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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
Blog Post
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
August 13, 2020
Blog Post
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
July 20, 2020
Blog Post
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
July 13, 2020
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ONE Simple Tip for Making Old Toys Feel New
“My kids have lots of toys at home but they don’t like them anymore. Even their favorite toys seem boring. What should I do?”
July 6, 2020
Autism
Why a social story* can help YOU change that problem behaviour! (part 1)
This is Part 1 of a three-part series. Jacob is a 6-year-old boy who gets upset when things don’t go his way. He cries and
June 22, 2020
Autism
How do you introduce a social story*? (part 3)
This is Part 3 of a three-part series. Remember Jacob? The 6-year-old boy who tantrums when things don’t go his way? Once their story was
June 22, 2020
Podcast Episodes
Inclusion: A Community Life For All (Episode 8)
- May 31, 2021
- community, disabilities, inclusion, invisible disabilities, physical disabilities
In this podcast episode, Bethany Hartropp and Sophie-Anne Scherrer, both Occupational Therapists working with the Disability Programs Specialized Services at the CBHSSJB, talk about inclusion and accessibility. We all have different abilities, sometimes because of age, health conditions or injury. This podcast talks about strategies for staying active and having roles in our family and communities when we or our loved one need extra help to do this.
How to Stimulate Early Language Skills (Episode 7)
- April 1, 2021
- Language Stimulation
In this episode, Dana Lawlor (Speech Language Pathologist) and Cynthia Miller-Lautman (Occupational Therapist) talk about some simple things that parents, educators, and family members can do to give their children exposure to language and help stimulate language learning.
How Does Language Develop? (Episode 6)
- April 1, 2021
- Language Stimulation
In episode, Dana Lawlor and Cynthia Miller-Lautman talk about how language develops in young children. They share some signs that could let you know when a child might need extra help in learning language.
Let’s Talk About Autism Part 2 (Episode 5)
- January 18, 2021
- Autism, sensory, Visual Communication
Cynthia and Bethany continue their discussion by looking at some things that can be put in place to help people with autism. They can also be helpful for people who do not have an Autism diagnosis.
Let’s Talk About Autism Part 1 (Episode 4)
- January 18, 2021
- sensory, Visual Communication
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and difficulty with social skills, speech and nonverbal communication.
This the first episode in our two-part introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder.