The Guelph & Wellington Extra Needs Village

02/23/2026

Canadian Down Syndrome Society

Did you know that we have an Education Hub filled with shareable, printable resources and quick guides that include practical tips and suggestions to help support students as they learn together in the school community?

It takes all of us - parents, teachers, principals, admin staff, classmates - to create an inclusive school experience for every child. Share these resources in your community:
https://buff.ly/rSJpoNI

02/23/2026

KidsAbility Centre for Child Development

02/23/2026

Waterloo Public Library

KidsAbility is proud to be participating at Babypalooza 2026, hosted by Waterloo Public Library. This event brings together local organizations to share information and resources for families with young children.

Babypalooza will be held on Wednesday, February 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch. Families can explore early‑years programs, connect with community supports, and learn more about available services.

More details and registration are available at www.wpl.ca

Hope to see you there!

02/23/2026

Autism Ontario

02/23/2026

Canada's National Autism Network

09/11/2025

If you are a parent or caregiver navigating the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), you are invited to an information session at KidsAbility Kitchener hosted by AccessOAP, the independent intake organization for the OAP.

This session is a valuable opportunity to:
- Learn how AccessOAP supports children and youth with autism and their families
- Explore available service options within the OAP
- Discover how to navigate supports both within the program and in your local community

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: KidsAbility Kitchener - 4273 King St. E., Unit B, Kitchener, ON N2P 2E9

Visit our bookings page to register and reserve your spot now! https://ow.ly/4oOO50WFc8r

09/11/2025

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McMaster University students are developing Cooking Quest—a fun, story-driven cooking app designed to help kids build fine motor skills and confidence through play.

Created in partnership with KidsAbility, this app is part of a student-led project focused on making therapy more engaging and accessible at home. Once complete, it will be trialed by occupational therapists to see how well it supports therapy goals and child development.

We're stepping into an exciting phase of exploration—looking at what it might take to bring the app to life and imagining how it could make a difference in real-world settings.

Read the full story: https://rocketdiscoverycentre.ca/rocket-news/supporting-mcmaster-universitys-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-a-cooking-app-that-builds-skills-and-confidence/