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

kickoff to summer camp - Kids socializing

Kickoff to Summer Camp (CHATHAM)

(In-Person, July 7-11) Through structured activities, teamwork, and guided peer interactions, campers will have the opportunity to improve communication, problem-solving, and friendship-building skills that they can carry with them into the rest of their summer!
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Back to School Bootcamp (CHATHAM)

(In-Person, Aug 25-29) Is your child or youth ready to step back into the classroom with success? Our Back to School Bootcamp is designed to help ease back into the school routine, brush up on essential classroom skills, and feel prepared for a successful school year – all while having fun!
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It Takes A Village

(Virtual, Jan 7-May 13) 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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Parents Talking Across the Spectrum

(Virtual, Jan 14-June 11) 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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Paperwork & Funding - General Information

(Virtual, Feb-Nov dates) Do you know what financial resources are available for your child or youth with a disability? Do you have funding paperwork that you need to complete for your child or youth with a disability?
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Paperwork & Funding - Transitioning to Adulthood

(Virtual, quarterly dates until Dec 2025) Do you know what financial resources are available for your youth with a disability transitioning to adulthood?
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Splashing Guppies (6m-2yrs)

(In-person, Tues, Apr 8) Babies and toddlers, with special needs can explore swimming in a supportive group environment.  
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Sensory 101 Parent Education

(Virtual, Apr, June dates) An introduction to what the sensory systems are and how they work. The goal is to understand your child better. This understanding will assist families in developing strategies to help make life easier.
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Expressive Arts & Crafts Series (8-11 yrs)

(In-person, Apr 9-30) TVCC clients are invited to this new series that will inspire creativity and foster self expression through arts and crafts! In this series, we'll get messy and creative while trying out new artistic modalities and projects. Each week will include creative warm up activities followed by a focal project.
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Swim Stars! (4-8 yrs)

(In-person, Apr 11 and May 30) This two-part swim group is designed for school-age children with special needs as an introduction to structured swim skills and comfort in the water.
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Emotional Regulation in Autism

(Virtual, Apr 14) for parents of children/youth with autism. We will focus on what emotional regulation means as well as learning some proven techniques to cope in a variety of settings.
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Caregivers Connecting: Caregivers of Children/Youth

(In-Person, 3rd Tues, Apr - Aug) 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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