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
Blog Post
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
Autism
A step by step guide to writing a super social story*! (part 2)
This is Part 2 of a three-part series. Remember Jacob? The 6-year-old boy who gets very upset when things don’t go his way? Jacob’s parents
June 22, 2020
Podcast
Introducing the DPSS Podcast
We are very excited to announce that the Disability Programs Specialized Services podcast will be coming soon! Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram
June 19, 2020
Does Your Child Understand COVID-19?
“My COVID-19 story”- A social-story on how to talk to children about COVID-19”. This story can also help teenagers and adults with disabilities too! Check
June 1, 2020
Podcast Episodes
What is ADHD? (Episode 3)
December 6, 2020
In this episode of the DPSS podcast, Aimee Parsons and Trevor Friesen talk about Attention
Introduction to Disabilities (Episode 2)
November 20, 2020
“People are disabled by society, not just by their bodies. These barriers can be overcome,
Helping People with Disabilities Feel Comfortable Wearing Masks (Episode 1)
September 3, 2020
We are really excited to bring you the first episode of the Disability Progams Specialized
Swinging Upside Down Episode 3: Using Routines to Thrive During Self-Isolation (Part 2)
March 24, 2020
In Episode 2, I talked about how routines can help kids, both under regular circumstances
Swinging Upside Down Episode 2: Using Routines to Thrive During Self-Isolation (Part 1)
March 23, 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic is having a huge impact, and this is especially true for