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- DPSS Featured in Tipâchimûn MisinihîkanJanuary 26, 2023/0 Comments
- Jordan’s Principle Application Training (Wemindji)November 11, 2021/
- DPSS’s Gloria George on Cree CBCOctober 20, 2021/
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Catherine Washipabano describes DPSS (Cree)
Disability Programs Specialized Services of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay exists to support any person who, temporarily or permanently, needs assistance because of a physical, intellectual, or sensory disability.
We use a family-centred, community-based, multi-disciplinary approach to help local CMCs and other agencies deliver services to clients with special needs.
Recent Posts
DPSS Featured in Tipâchimûn Misinihîkan
DPSS team members were featured twice in the December 2022 edition of Tipâchimûn Misinihîkan, CBHSSJB employee newsletter. “Stronger Together” Conference To mark the end of
January 26, 2023
Jordan’s Principle Application Training (Wemindji)
Come learn about Jordan River Anderson’s story and why Jordan’s Principle exists today. We will also share information about applications for funding. We extend this
November 11, 2021
DPSS’s Gloria George on Cree CBC
On October 12, 2021 DPSS’s own Gloria George was on CBC North’s Winschgaoug. Gloria and host Dorothy Stewart talked about Jordan’s Principle team’s upcoming tour
October 20, 2021
Improving Cultural Safety In Pediatric Healthcare
The DPSS team is honoured and proud to have partnered with McGill University’s School of Physical & Occupational Therapy in creating “Stories of Pediatric Rehabilitation
January 13, 2021
Autism
All About Me
The first day of school brings many changes to a student’s life. For example, they will likely have a different teacher, a different place to hang their coat, and a different classroom. During the phases of de-confinement, there may also be ongoing hygiene measures in your community.
August 17, 2020
Blog Post
4 Simple Tips to Prepare Your Child For School
It is hard to believe but the return to school is just around the corner. Because of ongoing hygiene measures in your community, things may be more confusing than usual. If you are feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone! Read on to learn how you can make your child’s first day their best day.
August 17, 2020
Podcast Episodes
Introduction to Behaviour Analysis (Episode 14)
- April 26, 2022
- ADHD, Behaviour Management
In this episode, DPSS team member Trevor Friesen introduces us to Applied Behaviour Analysis (or ABA), and talks about some strategies for getting to the root cause of problem behaviours. Trevor also gives some suggestions about how to think about solutions for diffic
What is ADHD? Q&A (Episode 13)
- December 6, 2021
- ADHD
As part of the DPSS training week in March 2021, Aimee-Elizabeth Parsons and Trevor Friesen did a session entitled "What is ADHD?". That session was based on Episode 3, which you can watch here. In this episode, Aimee and Trevor tackle some of the questions that they were asked during and after their session.
Language Development & Disorders: Q&A (Episode 12)
- November 22, 2021
- Language Stimulation
This is Part 3 of our series on Language Disorders and Development. In this episode, Cynthia and Dana answer some questions from viewers.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Q&A (Episode 11)
- November 3, 2021
- Autism, Visual Communication
During the DPSS training week in March 2021, Cynthia and Bethany did a session on autism spectrum disorder. There were so many good questions at the end of the session, that they couldn't all be answered. In this episode, Bethany and Cynthia take the time to answer some of the questions they couldn't get to then.
Introduction to Disabilities: Q&A (Episode 10)
- November 3, 2021
- ADHD, Autism, Disability, FASD
During Disability Programs Specialized Services Training Week in March 2021, the episode An Introduction to Disabilities (Episode 2) was played in a live session moderated by Sophie-Anne Scherrer, OT and Dana Lawlor, S-LP. Toward the end of the session, the audience were able to ask questions to Sophie-Anne and Dana.
In this episode, Sophie-Anne and Dana revisit their answers to some of the questions ask during the live event, and answer a few that they couldn't get to then
A Community Life For All: Q&A (Episode 9)
- July 9, 2021
- community, disabilities, inclusion, invisible disabilities
During the DPSS team's training week in March 2021, we received a lot of questions at the end of each session. While we were able to answer some of the questions, we couldn't get to them all. In this episode, Sophie-Anne and Bethany answer some of the questions that were asked during the session "Inclusion: A Community Life For All", which you can hear or watch by checking out Episode 8 of the DPSS Podcast.