Bethesda is pleased to offer Foundational Family Services for children/youth and their families who are registered with Children’s Behaviour Services (CBS) at Bethesda and ANY family across the province who is registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
Bethesda’s Service Coordinators can:
• Provide information about service options and assist with program registration
• Answer questions and share resources
• Assist families completing OAP funding applications
• Help families reconcile their OAP funding expense forms
Families can contact a Service Coordinator by calling 905.684.6918 ext. 170, or sending an email to serviceinfo@bethesdaservices.com to book an individual consultation.
Supports inclusive of the whole family are offered in a variety of different formats including:
• Parent/Caregiver Support Groups
• Groups
• Social Recreational Groups
• Youth Advisory
Browse this publication for information on available interactive workshops that cover topics related to the early years through to young adulthood.
Brief consultations are single or time limited (1-3) individualized sessions that are focused on specific needs or goals. Parents/caregivers can meet with a clinician to ask questions, review resources and discuss a variety of strategies that relate to their child’s social skills, life skills, communication and behaviour. Examples of topics that can be discussed during a clinic appointment include, but are not limited to: behavioural concerns, teaching new skills, increasing independence, completing OAP registration and funding applications and learning about community resources. Brief Consultations focus on proactive strategies. Call 905.684.6918 ext. 170 to request an appointment.
Transition supports are offered to support children, youth and their families during different life stages and changes, e.g. starting school, new diagnosis.
Meet one-on-one with a Service Coordinator to help parents and caregivers navigate autism services in the Niagara Region and the province. The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and one-time funding, and evidence-based services, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), will be reviewed.
DATE/TIME Available by individual appointment upon request. Virtual, phone, or in-person appointments available.
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Training is an approach that teaches how to become more psychologically flexible. This approach helps us to embrace life, mindfully connecting to things that are important to us. We learn to struggle less with difficult experiences and feelings. ACT does not attempt to directly change or stop unwanted thoughts or feelings; rather, it helps us develop a new mindful relationship with those experiences. We learn to become more open and live more consistently with who and what we care about. This 6-week workshop is appropriate for parents of children ages 8+ years.
DATE/TIME Tuesdays April 11 - May 16 7:00pm - 9:00pm
LOCATION Virtual
This 8-week caregiver training course incorporates essential elements of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and comprehensive behaviour supports. The curriculum includes proactive and reinforcement strategies, communication training and teaching skills for everyday living. This course can assist in skill building and decreasing challenging behaviour in children and youth.
DATE/TIME Mondays
April 17 - June 12
(break May 22 for Victoria Day)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
LOCATION Hybrid in person and virtual
This workshop is focused on understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with compassion and sensitivity; giving an overview of ASD from a medical perspective and a caregiver’s perspective.
DATE/TIME Tuesday April 4 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
This workshop is designed to support parents who have received a new diagnosis for their child. Using the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), parents will be provided with a model that will assist them in understanding and managing the emotional waves that often overwhelm caregivers when dealing with a new diagnosis with their child.
DATE/TIME Tuesday April 18 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LOCATION Virtual
What is ABA? This workshop will explore the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), which is the field of Psychology dedicated to understanding and improving behaviour. Learn how ABA can change behaviour in order to improve the quality of life for all individuals.
DATE/TIME Tuesday April 25 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LOCATION Virtual
Is your child showing readiness signs for toilet training? This workshop will help parents and caregivers recognize readiness skills and patterns of current toileting behaviours and learn toilet training strategies based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). This workshop is best suited for parents of children aged 7 and younger.
DATE/TIME Tuesday May 2 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LOCATION Virtual
This workshop is designed for parents, caregivers and clinicians to cover a variety of positive behavioural approaches to introducing new foods or expanding food repertoires of children who are picky eaters. Strategies are covered in a practical step-by-step manner to address a range of feeding issues.
DATE/TIME Tuesday May 9 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
Caregivers will learn strategies that can be used to help children fall asleep and maintain a full night’s sleep. After attending the workshop, two individualized consultations are provided to support you in practicing these skills at home.
DATE/TIME Tuesday May 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
Do you have concerns about your child’s teeth? Is it difficult for your child to attend dental appointments? Does your child require support in seeing the dentist? We can help!
Bethesda has partnered with the Niagara College Dental Program to provide priming tools and support for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis, during a dental appointment and cleaning procedure.
Children must be registered with the Ontario Autism Program at Bethesda in order to participate.
• Children (age 5 – 15) receive a complete oral examination, cleaning, polishing and idividual oral hygiene instruction.
• Radiographs and fluoride treatments are provided as required.
• Fee is $30.00.
• Sealants are available at no charge.
• ABA Clinician from Bethesda will be present to support you and your child.
Monday, March 20, 2023
1:30pm and 5:30pm
Monday, April 3, 2023 1:30pm and 5:30pm
To find the Dental Clinic, enter the main entrance of the Welland Campus off of First Avenue. The clinic is located on the left side of the main lobby once you enter the building.
Cost is $30
For children 5-18 years of age. Receipt of payment may be submitted to individual insurance plans if applicable
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment for your child, please call 905.735.2211 ext. 7758. You may also contact the Dental Clinic by email at ncdentalclinic@niagaracollege.ca.
Please specify that you would like an appointment for the Bethesda clinic day.
This workshop will cover foundational information on the impacts of trauma including the definition of trauma, common signs and symptoms following exposure to trauma, the neurobiology of trauma, and how it impacts both the brain and the body, and more. Please note that this workshop will be foundational information only – no formal trauma counselling techniques or strategies will be provided.
DATE/TIME Monday April 17 5:30pm - 6:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are more likely to experience challenges accepting change in everyday routines. This workshop will provide you with Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) based strategies that will help increase your child’s flexibility. You will learn how to break down challenging situations and to support your child through proactive planning and teaching them to accept change. This workshop is most appropriate for children aged 2-10 years old.
DATE/TIME Tuesday May 30 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
This workshop in our Introduction to Teaching series will review strategies to begin teaching a child to request items they want/need using speech. This workshop is most appropriate for children aged 2-6 years old.
DATE/TIME Tuesday June 6 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
This workshop in our Introduction to Teaching series will introduce some of the strategies used to teach children imitation skills. This workshop is most appropriate for children aged 2-6 years old. This workshop is in partnership with the Welland Public Library.
DATE/TIME Tuesday June 13 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
A psycho-educational workshop designed for parents and caregivers to explore what happens on a physical level when a person experiences anxiety, and how that affects their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This workshop will explore anxiety from a mental health perspective, highlighting areas where anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often intersect. Targeted anxiety copings skills will be discussed, which can be implemented at home with children and teens.
DATE/TIME Monday June 19 5:30pm - 6:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
This workshop in our Introduction to Teaching series will review the importance of visual schedules and how to use a visual schedule effectively. This workshop is most appropriate for children aged 2-10 years old.
DATE/TIME Tuesday June 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
This interactive workshop is designed for teens who are interested in learning tools and strategies for using the internet safely. Topics include digital etiquette, risks and benefits of social media and private vs public information.
DATE/TIME Wednesday May 10 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
Mindfulness is a strategy that helps individuals stay grounded and focused in the present moment. Youth will practice mindfulness activities while learning about the benefits regular mindfulness will have for their wellness.
DATE/TIME Wednesday May 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
This workshop provides youth with information to successfully complete their daily morning routine. Participants will receive a supplemental package of resources. This workshop is best suited for high school aged youth.
DATE/TIME Wednesday May 24 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
Self-advocacy is learning how to speak up for yourself and make your own decisions about your life. It is about learning how to get information and expressing yourself appropriately. It involves knowing your rights and responsibilities and being able to problem solve. Join your peers to discuss these topics in a safe environment.
DATE/TIME Wednesday May 31 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The best thing about having your own money is that you get to decide how to spend it. Whether you get a weekly allowance, receive money or a gift card for your birthday, or find 5 bucks on the street, your first task for good money management is to think about shortterm and long-term goals. It will take a bit of practice to become great with money, but once you get the hang of it you will be one step closer to independence.
DATE/TIME Wednesday June 7 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Get ready for an exciting 2-hour superhero-themed workshop with Carousel Players! Our professional artist educator will guide participants through games and activities that will introduce them to drama, activate their imaginations, and tickle their funny bones. Join us as we enter imaginary worlds full of adventure and the age-old battle between good and evil while learning to create and perform our very own superhero characters. For children ages 8 to 12 who can work in groups without individual support.
DATE/TIME Saturday
April 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LOCATION In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
Get ready for an exciting 2-hour pirate-themed workshop with Carousel Players! Our professional artist educator will guide participants through games and activities that will introduce them to drama, activate their imaginations, and tickle their funny bones. Join us as we enter imaginary worlds full of adventure and the age-old battle between good and evil while learning to create and perform our very own pirate characters. For children ages 8 to 12 who can work in groups without individualized support.
DATE/TIME Saturday May 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LOCATION In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
PEERS is an evidence based social skills intervention for motivated teens who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict. Teens and parents attend 14 weekly group sessions for 90 minutes per week. Teens are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations, and will practice these skills during group socialization activities. Parents attend separate sessions simultaneously and are taught how to assist their teens in making and keeping friends. Parent participation required. Families will be contacted upon registration to complete a parent/youth screener to ensure this program is a good fit for your family.
AGE
DATE/TIME
13+ years Wednesdays
March 22 - June 21 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LOCATION In person at Niagara College
Welland Campus
100 Niagara College Blvd.
This group focuses on teaching children concepts around flexible thinking such as coping skills, big and little issues, compromise, and plan A-B-C. These skills are then applied throughout their everyday life. This program will be taught by a psychotherapist and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapist to provide a holistic approach to flexible thinking.
AGE
DATE/TIME
8-12 years
Thursdays
April 6 - June 1 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LOCATION In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
Home Alone is an interactive group where children can learn and practice social and life skills related to staying safe when alone. Group topics include stranger awareness, what to do in an emergency, home safety, calling 911, basic care for minor scrapes and cuts, internet safety, establishing a home alone routine, locking and unlocking a door and being responsible with a house key. This program is appropriate for youth who can follow multi-step instructions independently, communicate verbally and can participate in a virtual group setting.
AGE
DATE/TIME
10+ years
Thursdays
April 13 - May 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
In this in-person group, children will work collaboratively to build creative structures and work on sportsmanship skills. This group is designed for children who can work in groups with minimal prompting and support - verbal and collaborative play present.
AGE
DATE/TIME
9-12 years
Saturdays
April 15 - May 27 9:30am - 11:30am
LOCATION In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
In this in-person group, children will work on simple requesting and turn taking with peers. This group is designed for children requiring high levels of support with a ratio of 2 children per 1 staff.
AGE
DATE/TIME
5-8 years
Saturdays
April 15 - May 27 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LOCATION In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
Let Bethesda’s Pathways to Employment pre-employment training program be your teen’s first step towards looking for and keeping a job. We offer practical job skill training, job coaching and the tools your teen will need to find and keep a paid job in the community. Teens will learn about volunteer opportunities in their community, learn basic computer skills, and find out what employers look for when they hire.
AGES
DATE/TIME
14-18 years
Mondays
LOCATION
person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
AGES
DATE/TIME
9-13 years
Tuesdays
April 18 - May 30 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Boys Puberty
LOCATION Virtual
AGES
DATE/TIME
10-14 years
Tuesdays
April 18 - May 30 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION Virtual
* Families can choose to register for one in-person recreational group service at a time
Come play and explore with various percussion instruments, while creating pleasurable musical experiences with other kids your age. We will have a safe and positive outlet for self-expression through playing instruments of choice, singing along to familiar and new songs, moving to the music we create together and having fun learning together! Groups are lead by an experienced and certified Music Therapist. (2 staff with up to 5 children per group). A caregiver is required to stay with their child.
AGES
DATE/TIME
2-5 years (preschool)
Fridays
April 14 - May 26 11:00am - 11:45am
LOCATION
In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
This group is designed for children to practice their social skills though collaborative play with a focus on board games and gym games. Children in this group should be able to play with their peers with a 3 children to 1 staff ratio.
AGES
DATE/TIME
4-7 years
Saturdays
April 15 - May 13 9:30am - 12:00pm
LOCATION
In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
This group is designed for children and youth to practice their social skills while completing crafts and art projects together. Children should be comfortable in a group of 3 children to 1 staff ratio. This group will have an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter present to support children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
AGES
DATE/TIME
8-12 years
Saturdays
April 15 - May 13 1:00pm - 3:30pm
LOCATION
In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
Engage and express through this group drumming experience that welcomes people of all abilities. Tune in and connect with others through music making using the various percussion instruments provided. Feel the beat, make a rhythm, and build community together at this drum circle where everyone’s contribution is valued and appreciated. Provided as a Community Partnership led by Tamara Cottle.
AGES
DATE/TIME
6-11 years
Mondays
April 17, May 15, June 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LOCATION
In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
Engage and express through this group drumming experience that welcomes people of all abilities. Tune in and connect with others through music making using the various percussion instruments provided. Feel the beat, make a rhythm, and build community together at this drum circle where everyone’s contribution is valued and appreciated. Provided as a Community Partnership led by Tamara Cottle.
AGES
DATE/TIME
12+ years
Mondays
April 17, May 15, June 12 5:15pm - 6:15pm
LOCATION
In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
Tamara Cottle has been a performing artist and movement facilitator for over a decade. Passionate about building community and promoting wellbeing through music making, she hosts a monthly drum circle at Heartland Forest in Niagara Falls that welcomes drummers of all ages and abilities.
Come play and explore with various percussion instruments, while creating pleasurable musical experiences with other kids your age. We will have a safe and positive outlet for self-expression through playing instruments of choice, singing along to familiar and new songs, moving to the music we create together and having fun learning together! Groups are lead by an experienced and certified Music Therapist. (2 staff with up to 5 children per group).
AGES
DATE/TIME
5-8 years
Wednesdays
April 19 - May 31 5:30pm - 6:15pm
LOCATION
In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
Come play and explore with various percussion instruments, while creating pleasurable musical experiences with other kids your age. We will have a safe and positive outlet for self-expression through playing instruments of choice, singing along to familiar and new songs, moving to the music we create together and having fun learning together! Groups are lead by an experienced and certified Music Therapist. (2 staff with up to 5 children per group).
AGES
DATE/TIME
9-12 years
Wednesdays
April 19- May 31 6:30pm - 7:15pm
LOCATION
In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
This group is designed for children and youth to practice their social skills though collaborative play while also receiving one on one support. This group provides one on one support to children with higher support needs.
AGES
DATE/TIME
All ages Saturdays
May 27 - June 24 9:30am - 12:00pm
LOCATION In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
This group is designed for children and youth to practice their social skills through cooking and learning kitchen safety skills together. Children should be comfortable in a group of 3 children to 1 staff ratio. Limited spots available.
AGES
DATE/TIME
10 -14 years Saturdays
May 27 - June 24 1:00pm - 3:30pm
LOCATION In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
Come watch the Velveteen Rabbit presented by the Carousel Players at the Niagara Family Centre.
Fun for the whole family to watch a play and participate in a related craft
Details:
Families welcome!
Monday, March 27 5:15pm - 7:00pm
*Doors open at 5:15pm play begins at 5:30pm
In person at Niagara Family Centre 3310 Schmon Parkway
*Adults will be required to wear a mask
Join us for an opportunity for the whole family to make connections. Children and siblings will enjoy making new friendships in a safe environment while parents interact with each other separately. Power House will be leading activities for siblings. The theme this month is healthy self-esteem. Refreshments will be provided. Limited spots available.
AGES
DATE/TIME
All ages Monday
April 24 5:30pm - 7:00pm
LOCATION
In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
Join us for an opportunity for the whole family to make connections. Children and siblings will enjoy making new friendships in a safe environment while parents interact with each other separately. Power House will be leading activities for siblings. The theme this month is healthy nutrition. Refreshments will be provided. Limited spots available.
AGES
DATE/TIME
All ages Monday
June 5 5:30pm - 7:00pm
LOCATION In person at 3310 Schmon Parkway
Join us for an opportunity to make connections, share ideas and experiences, and ask and answer questions with the support of other families.
Calling all teens looking to become a peer mentor this year! Bethesda is offering a peer mentor training program taking place virtually with 1.5 hour sessions beginning in February. This training will outline expectations as a peer mentor including roles and responsibilities, conflict resolution and leadership skills. The goal is to empower future leaders to come along side and support other youth throughout the 2023 year!
Please contact a service coordinator to register at 905.684.6918 ext. 170 or email serviceinfo@bethesdaservices.com
AGES
14+ years Available by individual appointment upon request
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is an intervention based on the science of learning and behaviour. Clinicians work with individuals and their families to identify goals to increase behaviours/skills that are important to them and decrease behaviour that interferes with skill development and day-to-day functioning. ABA therapy can help increase a child/youth’s social communication, teach new skills and increase their independence. ABA involves designing, implementing and monitoring interventions that are supervised by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-D).
* To access an individualized behaviour service, a Clinical Treatment Plan is required.
The goal of intensive, comprehensive intervention is to increase a child’s rate of learning and improve cognitive, language, social and self-help skills. Children in EIBI receive 20-40 hours of therapy a week for a period of at least 6 months up to 2-3 years. EIBI has a three-tiered supervision model with Instructor Therapists providing direct therapy, a Senior Therapist supervising your child and their programming every week, and a BCBA Clinical Supervisor who is an approved provider on the OAP Provider List.
Cost: $70 per hour*
* Additional costs for mileage and travel time for community sessions.
Individualized ABA Services provide skill building and/or behaviour reduction programming designed to address the goals outlined in the Clinical Treatment Plan. The range in price for service reflects the type of professional that will be needed to best support your child’s treatment plan. Psychiatric Consultation is available for children and youth who are actively receiving a Behavioural Service at Bethesda. The consultation can be integrated into the child/youth’s Clinical Treatment Plan to assess and treat mental health concerns. All Behavioural Programs are supervised by a BCBA Clinical Supervisor.
Cost: $55-$75 per hour*
* Additional costs for mileage and travel time for community sessions.
Bethesda offers a variety of specialized services that can be accessed individually or as part of an integrated Clinical Treatment Plan.
A Psychological Assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation of a child/youth’s cognitive and adaptive functioning and may include measures of social emotional development and academic achievement. The assessment process may include interviews, observation, testing and consultation with other professionals. The assessment can be used to assess eligibility for developmental services.
Cost: $2500*
*Services may be eligible for billing to private insurance providers.
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a health profession that works with children/youth and their families to help identify factors that might be impacting a child/youth’s ability to participate in activities of daily life e.g. self-care, play, social communication and coping skills. OT assessment and intervention will focus on understanding how motor skill development, sensory responses, and visual-perceptual skill development are linked to the child/youth’s participation and provide therapeutic strategies to help enhance these skill areas.
Cost: $100 per hour
* Services may be eligible for billing to private insurance providers.
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) work with families who have concerns about their child/youth’s communication development. SLP’s assess and treat a broad range of speech, language, communication, swallowing and eating concerns.
Cost: $125 per hour
* Services may be eligible for billing to private insurance providers.
“The practice of psychotherapy is the assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional or behavioural disturbances by psychotherapeutic means, delivered through a therapeutic relationship based primarily on verbal or non-verbal communication” (Psychotherapy Act, 2007, Section 3). “In a therapeutic relationship, techniques are delivered to improve impaired judgement, insight, behaviour, communication or social functioning due to a disorder of thought, cognition, mood, emotional regulation, perception or memory”.
Some examples of why people reach out to a psychotherapist may include concerns with anxiety, depression/ suicidality, anger, stress, low self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, interpersonal relationships and many more.
Psychotherapeutic intervention may integrate various modalities into treatment, such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. All modalities are approached through a trauma-informed and cross-cultural lens.
The controlled act of psychotherapy is provided by a Registered Psychotherapist through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
We provide psychotherapy services primarily to children, adolescents and adults who either have a developmental disability with co-occurring mental health concerns or are related to someone with a developmental disability.
Emily is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She has completed an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Toronto and a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Emily completed her clinical training at the St. Catharines hospital in the outpatient mental health department where she was able to support individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns, providing both individual and group therapy.
Emily has been working in the developmental services field since 2020. Emily is very passionate about helping individuals with complex and comorbid mental health challenges. She utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, borrowing from many modalities. Some of the therapeutic modalities she uses include CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered therapy, all of which are approached through a traumainformed and cross-cultural lens.
Social Work is a regulated health profession that supports individuals, families, and groups to help improve their social, emotional, and overall sense of well-being.
Social work intervention may utilize modalities such as Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, and more.
Social Work intervention is provided by a Registered Social Worker through the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Social Work assessment and intervention will focus on the social and emotional wellbeing of the child or youth using a strengths-based, person-centered approach to understand the root cause of emotions, and provide psycho-education and emotional support to cope with difficult situations, thoughts, or feelings.
Allison is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She holds a college diploma in Social Service Work from Mohawk College, undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Social Work from the University of Windsor and Wilfrid Laurier University respectively, and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Waterloo. Allison has also completed post-graduate certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Allison has been working in the field of developmental services for over ten years, and has been a registered Social Worker since 2019. Allison uses a person-centred, trauma informed approach, integrating modalities such as Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, and more into her practice.
Thanks to Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and United Way Niagara, Bethesda was fortunate to receive a grant that will assist us connecting those we support with their community through the development of a tablet lending library.
Tablets will be available for all families accessing Children’s Services at Bethesda, including the Ontario Autism Program’s Foundational Family Services. If your family would benefit from access to a tablet for virtual services, please contact us to see if the Tablet Lending Library is the right fit for you.
Our deepest thanks go out to the Government of Canada and United Way Niagara for seeing the value in this initiative and helping us to connect our community.
