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.
DPSS News
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
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.
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.
See-through masks let me see your smile!
In Quebec, everyone 12 and up now has to wear a mask in indoor public places. Children 10 years and up now need to wear
People With Disabilities Need Connection, Too!
‘Hi, I am a kid with a disability and I am spending more time at home because of COVID-19. I miss my friends. I say
Why Could People with Disabilities Have Trouble Wearing Masks?
The world is a changing place and many new recommendations are coming into place everyday. This can be overwhelming to many of us . Across
Podcast Episodes
A Community Life For All: Q&A (Episode 9)
During the DPSS team’s training week in March 2021, we received a lot of questions
Inclusion: A Community Life For All (Episode 8)
In this podcast episode, Bethany Hartropp and Sophie-Anne Scherrer, both Occupational Therapists working with the
How to Stimulate Early Language Skills (Episode 7)
In this episode, Dana Lawlor (Speech Language Pathologist) and Cynthia Miller-Lautman (Occupational Therapist) talk about
How Does Language Develop? (Episode 6)
In episode, Dana Lawlor and Cynthia Miller-Lautman talk about how language develops in young children.
Let’s Talk About Autism Part 2 (Episode 5)
Cynthia and Bethany continue their discussion by looking at some things that can be
Let’s Talk About Autism Part 1 (Episode 4)
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by