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Spring into Learning Series – May 3
May 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Spring into Learning Series
- What: If you are a caregiver, family member, community member, or professional with experience working with individuals with disabilities, this symposium is for you. Join us for a day of learning, resources and guest speakers. Free event with lunch included (child care also provided).
- When: Saturday, May 3, 9 am to 3 pm
- Where: Five Counties Children’s Centre (800 Dutton Road) in Peterborough
- To Join: Pre-register now by completing our online form. To learn more, contact our Client and Family Engagement Lead Hayley Hodges at hhodges@fivecounties.on.ca or 1-888-779-9916, ext. 215.
- Spring into Learning Series features:
- Presenter Adam White (local educator and former Five Counties client) giving a personal account about growing up with a disability
- Parent Adelle Purdham (educator, author and parent disability advocate) leading a workshop on Ableism and Allyship
- Presentation on the F-Words of Child Development (a more positive way to think about your child and their goals) by Five Counties clinician Ashley Parsons
- Tabletop exercise on helping Five Counties enhance its family engagement efforts
- Mix and mingle session with other participants
- Lunch and snacks included.
