Opportunities and Information
Autism Awareness Jewelry
Tia Vetere, owner and creator of I Candy Crystals - Handmade Rings & Things by Tia, has created some beautiful Autism Awareness jewelry along with lots of other beautiful pieces that are must haves. 10% of sales on autism awareness items will be donated to Autism Ontario – Peterborough.
Shop here and use coupon code PETAO to receive free shipping!
College/University Link
Is your child going away to college/university this year or soon? You may want to check out this site: www.coultervideo.com/FirstyrCollegeessay.htm
Community Integration through Cooperative Education
Community Integration Through Co-operative Education (CICE) is a 2 Year, 4 semester Ontario College Certificate program offered through Fleming College in Peterborough. The CICE program is open to adults with Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mild Intellectual Disabilities or Brain Injury. The program provides students with a unique opportunity to continue their education in an inclusive college environment. Through this program, students:
- Strengthen independence and self-confidence in order to enhance active participation in the community
- Interact with other students to reach personal, academic and vocational goals
- Build workplace skills through 3 co-op placements
- Receive on-the-job training from leading employers in the Peterborough area
- Choose electives from mainstream college courses, with course learning outcomes modified by an Integration Facilitator to match the individual student’s learning style and capabilities.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be 19 years of age or older on the first day of classes and have one of Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mild Intellectual Disabilities or Brain Injury.
Download the CICE program postcard HERE.
Click HERE to be taken to the Fleming College CICE website for more information. Contact information is provided on the website.
Movie Passes! Access 2 Entertainment
This is a great offer!
Easter Seals / March of Dimes will send you a card that allows a caregiver to get in for free when the special needs person pays the regular rate!
Download and fill out this form. Send it in to Easter Seals / March of Dimes (Toronto) and they will send you a card that allows a caregiver to get in for free when the person with special needs pays the regular rate. The card is good for 5 years. Please read all of the fine print.
Animating Autism
Beginning in mid-January 2011, Beyond 1 Film organized a hand-drawn animation class for individuals with autism. The workshops were held at the Autism Society of Berks County in Reading, PA. Animating Autism documents the process of creative collaboration and follows Andrew, Cal, Blake, Jayson, Kaleigh, Nicco, and Isaiah as they form friendships and learn about the techniques and technology needed to turn their sketches into movies. The final cut is complete and DVDs will soon be available to purchase.