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 masks on the school bus and in the common areas of their school. This is because masks are important for stopping the spread of COVID-19. However, masks can cause problems […]
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 their names, point to their pictures, look out the window, sometimes I cry. Can you help me, please?’ Because of COVID-19, children may have fewer opportunities for friend-time that normally […]
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 Quebec it is now recommended or mandatory to wear a mask while receiving therapy and medical services. Whether you are a parent or a healthcare worker, read on to learn […]
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?”
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 it out right here: This story can be used to help explain the current pandemic to children, especially those with a disability, living in Eeyou Istchee. If someone you live […]
Kids out of school getting you down? Is there chaos and lack of schedule?
Many parents and their children with disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, and FASD are scrambling to cope amid the drastic changes that have essentially halted the regular routine of the whole world. While for most of us, this change of routine is very hard, on those with disabilities it can be completely destabilizing. This means […]