Ottawa Family Support Network

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Ottawa Family Support Network https://www.facebook.com/groups/1661829178102913 Please join our private members group.

The Ottawa Family Support Network (OFSN) was established for the purpose of providing education, support and networking opportunities to parents and caregivers of adults with intellectual disabilities.

🍎 School is starting soon!  Are you ready? Start the year strong! Visit the OFSN website for helpful resources to make y...
08/24/2026

🍎 School is starting soon! Are you ready?

Start the year strong! Visit the OFSN website for helpful resources to make your return or transition to school a bit easier.

πŸ‘‰ https://www.ofsn.ca/resources/education-supports

Taking care of someone with an intellectual disability can be difficult.  Sometimes you don't need answers.  You just ne...
08/21/2026

Taking care of someone with an intellectual disability can be difficult. Sometimes you don't need answers. You just need someone who knows where to start. ✨

At OFSN we offer:
βœ” Peer support
βœ” Navigation assistance
βœ” Educational workshops
βœ” Family events
βœ” Community connections

We’re here to help. Click the link below to sign up for our newsletter, and then hit the SHARE button to spread the word!

πŸ‘‰πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4xJW5KS

Are you looking to build a secure, supported, and truly inclusive future for your loved one with an intellectual or deve...
08/17/2026

Are you looking to build a secure, supported, and truly inclusive future for your loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability? 🌟

Partners for Planning (P4P) is offering a FREE 3-part interactive virtual series called Family Compass designed to give families and caregivers actionable tools to turn future possibilities into reality.

πŸ—“οΈ Multiple cohorts are available from August through December 2026. Spots are capped at 25 per cohort!
πŸ‘‰ Secure your family’s spot today: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/FamilyCompass

πŸ’™ Know a caregiver, advocate, or family member who would benefit from this? Share this post to help spread the word!

Microboards Ontario is will be hosting the Microboards Support Initiative for families who are supporting a child or you...
08/16/2026

Microboards Ontario is will be hosting the Microboards Support Initiative for families who are supporting a child or youth who is 18 or under.

CLICK HERE https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZRLK8ZV to register.

Disability doesn't end at age 18.Neither does caregiving.Whether your loved one is a child, teenager or adult, we're her...
07/31/2026

Disability doesn't end at age 18.

Neither does caregiving.

Whether your loved one is a child, teenager or adult, we're here to support families through every stage of life.

Every journey is different.....but no one should travel it alone.

Share this post with someone that could use some support so they know we are here for them. ❀

β˜€οΈ What a wonderful day at the OFSN Summer Picnic!Today was all about connection, laughter, and making memories together...
07/12/2026

β˜€οΈ What a wonderful day at the OFSN Summer Picnic!

Today was all about connection, laughter, and making memories together. πŸ’™ From friendly lawn games and creative crafts to painting our community OFSN banner, it was amazing to see families and friends enjoying time together.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make today so special! We’d love to hear your favourite moment from the picnicβ€”share it in the comments below! 🌞🎨🎯

06/11/2026

On October 16, 2027, Special Olympics Team Canada will walk into a stadium in Santiago, Chile in front of a global audience for the Special Olympics World Summer Games. They will have trained for years.

Join the Safe and Secure Book Club This guided book club will help families imagine, plan, and take action toward buildi...
05/27/2026

Join the Safe and Secure Book Club

This guided book club will help families imagine, plan, and take action toward building a good life and a secure future for their loved one(s) with a developmental disability.

Register here: https://forms.gle/92KkbWchxTcTMdYu5

CCRW - Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work is hosting an accessible employment open house event.  It's a great o...
05/27/2026

CCRW - Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work is hosting an accessible employment open house event.

It's a great opportunity for job seekers, students, parents, community members, employers, etc. who may benefit from connecting with service providers who supports job seekers and/or students with disabilities.

The event will be a great opportunity to:
- Connect with community organizations and employers
- Learn about accessible employment resources and supports
- Network with professionals and peers
- Celebrate accessibility and inclusion in our community

πŸ‘‰ Register here: https://forms.gle/LdQiasfNcGGokFN86

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