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Free Tax Clinic – Community Living York South and ME & Lau Family Foundation 150 150 York Community Autism Partnership

Free Tax Clinic – Community Living York South and ME & Lau Family Foundation

Community Living York South and ME & Lau Family Foundation will be hosting a Personal Income Tax Filing Clinic for people with intellectual disabilities and their parents on Saturday, April 12th 2025 from 9:00am – 5:00pm by appointment.

Please check the flyers on this page for more information.

Location: Community Living York South Markham Office
(5694 Hwy 7 East, Unit 13, Markham, ON L3P 1B4)

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Contact: Stina Li
905-294-4971 Ext. 267
sli@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

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Caregivers’ Lived Experiences Study – Call for Participants 150 150 York Community Autism Partnership

Caregivers’ Lived Experiences Study – Call for Participants
Calling All Caregivers and Family Members of Autistic Individuals with High Support Needs

Share your experiences and help shape important research!
Stephanie Studer, a PhD candidate at McMaster University, is inviting caregivers and family members of autistic individuals with high support needs to participate in their research study entitled The Lived Experiences of Caregivers of Autistic Individuals with High Support Needs. The study will explore the rewarding aspects of caregiving, the challenges faced by caregivers, and their opinions about Ontario government programs that support both autistic individuals and caregivers.This research is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Ellen Badone in the Department of Anthropology at McMaster University.

Who can participate?

You may be eligible if you are:
  • A caregiver or family member of an autistic individual with high support needs (such as difficulties with eating, dressing, or communication)
  • OR a therapist, counselor, teacher, or clinician providing support
  • A resident of Ontario (Greater Toronto Area or Hamilton for in-person interviews; online options available across Ontario)
  • Over 18 years old and fluent in English

What will you do in the study?
Participants will be scheduled for one or two one-on-one interviews (each lasting about 1 hour). These will either take place in person at a location of your choice or virtually via Zoom, depending on your preference and location. In these interviews, the researcher will ask about your experiences and how caregiving has impacted your life. As a thank you for your valuable time and insights, you will receive a $30 gift card (your choice of Shoppers Drug Mart, Starbucks, or Indigo) after completing your interviews.

Confidentiality
All data collected will remain confidential, and no personal identifying information will be shared.

If you’d like to participate or learn more, please reach out to Stephanie Studer for further details and to schedule your interview.

Contact: Stephanie Studer
E-mail: studers@mcmaster.ca
Mobile Phone: (647) 980-0171

Thank you for considering taking part in this important study!
YorkU Flourishing Study – Call for Participants 150 150 York Community Autism Partnership

YorkU Flourishing Study – Call for Participants

A research team at York University is recruiting autistic youth to participate in an online study about positive well-being (i.e., flourishing) and to test the use of a flourishing questionnaire.

Who can participate?

  • Autistic youth between 13 and 25 years of age.
  • Located in Ontario, Canada.
  • Have a diagnosis of autism or self-identify as autistic.

What does participation involve?

  • Completing a 15-minute online survey about flourishing and autistic traits.
  • For those under 16 years of age, a parent or caregiver will be asked to provide consent for participation and complete the autistic traits questionnaire about the youth.
  • The survey can be completed alone or with a support person.

If you would like to participate, please click the link and fill out the sign-up sheet! A member of the research team will email you the survey directly https://yorku.questionpro.ca/t/AB3urAcZB3u32R

You can contact the research team (Teresa Sellitto and Dr. Jonathan Weiss) at flourishstudy@yorku.ca if you have any questions.

[Text from the Flourish Study team]

OCO’s “I am a Caregiver” Toolkit – Support for Caregivers in Long-Term Care 150 150 York Community Autism Partnership

OCO’s “I am a Caregiver” Toolkit – Support for Caregivers in Long-Term Care

We are glad to share Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO)’s “I am a Caregiver” Toolkit—a resource material designed to support caregivers in long-term care. View the toolkit adapted for several languages and communities on OCO’s website: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/managing-care/toolkits/

View the English version here

Quick links:

Caregiver Support with OCO’s SCALE Program – Starting February 2025 150 150 York Community Autism Partnership

Caregiver Support with OCO’s SCALE Program – Starting February 2025

The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO)’s Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program is coming back this February 2025! This biannual program aims to support caregivers’ mental health and well-being through webinars, resources, and optional support sessions held online.

Registration is now open through EventBrite at this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/scale-program-supporting-caregiver-awareness-learning-and-empowerment-tickets-1087017682149.

Visit OCO’s page about the SCALE Program or reach out to info@ontariocaregiver.ca for more information.

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