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
Sensory
Sensory-Friendly Shopping
Creating sensory-safe places could have beneficial effects for our whole society. Often, when we shop we don’t even realize how the lights, the fridges, and the
March 23, 2020
Upcoming Events
Becoming a Behaviour Detective
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March 30, 2023
9:30 am
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Podcast Episodes
Let’s Talk About Autism Part 2 (Episode 5)
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)
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.
What is ADHD? (Episode 3)
In this episode of the DPSS podcast, Aimee Parsons and Trevor Friesen talk about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD.