Kids with physical disabilities and their families face many frustrations but for one family Easter Seals camp is a silver lining. At 14 years old Thomas is at the age where he wants to assert his independence but having cerebral palsy and limited mobility makes accomplishing this incredibly difficult and frustrating. Thomas’ disability also impairs his speech, so he is … [Read more...]
Annual General Meeting of Members of Easter Seals Ontario
The 97th Annual Meeting of the members of Easter Seals Ontario will be held at Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, 1st Floor, Toronto, Ontario on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Following the official business portion of the meeting, we will be presenting awards to our distinguished guests who have been champions for children and youth with physical … [Read more...]
National Physical Activity Measurement [NPAM] Study
$10 gift card and volunteer hours! [Ages: 4 – 17 years] We are inviting you and your child to take part in the “National Physical Activity Measurement [NPAM] Study” that is currently being conducted by Researchers at the University of Toronto, York University, and the University of British Columbia. The purpose of the NPAM study is to measure current trends in physical … [Read more...]
The Assistive Device Exchange (A.D.E.)
Since 1976, the Independent Living Services of Simcoe County & Area (ILS) has provided support and services to people with physical disabilities or limitations in Simcoe County and surrounding areas to assist individuals in leading dignified, productive, and independent lives. ILS has always promoted and encouraged opportunities for participation in our communities, … [Read more...]
Funding Helps Take Some of the Weight off Families’ Shoulders
Nine-year-old Katie loves horseback riding, skiing, dancing and soaking in the hot tub — quite a diverse list of activities for a little girl with a fragile medical condition. Meredith delivered Katie at 37 weeks with no complications. For the first few months, Katie was a healthy baby. However, at four months old, she began having seizures and was soon diagnosed with … [Read more...]
