Advocacy Strategy Survey Making Progress! 

Thank you to all of you who have already completed the survey prepared with our partners, Canadian Strategy Group.  If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes and provide your input so we can better understand the needs and priorities of our Ds community. Survey can be found here. 

We are looking forward to an exciting Holiday Party next month with lots of new additions to make the celebrations appeal to all ages.  Centre Stage will be hosting a Christmas Carol Karaoke/Dance party, and we will have a very special photo booth you will love with our EDSS summer staff friends volunteering as our photographers.  There will of course be an extra special Christmas scene set for your special family photo with Santa so dress for the photo op!  We have heard your feedback about better meal options and so there will be lots of variety including gluten-free, vegetarian and party food! Get your tickets today.  

Reminder 

How has EDSS supported you and your family recently or in the past.... I would like to hear from you so we can share your story with the broader community and funding partners. 

Reach out to me janet@edss.ca

Volunteer Opportunity – Part-time Administrative Assistant 

We are looking for someone who would be interested in working a few hours 1 day a week to support the office with a variety of administrative duties.  Please share your resume with admin@edss.ca if you have skills and interest to learn more.   

Did you know?

Through the Eye See…Eye Learn program, children in kindergarten are eligible to receive free glasses and frames. Be sure to ask your optometrist about it!

We have launched a new Literacy and Communication Pilot Program this fall.  It will be based on the Natalie Hale’s Whole Child Reading approach and be delivered through our Speech Therapy professional service providers.  Read further on the Family Support page here to learn more and let us know your thoughts.   

30th Anniversary - History Photobook

We are still working on a history photobook and we would love to feature your family!

Whatever your journey has been, I would like to invite you to share with us a bit about your experiences – sharing your favorite memories and your family photos – both “then” and “now”. If you have a baby/toddler photo and then a current family photo that would be great to include in our 30th Anniversary photo album project.

We are loving the snapshots we are getting into the families that have contributed so far. Please add your families history to our book. Share your memories with us!

Please share your memories and photos with us at guest@edss.ca as soon as possible.