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Join Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) for the first Connection-Youth Series, where family-focused presentations will be delivered discussing how to create an environment where competitive employment is seen as the natural progression for young people who have a developmental disability once they leave the school system.

The two workshops are intended for families, caregivers, educators, service and health care providers, and anyone involved in the life of a child who has a developmental disability. Workshops for young children ( 0 -12 yrs of age) and youth (12 + and up) are available!

Check out the PDF flyers for more information and visit the Eventbrite pages to register:

Raising Expectations

Parents of children with developmental disabilities hear more about the deficits that their children will experience than the possibilities for their future. This narrative results in a lowering of aspirations from parents and educators for that child’s future achievements including employment. The research clearly indicates that the expectations parents and others hold for that child, have a direct impact on successfully achieving employment.