The ticket # drawn for the 50/50 draw at the 1:00 p.m. Rookie Game at Budweiser Gardens in London, ON on Sunday, September 18, 2016 is: 302600 If you have this ticket, please contact Stacey Law at 1-888-278-7797. … [Read more...]
Improvement to Special Services at Home (SSAH)
The Minister of Community and Social Services (MCSS) announced on September 2nd that families will no longer have to re-apply each year for the Special Services at Home (SSAH) Program. Funds will automatically be renewed at the same level each year, as long as the child is eligible. Families are still expected to report changes in residence or care needs but they won’t be … [Read more...]
Youth Invited to Share Their Vision for an Accessible Canada
The Government of Canada invites youth to share their vision for an accessible Canada: Youth with disabilities and youth who have life experience, work experience or academic experience related to disability can apply to be part of a National Youth Forum, hosted by the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, taking place this November in … [Read more...]
Now recruiting 2017 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassadors!
Do you know a child with a physical disability who could be the face and voice of Easter Seals Ontario? Each year, Easter Seals designates outstanding young people to represent children and youth with physical disabilities across Ontario as our Provincial Ambassadors. Provincial Ambassadors have the opportunity to speak in front of audiences at major Easter Seals events, be … [Read more...]
I’m the Lucky One – New Charity Single Addresses Ignorance Towards People with Disabilities
Bob Hallett of Great Big Sea and two-time Juno winner, Valdy, have joined 13 emerging singers from Spectra Talent Contest to record "I'm the Lucky One"—a love song written from the perspective of an able-bodied person who falls for someone with a disability. The inspiration for I'm the Lucky One came several years ago. At the time, Spectra's Executive Director and song … [Read more...]