Supporting grandparents of children with special needs.
The Social Work team at the Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre is offering a workshop for grandparents whose grandchildren are OCTC clients 0 - 8 years of age with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or autism.
WHEN?
Wednesday February 29th, 2012
Registration & Refreshments: 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Workshop: 9:30 am -1:30 pm
Lunch will be provided
WHERE?
OCTC Thurston Site: 2211 Thurston Drive, Ottawa ON
Free parking
GOALS OF THE WORKSHOP:
➢ To meet other grandparents of children with special needs and to discuss common concerns and experiences.
➢ To discuss helpful strategies that enable grandparents to be supportive to their children and families.
➢ To learn about programs and services for children with special needs
and their families.
TO REGISTER:
Please contact Letty Salahor by Friday February 25th 2012
by email: lsalahor@octc.ca or by phone: 613-737-0871 ext. 2906
This workshop is offered in English. Registration is limited.
Please bring a $5 contribution to help us cover our costs.
If you cannot make it this time but would like us to leave your name on our list for a future grandparent group, please contact Letty at the contact information above.