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Supporting and building decision-making capacity

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When: May 30, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom

On May 30th, join Janet Klees (Executive Director, Durham Family Resources) Amy Sweet (Director, Windsor Essex Brokerage for Personal Support), and other guests TBA, to learn how to help build …

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Connect IRL

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When: May 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: The Gathering Place, 850 King St W #20, Oshawa, ON L1J 8N5, Canada

Join us on Thursday, May 23rd from 10:00am to noon in the Gathering Place for Connect IRL (In Real Life) a discussion group for families with young children. We continue …

Making the Most – Weekend Retreat!

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When: May 31, 2024 – June 2, 2024 all day
Where: Elmhirst Resort, Keene, Ontario, 1045 Settlers Line, Keene, ON K0L 2G0, Canada

Imagining Home Meeting

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When: February 7, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom

Thinking About Housing for a Loved One with a Disability? Imagining Home is a group of like-minded people delving into finding and creating “home” for a loved one with a …

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Family Stories: Navigating the Future Path

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When: April 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom

A 3-part series designed specifically for and with family members and friends who will be the next generation to plan for and support the good lives of their loved ones. …

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Recognizing Capacity Video Launch

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When: February 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: The Regal Room, 416 Centre St S, Whitby, ON L1N 4W2, Canada

After a sneak preview at the recent Stories by the Fire evening, DFR will officially launch our new video collection which focuses on the experiences of families as they came …

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Social Role Valorization Including 10 Related Themes

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When: February 27, 2024 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Where: The Gathering Place, 850 King St W #20, Oshawa, ON L1J 8N5, Canada

Social Role Valorization Including 10 Related Themes: A High-Order Concept for Addressing the Plight of Societally Devalued People and for Structuring Human Services Description of the workshop: This workshop provides …

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Springing into Possibilities

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When: January 24, 2024 @ 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Where: Online via Zoom

The last few years have been challenging in lots of ways, and yet there have also been some good things happening for many families of school-aged children and youth! Join …

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Stories by the Fire

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When: December 13, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St, Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z3, Canada

We are approaching our ninth annual Stories by the Fire, and you’ll want to get your tickets so you can join us! We are back to an in-person event this …