TVCC Youth with disabilities & their siblings, 12 yrs+, who reside within Elgin/Middlesex, Huron/Perth, Grey/Bruce & Oxford County.
What to Expect
Every person has a different story to tell, and learning how to harness the power of photography is a great way to tell them! Through the use of disposable film cameras and our voices, we can share our experience!
This program will be split into two sessions, which will be as follows:
July 14th: In this first session we will introduce the program, with short presentations from our Wellness Youth Mentor, Ben Goldstein, Derek Neeb from our Social Work team and Sindy DeBenedictis from Ability Awareness & Kids on the Block! We will then show our group how to use the cameras and discuss the type of story each of them want to tell.
Note: Creative Connections will also be running from 1-3 on the 14th of July, we will have the room setup with activities to hang out and wait the 30 minutes between programs if your youth is interested in registering for both programs.
August 11th: In the second session, we will spend the first portion of time looking over our photos, sharing our favourites with new friends and discussing the type of story we can tell with them! After this, we will have a showcase period where everyone can share their story if they wish!
Through this program, youth will:
- Interact with other TVCC clients/peers
- Participate in self-expression activities to develop positive self-image
- Learn about storytelling and apply concepts to their life
- Learn various creative practices that encourage self confidence and well being
- Develop expression skills in a supportive & accessible environment
- Learn about photography and apply concepts to their life
- Try out and learn about unique cameras and photography skills and varieties!
Participant criteria:
- TVCC clients ages 12-21 yrs
- Able to participate in group and engage in artistic expression with or without accommodations/support persons
- Able to use fine motor skills to progress film roll in camera, with or without accommodations/support persons
- Must be able to attend both sessions at 779 Base Line Road East, London, Ontario
- Must be available to drop off Cameras back at TVCC centre by July 31st
- All artistic skill levels, experience levels and unique experiences welcome!
Registration
Dates: July 14 & August 11, 2025
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: TVCC, 779 Base Line Rd, London, ON
Cost: None
Register: Online at https://PwPFPCSW.eventbrite.ca
For More Information
If you are having trouble registering online, please contact Carrie at register [at] tvcc.on.ca (register[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca) or 519-953-5445.
For questions about this program, please contact: Ben Goldstein, Youth Mentor at ben.goldstein [at] tvcc.on.ca (ben[dot]goldstein[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca),
