Education & Participation

Life is all about participation!

TVCC offers a range of participation programs, including camps and activities, to help clients and families be their best. 
See a full listing of Participation Programs or Calendar view.

Various educational opportunities are also offered through TVCC for caregivers and community members. These range from information sessions to hands-on “how to…” workshops.
See a listing of our Education Programs or Calendar view.

In addition to our scheduled workshops/education sessions, we have created eLearning modules to enjoy wherever you want and fully at your own pace. 

See a listing of our eLearning Modules

Upcoming Education & Participation

Parent and child checking mail box

Autism Mail Club

(Sept 2025 - Aug 2026) Sign up now to receive resources and tip sheets in the mail. Each topic is designed to help you to support your child or youth with autism.
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Parents Talking Across the Spectrum

(Virtual, Tues or Wed, Sept 16-Dec 3) During this guided discussion, we focus on autism and behavioural strategies and provide helpful resources to parents of children with autism.
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Quiet Swim (2-6 yrs)

(In-person, Sept-Dec 2025) This program is designed to provide a calm, low stimulation environment to allow children to become comfortable in the water with the support of a parent/caregiver. This program is unstructured and child led, and facilitated by a Recreation Therapist to support early transitions and comfort in the water.
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Youth on computer with assistance from mother

It Takes a Village

(Virtual, Monthly, Oct 7, 2025 - May 5, 2026) Connect with other families and gather resources. Get organized, gain knowledge, talk about advocacy and plan for today, tomorrow and the future.
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Swim Spouts (3 - 4 yrs)

(In-person, Weds - Oct 8-29) Recreation Therapists will support you and your child as we introduce and practice foundational swim skills, comfort in the water, and pool safety habits.
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Teens playing Nintendo.

Nintendo Switch Party (12 yrs+)

(In-person, Oct 15-Dec 10) Join Horizons and The Wellness Project for Nintendo Switches parties! We connect TVCC's Nintendo Switch consoles to two big screens for everyone to play together. We have a few games to choose from, or youth are also welcome to bring any multiplayer games they'd like to play with the group.
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Feeding 101 Parent Workshops

(Virtual, Oct 27, or Nov 24 or Dec 15) Parents/caregivers of preschool age children, with special needs can learn about making mealtimes positive, reducing power struggles, defining parent and child feeding roles, the role of sensory processing in eating challenges.
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Dinner with Friends (12 yrs +)

(In-person, Oct 28 &/or Dec 4) TVCC Youth with disabilities, 12 yrs +, who reside within Elgin/Middlesex, Huron/Perth, Grey/Bruce & Oxford County are invited to join the Horizons and Wellness Project teams to prepare and share a meal together.
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Caregivers Connecting: Caregivers of Children/Youth

(In-Person, Tues, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 16) Caregivers and parents, of TVCC clients ages, with disabilities can share their experiences, information, challenges, successes and strategies, or just hang out and drink some coffee!
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Talking Autism Together Series (Monthly topics)

(Virtual, Oct 29 & Nov 27) Each monthly session is facilitated by a Family & Community Consultant and will focus on a specific topic, offering practical advice and a space to share experiences and strategies.October is "Strategies for Adapting to New Events" and November is "Tips for Toilet Training".
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Therapeutic Drumming and Music (7 yrs +)

(Weds, Oct 29 - Dec 10) Each week participants will be guided through various activities using drums and other musical instruments. Led by Music Therapists from Connections Music Therapy, this program will utilize facets of music therapy and expressive arts to encourage creativity, social wellness, and self-confidence. 
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Mother and child

Making Difficult Events Easier

(Virtual, Nov 4) We know that "difficult events" can happen at any time and can be stressful for children as well as parents and caregivers!
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