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Recent News
Identifying Trends and Supports for Students with ASD
Fri, Jul 30th, 2010
There are 5,800 students identified with ASD currently in Ontario’s publicly funded secondary schools. School staff expect that approximately 1,100 of these students will seek to enter college or university between 2009 and 2011.
We All Need Accessibility
Fri, Jul 30th, 2010
People with disabilities should have the same kind of opportunities as everyone else. They should be able to move around from place to place, go shopping, get a job, eat out, or go to school — just like everyone else.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Jul 31st, 2010
Come and see 10 year old C-RAD get his wish. The local store, Long & McQuade, is providing electronic drum
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Specifically designed for youth 13-17 with a disability. Two weeks in August Monday to Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm.Participants will help to plan
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Useful ArticlesHow to Know If A Service Dog Is Right For YouBy Melissa Cooper Wed, Dec 30th, 2009
What Are Service Dogs?Service dogs are highly trained animals that provide physical assistance to people with disabilities. There is no standard breed, although many trainers choose to work with Golden Retrievers, Labradors and German Shepherds. Dogs are trained to perform a variety of tasks that may include picking up dropped objects, opening doors and drawers, turning light switches on and off, and fetching telephones, remote controls and articles of clothing. Specialized service dogs include seeing eye dogs, which provide specialized assistance to the blind, and hearing ear dogs, which alert deaf owners to sounds like alarms, crying babies, doorbells and ringing telephones. In addition to providing extraordinary practical help, service dogs offer companionship, devotion and affection to their owners. Read more at Suite101: http://disabilities.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_decide_if_a_service_dog_is_right_for_you#ixzz0bEkxg8QC |
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For many people, especially animal lovers, the benefits of owning a service dog seem clear. What is not always as clear are the daily demands and long-term commitment that owning a dog requires.
