Easter Seals Ontario has been asked to share information about a research study that may be of interest to families of children with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disorders, age 3 to 14 years. Easter Seals is not part of the study; however, families may be interested in checking the project website to find out […]
Free Webinars by Handicare on Selecting Equipment and Safe Handling and Positioning
Handicare is along time partner with Easter Seals Ontario and has been providing free slings with the purchase of Handicare lifts for over 15 years. Handicare franchisees have also attended Easter Seals’ Family Camp to demonstrate new equipment and safe use of accessibility equipment. A new Handicare initiative in the last year has been webinars […]
COVID-19 and the Impact on the Mental Health of Youth with Disabilities
Researchers from the University of Calgary and McGill University are currently conducting research on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of youth with disabilities. The research project aims to design COVID-19 policy responses that are inclusive, equitable, and evidence-informed to meet the mental health needs and promote well-being for Canadian youth with […]
COVID-19 – One Year After Pandemic Declared
The last year has been one of almost unbelievable change and tragedy. When the pandemic was declared in March 2020 we had no idea what would happen. For everyone throughout the world there has been an impact and almost 3 million people have died. In Ontario, we are in our third state-of-emergency which includes school […]
COVID-19 Experience – Your Opinion Matters
Parent Surveys on the COVID-19 Experience Easter Seals has been asked to share information on family surveys related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following surveys are still open as of April 7, 2021 and you can provide your feedback. National Strategy for Cerebral Palsy The Cerebral Palsy Canada Network is currently sharing […]
