SCS EXPRESS - February 2017, Service Coordination e-Newsletter

SCS EXPRESS, the monthly e-newsletter of Service Coordination (SCS), provides updates on SCS’ latest activities, features useful resources in your community and it includes important news from the developmental services sector.

From time to time, SCS EXPRESS invites you to participate in initiatives that could be useful to you, like information sessions.

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SCS is the agency selected to manage the application and allocation process in Ottawa for the 2017-2018 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Initiative. We are provided $142,500 to be allocated directly to families for children with a diagnosis of ASD/PDD to assist them with their respite needs. Together with our colleagues across the region, an application process was developed to allocate the fund. The initiative targets individuals meeting the ASD criteria, aged 0 to 17 years (up to the 18th birthday).

Click here to learn more about the 2017-2018 ASD Initiative

We all want a better community where all people have great opportunities and lifestyles of their choice. Yet, many of the vulnerable people served in the system are in isolated situations. This presentation takes a close look at the reasons why these struggles have existed and offers a community building perspective designed to shift the culture to be more inclusive and supportive to all people.

Watch the presentation here

For the past 43 years Al has been associated with CLASS, a full service non-profit organization supporting people with disabilities, where he currently serves as Chief Executive Officer. He has been particularly active in looking at best practice aspects in disability services and the shift from micro services to macro approaches.

Click here to learn more about Al Condeluci's books

You will have the opportunity to:

Participate in a Worker Meet & Greet with respiteservices.com
Learn more about the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Get an introduction on Developmental Services Ontario Eastern Region (DSOER)

Click here to read the flyer

Where: Service Coordination for People with Developmental Disabilities, 150 Montreal Road, Ottawa, K1L 8H2, Room 301 (3rd floor)

When: March 1st 2017, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

As space is limited, please reserve your spot as soon as possible by contacting Service Coordination at 613-748-1788 –press0 or by email at Administrative.Support@scsottawa.on.ca

Through LifeShare, Ontario families and citizens (home providers) can offer a safe and nurturing environment for adults with developmental disabilities (home sharers).

LifeShare (also known as host family) is so much more than providing a room in your home. Being a home provider means you’re giving someone with a developmental disability “a place in your heart, a place in your home.”

People with developmental disabilities are active participants in their communities. They can be athletes, artists, employees, advocates, community volunteers, neighbours and friends. They’re an important part of the community and contribute to the strength of our province.

LifeShare helps adults with developmental disabilities who are 18 and older live as independently as possible in their communities.

Click here to learn more about LifeShare

About Service Coordination for People with Developmental Disabilities

Service Coordination for People with Developmental Disabilities (SCS) is the initial contact for individuals who have a developmental disability or autism in the Ottawa region. We help people find the supports and services in the community that are needed to assist them in their daily lives. One of our important goals is to empower families and individuals to make informed choices about the supports they seek.

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