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24 June 2019 - One Door
24/06/2019
Loreta Morgan remembers how things used to be for parents of children with special needs in the Ottawa region. The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Ottawa Childre...
12 April 2019 - Ontario’s 2019 Budget brings strategic investments and some questions
12/04/2019
Empowered Kids Ontario welcomes the government’s infrastructure investment for two of our founding members, Grandview Children’s Centre and Children’s Hospital of Eastern ...
03 April 2019 - Adam White is a Five Counties First
03/04/2019
Forty years ago, Adam White was born with cerebral palsy. Throughout his youth, he received “awesome” treatment at Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough, and he ...
07 March 2019 - Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann: Building Capacity
07/03/2019
The way Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann sees it she hasn’t been working tirelessly for the past seven years just to build a gleaming new home for Grandview Children’s Centre in the subur...
01 March 2019 - Applications Due May 10th for 2019 EKO Scholarships
01/03/2019
The Empowered Kids Ontario (EKO) Scholarship Program provides academic and career training support for young adults who are enriching their lives through community and extra-curricular acti...
22 February 2019 - Dr. Ronit Mesterman: the Gold Standard
22/02/2019
When Dr. Ronit Mesterman founded a group called PONDA in 2011, she was clear on what it needed to do. In fact, the mission is in the title—Physicians of Ontario Neurodevelopmental...
06 February 2019 - Changes to the Ontario Autism Program mark a seismic shift in service delivery
06/02/2019
Today the Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, revealed a significant re-framing of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). ...
31 January 2019 - Telling it like it is
31/01/2019
Sara Pot wears several hats—she’s a writer, a public speaker, a volunteer, and above all, a mother. But most particularly, perhaps, she’s a voice for families who have chi...
30 November 2018 - Clinician-scientist knits a new social fabric
30/11/2018
If you know Dr. Melanie Penner, the name of the group seems a natural. Dr. Penner is a developmental pediatrician and researcher at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (Holland ...
21 November 2018 - Changing the focus
21/11/2018
John LaPorta likes to tell the story of a little girl named Jenna whom he came upon in the Thames Valley Children’s Centre daycare early in his 24-year tenure there as CEO....
19 November 2018 - OACRS has a new name: Empowered Kids Ontario
19/11/2018
The Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services, a not-for-profit organization representing the province’s publicly-funded child development and rehabilitation...
19 November 2018 - Empowered Kids Ontario Announces 2018 Tribute Award Recipients
19/11/2018
Empowered Kids Ontario recognized some of the child development and rehabilitation sector’s most outstanding individuals and organizations at the Tribute Awards Lunch during the assoc...
30 October 2018 - OACRS Announces 2018/19 Board of Directors
30/10/2018
The Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services announced the appointment of several new members to its Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting on October 23, 2...
02 October 2018 - Meet OACRS 40th Scholarship Recipient: Hannah Boamah
02/10/2018
First came the migraine, pounding behind her right eye for more than a week....
07 September 2018 - Meet the 2017/18 OACRS Scholarship Recipients
07/09/2018

We’re excited to announce the five accomplished student leaders who are the recipients of the 2018 OACRS Scholarship

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30 August 2018 - Notice of the OACRS Annual General Meeting
30/08/2018
Please note that the Association's 2018 Annual General meeting will take place on Tuesday October 23, 2018 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Double-tree by Hilton, 108 Chestnut Street. RSVP ...
15 August 2018 - Pilot program has potential to improve developmental outcomes for children in First Nations communities
15/08/2018
An innovative partnership is delivering important developmental services....
27 June 2017 - THRIVE Child Development Centre seeking a dynamic, strategic and visionary leader
27/06/2017
THRIVE is a well-established organization supporting over 1000 children & youth from 0-19 years of age across the District of Algoma....
20 April 2017 - John McGivney Children's Centre seeking Director of Client Services
20/04/2017
Reporting to the CEO, you will leverage your track record of success in deliverin...
11 April 2017 - KidsAbility Forum: Students with Special Needs - From High School to Higher Learning
11/04/2017

Date: Saturday April 29 2017 Time: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Wilfrid Laurier University, Senate and Board Chamber, Paul Martin Centre,...

13 October 2016 - Exciting Opportunity with Children's Treatment Network
13/10/2016
CTN is seeking a leading edge, visionary and dynamic manager. Reporting to the Director, Programs and Services, the manager will to oversee the processes that connect children and families ...
10 June 2016 - New Niagara clinic brings care closer to home for children with complex health needs
10/06/2016
17 May 2016 - CAHO Catalyst features evidence based practice in Pediatric Rehab
17/05/2016

Be sure to check out this article in the Spring 2016 Edition of the CAHO Catalyst (Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario).  - http:/...

05 April 2016 - Employment Opportunity at John McGivney Children's Centre
05/04/2016
John McGivney Children’s Centre seeks a Senior Manager of Communications and Community Affairs...
26 February 2016 - OACRS welcomes increased funding for children’s services
26/02/2016

The $17.8 million dollars in additional funding over the next three years announced in the 2016 Ontario Budget will help children and youth receive coordinat...

12 January 2016 - KidsAbility is seeking Chief Financial Officer
12/01/2016
09 November 2015 - Executive Opportunity at One Kids Place, North Bay Ontario
09/11/2015
In preparation for the upcoming retirement of the current incumbent, One Kids Place, Children’s Treatment Centre, is currently seeking to fill the position of: EXECUTIVE ...
15 October 2015 - Children's Treatment Network seeking Evaluation Analyst
15/10/2015

CTN is looking for an experienced evaluation analyst to join its dynamic corporate team building better futures for children and youth with multip...

13 May 2015 - John McGivney Children's Centre seeking Full-time Physiotherapist
13/05/2015
16 January 2015 - CARF International awards three- year accreditation to John McGivney Children's Centre
16/01/2015

This achievement, which represents the highest level of accreditation, recognizes the Center’s success in delivering high-quality client-ce...

03 December 2014 - Ontario Government - Reducing Waitlist for Preschool Speech and Language Programs
03/12/2014
27 August 2014 - Ontario Government Helping Children and Youth with Special Needs Achieve Their Goals
27/08/2014
25 June 2014 - Guidelines for Diagnosing and Managing Pediatric Concussion
25/06/2014
A reliable resource that is valuable for everyone affected by pediatric concussion: from children and their families, to health care providers, and to schools and recreational organiza...
28 May 2014 - Provincial Election "Hot Topics" - May 28
28/05/2014
21 May 2014 - Provincial Election "Hot Topics" - May 21
21/05/2014
14 May 2014 - Provincial Election "Hot Topics" - May 14
14/05/2014
03 April 2014 - MCYS is launching Ontario’s Autism Parent Resource Kit!
03/04/2014
01 April 2014 - Executive Opportunity at OACRS
01/04/2014
Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services...
11 March 2014 - CTN Recruitment - Director of Programs and Services
11/03/2014
05 March 2014 - OACRS Pre-Budget Submission 2014
05/03/2014
14 January 2014 - OACRS submits paper to the Select Committee on Developmental Disabilities
14/01/2014
13 December 2013 - Children's Treatment Network - recruiting Director Programs & Services
13/12/2013
02 December 2013 - OACRS Submits Paper to Ministry of Education
02/12/2013
29 November 2013 - Provincial Council for Maternal & Child Health - looking for new members
29/11/2013
14 November 2013 - Full-Time Employment Opportunity at OACRS
14/11/2013
OACRS is seeking a qualified candidate for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant - see job posting for details....
13 November 2013 - Temporary Employment Opportunity at OACRS
13/11/2013
OACRS is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time contract position of Project Coordinator - see job posting for details....
13 November 2013 - Volunteer Opportunity at OACRS
13/11/2013
OACRS is interested in welcoming Research Assistant and Project Assistant Volunteers (unpaid) to the OACRS team - see posting for details....
25 October 2013 - 2013 Ontario Budget Good News for Children's Rehab Services
25/10/2013
Statement from Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services Board Chair Louise Paul ...
13 September 2013 - New ErinoakKids facility to be located in northeast Brampton
13/09/2013
On September 13, 2013, ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development announced that its new Brampton facility will be located at the intersection of McVean Drive and Castlemore Road...
30 July 2013 - Employment Opportunity @ KidsAbility Foundation
30/07/2013
KidsAbility Foundation is dedicated to raising both financial support and affirmative public awareness in assisting KidsAbility Centre for Child Development fulfill its mission of empo...
17 May 2013 - Executive Oppportunity at OACRS
17/05/2013
06 March 2013 - Joint Announcement from OACRS and KidsAbility
06/03/2013
22 February 2013 - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital launches filmpossible 2013
22/02/2013
18 January 2013 - Job Opportunity with Canadian Paralympic Committee
18/01/2013

Position: Assistant Coordinator – Ontario, Changing Minds, Changing Lives (Part-time contract)
Application Deadline: January 25, 2013...
18 December 2012 - Media Release from Autism Ontario and the Redpath Centre
18/12/2012
06 December 2012 - OACRS Submits Paper to MCYS on Coordinating Services for Kids
06/12/2012
19 November 2012 - TELUS Gift Benefits Students at OCTC School
19/11/2012
16 November 2012 - George Jeffrey Children's Centre - seeking new Chief Executive Officer
16/11/2012
12 November 2012 - KidsAbility - Seeking new Chief Executive Officer
12/11/2012
25 September 2012 - Submission to MEd on Modernizing Child Care In Ontario
25/09/2012
10 August 2012 - CTV features Kidsability Local Hero
10/08/2012
15 June 2012 - Children's Treatment Network acknowledges four of its founding Board Members
15/06/2012
07 June 2012 - OACCFD - AGM and parent resource DVD
07/06/2012

The Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders have released a parent resource DVD. For more information, and to preview...

05 June 2012 - LINC study would like to hear from you!
05/06/2012

The LINC Study is a national study to learn about people living with a neurological condition and its imp...

04 June 2012 - CRISP - New Client Information System Goes 'Live'
04/06/2012
07 May 2012 - Health Sciences North - Children's Treatment Centre
07/05/2012
03 May 2012 - Children's Health Foundation & Thames Valley Children's Centre establish fundraising partnership
03/05/2012
25 April 2012 - ErinoakKids lauches new website
25/04/2012
ErinoakKids has lauched their new website which can be found at http://www.erinoakkids.ca/ Take a look!
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04 April 2012 - Budget 2012 Highlights
04/04/2012
OACRS' perspective on what the 2012 budget means for the children's rehab sector.
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04 April 2012 - Tribute Award Nominations are now open!
04/04/2012
Tribute Award Nominations are now open! ...
02 April 2012 - MCYS e-newsletter for parents of children and youth with autism
02/04/2012
MCYS has released its e-newsletter for parents of thildren and youth with autism. It's only available online, but we've collected the articles for you here.
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26 January 2012 - Ontario Physiotherapy Association's Annual Conference
26/01/2012
16 December 2011 - 3rd Annual Pediatric Neuro-Developmental & Behavioural Conference - Mark Your Calendar
16/12/2011
08 November 2011 - 2010 - 2011 Annual Report
08/11/2011
04 October 2011 - OACRS Asks the Provincial Party Leaders
04/10/2011
14 September 2011 - Ontario Election 2011: Ask Your Local Candidate
14/09/2011
On October 6th, 2011 Ontario will elect its next government. Between now and then, there will be lots of candidates ...
14 September 2011 - Ontario Election 2011: More Ways to Vote
14/09/2011
09 September 2011 - Ontario's Children's Treatment Centres - Making Investments Count!
09/09/2011
12 April 2011 - OACRS Best Practice Networking Day - AAC and Autism
12/04/2011
12 April 2011 - Kidsability to host 3rd Annual Autism Forum
12/04/2011
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25 March 2011 - Grandview Children's Centre - Searching for New Executive Director
25/03/2011
29 November 2010 - Youth Panel Presentation at 2010 OACRS Conference
29/11/2010
One of the highlights from the 2010 OACRS Conference was the Youth Panel Presentation on Tuesday November 9th.
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24 November 2010 - Paula Grail reflects on her term as OACRS Board Chair
24/11/2010

On November 8th, 2010 Paula Grail was presented with the OACRS Award of Excellence for her leadership over two years as OACRS Board Chair...

07 April 2010 - OACRS welcomes increased funding for children’s services
07/04/2010
Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services (OACRS) is very pleased with today's announcement, by Minis...
21 March 2010 - Eye on Queen's Park
21/03/2010

Welcome to our new e-newsletter for parents of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.

This issue includes a sto...

01 January 1900 - KidsAbility Forum: Students with Special Needs - From High School to Higher Learning
01/01/1900
 Saturday April 29...