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.

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

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

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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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Teens playing Nintendo.

Nintendo Switch Party (12 yrs+)

(In-person, Tues, bi-weekly, Jan 21-Mar 18 & March Break) For TVCC Youth with disabilities, 12 yrs + and their siblings who reside within Elgin/Middlesex, Huron/Perth, Grey/Bruce & Oxford County.
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Games & Lego at the Library!

(In-Person, Jan 22) A program for TVCC Youth & siblings, 10 yrs + and parents/caregivers to enjoy exciting board games & Lego. This program designed to encourage social skill development and self-confidence, as well as provide a fun space for family bonding!
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2025 Summer Camp Virtual Open House (All ages)

(Virtual, Jan 23) NOW is the time for parents/caregivers/service providers of children/youth with special needs/disabilities, up to 18 yrs, to start thinking about summer camps. Don’t miss this opportunity to have all your questions answered before camp registration opens!
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Sexuality & Safety: Presentation by TVCC Family and Community Consultants

(Virtual, Jan 23, 2025) This workshop encompasses a range of topics and tools to support safe spaces, learning about emotions, body awareness, and developing healthy relationships with clear boundaries.
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Feeding 101 Parent Workshops

(Virtual, Jan 27) 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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Facing Your Fears: Let's Shrink Those Worries! (8-14 yrs)

(Virtual, $400.00, Jan 28-Mar 4) Do you want to help your child/youth learn how to develop skills to manage their worry and fears? Facing Your Fears will help caregivers and children learn skills to target specific fears or worries that interfere with day-to-day functioning at home and school.
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Doing it All

(In-person, Jan 29) Caregivers of children with disabilities are often tasked with taking on many different roles in their child's life: service coordinator and navigator for their child's care, support person, mentor, and more.
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New Year Goal Setting: Board Game Edition! (12 yrs+)

(In-Person, Jan 31) Youth 12 yrs + join us at TVCC to figure out your best hopes for 2025 with a fun twist! We will be discussing our goals and what we want to achieve for the year. Each youth will create their very own board game that they can "play" during the year once they achieve the different milestonesl! 
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Dinner with Friends (12 yrs +)

(In-person, Jan 31) TVCC Youth with disabilities, and a sibling/friend, 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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Camp & Recreation Funding Virtual Workshop

(Virtual, Jan 31) Do you know what financial resources are available for camp and recreation activities for your child or youth with a disability?
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Parent and teacher partnering

Parents Partnering with Educators - Transition to School

(In-person, Feb 1) Parents will attend sessions presented by TVCC's Parent Mentors, All Kids Belong, and Special Education staff from the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB)
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