Access Newsletter - Spring Edition 2023

Access

Spring Edition 2023

Meet the Community Support Team ..…..............2

Project Search York ……………………..……...….3

Online Workshops Calendars…...……………...4

Holiday Hearts…………………………..……….....10

Donation from RBC and Mindspace…………….11

Metroland Santa Fund &ESS care package…...12

UW Employee event ……………………….……...13

Membership Renewal……………………………...14

Income Tax Filing Clinic ……………....………....15

Family Initiatives ……………………………….….16

An Inspiring Story Anthony Go……………….17

Marketplace……………………………………...18

Resources…………………………...…...………....22

Thank You Donors…………….……………...……23

Community Support

ஆதரவு comunitario de apoyo

মর্থন

Meet the Community Support Team

Director of Community Development 905 294 4971 ext. 523

rsingarayer@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Kayla Slimkowich

Administrative Liaison

905-294-4971 ext. 385

kslimkowich@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Community Support Coordinator

(English, Tamil)

905-294-4971 ext. 703

akugathasan@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Crystie Lau

Community Support Coordinator

(English, Cantonese, Mandarin) 905-294-4971 ext. 267 clau@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Puja Jit

Community Support Coordinator

(English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu) 905-294-4971 ext. 640 pjit@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Winny Ho

Community Support Coordinator

(English, Cantonese, Mandarin) 905-294-4971 ext. 382 who@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

To book your in-person meeting, please contact your Community Support Coordinator

Youth/ Adults Online Workshops March 2023

Wellness Wednesday: Easy Fitness

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3Dxtm2j

Meeting ID: 819 5486 8948

+17806660144

2 Get Ready for Work Series: Interview Preparedness

4:30pm – 5:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https:// bit.ly/40fiQqj

Meeting ID: 834 3668 9374

+16475580588

3

In-Person Workshop:

Cooking Series: Taste of India 11:00am – 12:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3HL7Mdd Meeting ID: 821 7692 7965

+14388097799

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3Z3Pjio Meeting ID: 820 5298 2641

+12042727920

9 Computer Skills Series:

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 11:00am – 12:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https:// bit.ly/3IVh32S

Meeting ID: 810 5553 1909

+17789072071

10

Fun Friday: Movie Day 1:00pm-2:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3IXXxTt Meeting ID: 895 8362 0068

+15873281099

Meeting ID: 898 4461 5297

+16475580588

Our Diverse Communities: Irish Heritage Month 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3ZswaXd Meeting ID: 883 7976 6933

+16475580588

16 Get Ready for Work Series: Following Up and Next Steps

4:30pm – 5:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3Zun3W1

Meeting ID: 849 6423 6796

+15873281099

17

In-Person Workshop: Fun Friday: Magic Show 1:00pm-2:45pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3m0zqKM Meeting ID: 843 5380 5633

+14388097799

No pre-registration required

11:00am –12:00pm Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3Y54MgL

Meeting ID: 885 4872 3447

+17789072071

22 Wellness Wednesday: Meditations

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3IZJf4A

Meeting ID: 876 8458 5252

+15873281099

23 Computer Skills Series: Introduction to Creative Tools

11:00am – 12:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3ksFg7w

Meeting ID: 876 3993 2833

+15873281099

24

Youth/ Adults Online Workshops March 2023

To access full March calendar visit http://bit.ly/3kAsAeJ

Parents/Caregivers Online Workshops March 2023

To access full March calendar visit http://bit.ly/3kAsAeJ

Parents/Caregivers Online Workshops March 2023

Zumba /Fitness (Mandarin)

Guest speaker: June Kwong

7:30pm-9:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3SAJp5Z

Meeting ID: 870 4209 3761

+12042727920

In-Person Workshop:

Community Living York South DropIn

(Mandarin, Cantonese, and Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu)

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Register in advance for this meeting: http:// bit.ly/3Z6gAAI

Understanding Stress and Burnout as a Caregiver

Guest Speaker: Shrid Dhungel

(The Ontario Caregiver Organization)

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3IsGKGw

Meeting ID: 827 9951 1858

+12042727920

Parents/Caregivers Online Workshops March 2023

27 29 29

Consent and Capacity Supported Decision-Making

(In partnership with ESS Support Services)

11:00am – 12:00pm

Pre-registration is required: http://bit.ly/3Y6ayid

South Asian Allies (Open

Day Program Panel

7:00pm – 8:30pm

Register in advance for this meeting: http:// bit.ly/41wEPty

Pre-registration is required

To access full March calendar visit http://bit.ly/3kAsAeJ

Family Initiatives

Parent operated programs are one of the strongest running groups, with parents taking the initiative to facilitate and launch new programs with the guidance of the Community Support Coordinators. Below you will find a list of programs in each area:

Thursday Night Entertainment Program (Ages 10+): Currently running virtual social activities every Thursday 7:00pm to 9:00pm. To register, contact Jude Farjami by calling 647-271-5487 or email j.farjami@gmail.com.

Special Dad’s Group: A social group for dads to engage in a variety of activities and discussions. The group meets virtually. To subscribe to their mailing list, visit specialdads.org.

Pink Ladies: This program is for young girls who want to have fun while working on selfesteem, encourage-age experiential learning, learning new life skills, creating friendships, community outings and so much more. Every Thursday from 6:30pm to 7:30-pm. To register, contact Kelly Wong at email kelly417@live.hk

Amazing Girls Group: his group is for mature ladies to build up friendship, independence, and enhance social and life skills. Every Saturday from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. To register, contact Amy So at email iama-myso@gmail.com.

Adapted Skills Weekend Program: A program for Tamil youth and young adults to socialize and participate in Yoga and Art Camp; Craft. Every Wednesday Camp; Saturday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. To register, contact Sumathy Seran by calling 416-554-9253 or email Sumathy, sumathy@thetcsn.com.

Inclusive Education Program Parent Session: Group for parents to discuss and learn about inclusive education and various resources available in the community as well as to connect with other parents. To register, email Mika Chow at mjchow@sympatico.ca.

Children's Program: Children program is for children between the ages of 8-16 years old and focuses on developing social skills and involve children in various activities such as art & craft, games and physical activities. Every Saturday from 10:30am to 12pm. To register, contact Shehla Sheikh at 905-737-0506 or email : shehlamoeen@hotmail.com

Boys Social Group: This small group program is designed to build social skills of teenagers and young adults with intellectual disabilities to promote positive social relationships with their peers. Ages 16+ recommended. Outdoor In-Person Sessions & Virtual Sessions on Google Meets every Wednesday 6:00PM – 8:00PM . For more information contact: Danielching0@yahoo.ca OR 416 887 9744

Meet the Marketplace and Learning Academy

Kathy Lu

Program Manager Marketplace

klu@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Leigh Rempel

Community Support Worker Learning Academy

lrempel@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Karen Penton

Community Options Coordinator Marketplace

kpenton@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Dee Manikam

Community Options Coordinator Marketplace

dee@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

How to Join Meeting

Step 1: Check Email for “invitation” from the host. Be sure to check your junk email as it may be in there.

Step 2: Click the link and you will be transferred to a waiting room where the host will let you in when they can.

Step 3: If there is a password for the meeting be sure to check the email for one. You can copy and paste it to the “Meeting ID” prompt.

Step 4: When in the meeting you have the option to mute and unmute yourself. It is muted if the microphone icon has a “slash” through it and is unmuted if it does not have it.

** Please note the registration window for Spring starts March 13th -31st!

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