The Access 2 Card program is a Canada wide program managed by Easter Seals Canada. (Hyperlink to ESC) The Access 2 Card is for people of all ages and types of permanent disabilities who require the assistance of a support person at hundreds of participating entertainment, cultural and recreational venues across Canada. A support person […]
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Accessing Health Information Resources during the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare.
Tips from Young Adults with Physical Disabilities. Based on in-depth interviews during doctoral research. Beth Rossen, September 2024. Trying to get health information resources during the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare can be daunting and overwhelming. The following tips are offered to help you navigate your way and access resources available to you. Remember, […]
ScotiaRise Grant Program: Application Closed!
Easter Seals Ontario is participating in the Easter Seals Canada ScotiaRISE Program, funded by Scotiabank to offer financial grants and mentorship opportunities to ESO clients entering grades 11 and 12 who have plans for post-secondary education, or entry into the workforce. The Supporting Students through Accessible Technology and Mentorship Program (SSATMP) grant and mentorship opportunity is intended for students who […]
Easter Seals Kids at School – A Blog to Help Families
Do you have questions about school? Are you overwhelmed by the school system and trying to understand special education? The information on the Easter Seals Kids at School website might help you! School is the main focus of our children’s lives from age four to adulthood. Children and youth with physical disabilities need a variety […]
Family Engagement – How Can We Help?
One of the 2021 annual goals for Easter Seals is to increase family engagement, but what does this mean? The goal for Easter Seals is to increase interaction with families beyond the application processes for camp, equipment or scholarships. From an Easter Seals perspective, there are three key questions: What information can we provide that […]
