kids’ Wish Lists
With your help, we can fill wish lists this holiday season and help provide children with access to the world. Here’s how you can make a difference… Nathan wishes for…
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Special Education Advisory Committees (SEAC) Volunteer Positions
Did you know that according to Ministry of Education statistics: • Almost 14% of students (288,526) in public schools were reported to be receiving special education programs and services. •…
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Judy Brunton: Regal Gifts, Mabel’s Labels, Oliver’s Labels and Lovable Labels Fundraising
Judy Brunton, an Aurora mom, has been fundraising for Easter Seals Ontario since 2006. Throughout this time, she has been strongly involved in the Easter Seals annual 10k Run/5k Run…
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Communicating for Success at School
There are a number of strategies that can be used by parents to develop a positive relationship, improve communication and enhance co-operation between home and school. Parents can: 1. Build…
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Summer Play Boosts Learning
Summer weather is ideal for outdoor activities. There is an enormous range of potential health benefits associated with physical activity, many of which are particularly relevant for people with disabilities….
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Summer Learning Opportunities
Children and youth with special needs may be at risk to “lose” or forget some of the skills they have been learning at school. There are many things you can…
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EASTER SEALS ONTARIO WELCOMES DUNCAN HAWTHORNE AS NEW CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EASTER SEALS ONTARIO WELCOMES DUNCAN HAWTHORNE AS NEW CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS For immediate release Toronto, Ontario, May 30, 2012 – Easter Seals Ontario is proud to announce that Duncan…
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Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC)
Should I attend the IPRC? Or should I waive the right to an IPRC this year? The initial Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) for a student may take place…
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Special Education Volunteer Opportunities
Easter Seals is looking for volunteers to represent children with physical disabilities on school board Special Education Advisory Committees (SEAC). Every school board in Ontario is required to have a…
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Inspiration from an Easter Seals youth
Jordan Thompson-Bird is a high school student at St. Basil’s high school in Sault Ste Marie with cerebral palsy. He uses a computer communication device to speak and is currently promoting…
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2012 Easter Seals Ambassadors
Brandon McAuley 2012 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador Like many twelve year old boys, Brandon McAuley enjoys playing Lego, video games and going to summer camp. At school, math tops his…
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Happy Birthday to Us!
Today, November 28, 2011, marks the 89th anniversary of Easter Seals Ontario. Easter Seals will commemorate our 90th year throughout 2012 with events across the province. Check back frequently to…
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Easter Seals Mom Shares Story of Choices
Toronto, ON, October 20, 2011 — For most parents, the choice to enroll their children in after-school sports such as hockey is an easy one. However, Debbie Braun, parent of…
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New Facility at Camp Woodeden Benefits Youth with Physical Disabilities
LONDON, ONTARIO – Federal, provincial, and Easter Seals Ontario representatives celebrated the completion of a new multi-sport activity centre at Easter Seals Camp Woodeden. Camp Woodeden has been a home…
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December 3: International Day of Disabled Persons
According to the United Nations, approximately 10 per cent of the world, or 650 million people, live with disabilities. Each year on December 3, the UN observes the International Day…