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

mom and child

Quiet Swim (2-6 yrs)

(In-person, Weds/May & Tues/June) 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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Therapeutic Drumming and Music (7 yrs +)

(Weds, May 7 - 28) 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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Teens playing Nintendo.

Nintendo Switch Party (12 yrs+)

(In-person, May-June) 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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Dad and kids with white board

Understanding Challenging Behaviour (Part 2)

(Virtual, May 13) Practical strategies for HOW TO reduce challenging behaviour and HOW TO encourage positive behaviour patterns.
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Relationship Building - Circles®

(Virtual, May 14) Are you a parent looking to support your child or youth's understanding of social relationships, boundaries and interpersonal skills?  ​​​​​​
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Keeping Runners Safe - Safety and Autism

(Virtual, May 15) Parents will learn to identify and prepare for those risks, and make a plan. This presentation focuses on children with autism in high risk situations but all parents and professionals are welcome to participate.
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child on unsure about school

Creating Social Narratives (London & Stratford)

(In-person, May 21 or 28) Social narratives can be effective tools that can make new or unfamiliar situations like going on vacation, visiting the dentist, or starting at a new school much smoother by presenting these experiences in a story format.
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Pop-up Caregivers Connecting (745 Fanshawe)

(In-Person, May 22) 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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child and adult in school environment

Getting Ready for School - Virtual Parent Session

(May 28) This session will provide current information about the kindergarten program, what special services may be available to your child and how best to prepare children with disabilities and parents for entry to school.
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father and son

Building Skills Through Play

(Virtual, May 30) In this presentation, parents and caregivers will learn about the different stages of play, as well as how to model and prompt play skills.
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mother and child in the pool

Swim Stars! (4-8 yrs)

(In-person, 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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boy playing with toilet paper

Toilet Training 101 (WINDSOR)

(In-person, Jun 3) Join us to better understand the many parts of toilet training and for help deciding if your child is ready for this step.
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