Please note that SCS EXPRESS will be taking a summer break and will be back in the fall!
Join us to learn about the progress we have made over the past year in supporting people with developmental disabilities!
(Image: Last year's Annual General Meeting)
We are pleased to invite you to our 29th Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 18th at 6 p.m. at SCS’ offices, 1400 St. Laurent Boulevard, Suite 507, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4. Please RSVP by Monday, June 10th by email: lhupe@SCSonline.ca.
Roommates to Independence
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Our Housing Navigators spoke with Alexa and Kelly. These two ladies moved into a new building in Ottawa a couple of months ago after living together for 10 years as housemates in a home that their parents had created. The option to move into this new building was made possible by the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Community Housing, who gave priority for 10 eligible people with a developmental disability the opportunity to have their own lease and live in this beautiful new building.
Watch this video to discover the journey of Kelly and Alexa, who now live in their own apartment, and to hear some tips on what makes a good roommate.
According to Kelly's mother, they have changed since they have moved into their own apartments.
They both took this opportunity very seriously and wanted to succeed.
Now, they are excelling, and they have gone beyond what was expected of both of them. They are positive, independent, and engaging with their community.
A piece of advice from Kelly's mother for other parents is to never see any limitation. Never close any door. Keep them all open.
The New Social Assistance Digital Application
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Applying for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) just got easier.
The new Social Assistance Digital Application lets you apply online, verify your identity electronically and even check your application status.
Money to help you and your eligible family members with living expenses, including food, and rent
Health benefits, including prescription drugs and vision care
Employment support to help you find and keep a job or advance your career
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board looks to integrate more special needs kids into general classroom
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"It could mark the biggest change in 25 years, as the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board looks to overhaul its elementary programs, a decision that could integrate more special needs students into the general classroom."
Ausome Ottawa announced it's shutting down, the second non-profit in a short period of time, after Thinking in Pictures Educational Services announced its sudden closure
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"This year to date, Ausome has received half of the funding it received in the same period last year. That's simply not enough — not even close. With inflation making the cost to operate more expensive and charitable giving to small charities on the decline, we can't see a path forward," co-founder Liisa Vexler wrote.
"It really puts parents and their kids in a difficult position. The waitlist situation is almost impossible to quantify because the waitlists are for activities, for programming, for support programs. Ausome Ottawa is the second organization to announce its closure within a week. Thinking in Pictures Educational Services announced its sudden closure on Friday."
There's still time to find Summer Camps for Children
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There are still places available at some camps!
Summer camps offer the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs, such as summer sports (like horseback riding), science, arts, and more! Summer camps offer unique opportunities for growth.
At SCS, we can help families explore summer camp options that may be of interest to them. To that end, each year we create a list of summer camps that families can use to find out which camps meet their needs and to get more information.
SCS is the initial point of contact for people who have a developmental disability and autistic children. We help people find available resources 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. Click here to see our Services
Contact us
Service Coordination Support (SCS) For People with Developmental Disabilities 1400 boul. St. Laurent Blvd., Suite 507, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4 Tel:613-748-1788 Email:admin@scsonline.ca
The resources listed are for informational purposes only, and do not represent a privileged association with SCS. By using these resources, you assume all risk and responsibility.
