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Great Beginnings East and West Parry Sound Supporting pregnant & new parents in Parry Sound.

Exciting news — Hands is on the air! 📻🧡You may hear us on the radio! Turn up the volume on the 106.3 Jet FM, Country 90....
10/30/2026

Exciting news — Hands is on the air! 📻🧡

You may hear us on the radio!
Turn up the volume on the 106.3 Jet FM, Country 90.5 FM and your local Moose FM station!

We’re excited that our messages are running across Northern Ontario and helping families discover the support available through Hands.
A big thank-you to our media partners at Vista Radio, for helping us spread the word and connect more people with our services.

And you can help, too! 🧡
If you know a child, youth, adult, or family who may benefit from support, consider sharing Hands’ contact information with them!

📞 1-800-668-8555
🌐 TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca

Together, we can help more people discover the support available to them across Northern Ontario.
Thank you for being part of our network!
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Grande nouvelle: Mains est en ondes! 📻🧡
Vous nous entendrez peut-être à la radio!

Montez le volume sur 106,3 Jet FM, Country 90,5 FM et votre station Moose FM locale!
Nous sommes ravis que nos messages soient diffusés partout dans le Nord de l’Ontario et aident les familles à découvrir le soutien offert par Mains.

Un grand merci à nos partenaires médiatiques à Vista Radio, qui nous aident à faire connaître nos services et à joindre un plus grand nombre de personnes.

Et vous pouvez nous aider, vous aussi! 🧡
Si vous connaissez un enfant, un jeune, un adulte ou une famille qui pourrait bénéficier de soutien, pensez à leur transmettre les coordonnées de Mains!

📞 1-800-668-8555
🌐 LeReseaudAideAuxFamilles.ca

Ensemble, nous pouvons aider plus de gens à découvrir le soutien qui leur est offert partout dans le Nord de l’Ontario. Merci de faire partie de notre réseau!

Accessibility is more than physical spaces. It’s also about being understood.The way we share information can make it ea...
10/21/2026

Accessibility is more than physical spaces. It’s also about being understood.
The way we share information can make it easier or harder for someone to access support.

Clear language, captions, written information, visual supports, and taking time to explain something in a different way can help reduce communication barriers.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. What matters is listening to each person, understanding their needs, and making kind efforts to provide information and support in an accessible and supportive way.

At Hands, we’re committed to creating more welcoming and accessible experiences for the children, youth, adults and families we support.

What’s one small change that help make communication more accessible in your community?
Please share your thoughts with us!


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L’accessibilité n’est pas seulement une question d’espaces physiques. C’est aussi une question de compréhension.
La façon dont nous communiquons l’information peut faciliter ou compliquer l’accès au soutien.

Un langage clair, le sous-titrage, des documents écrits, des supports visuels et le fait de prendre le temps d’expliquer autrement peuvent aider à réduire les obstacles à la communication.
Il n’existe pas d’approche universelle. Ce qui compte, c’est d’écouter chaque personne, de comprendre ses besoins et de déployer des efforts bienveillants pour offrir de l’information et du soutien de façon accessible et aidante.

Chez Mains, nous nous engageons à créer des expériences plus accueillantes et plus accessibles pour les enfants, les jeunes, les adultes et les familles que nous soutenons.

Quel petit changement pourrait rendre la communication plus accessible dans votre communauté?
Partagez vos idées avec nous!

Happy Thanksgiving!🧡Our gratitude list starts with you.  Thank you for choosing us to be part of your journey!Wishing yo...
10/09/2026

Happy Thanksgiving!🧡
Our gratitude list starts with you. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your journey!
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday.
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Joyeuse Action de Grâce! 🧡
Notre liste de remerciements commence avec vous. Merci de nous avoir choisis pour vous accompagner dans votre parcours!
Nous vous souhaitons, à vous et à vos proches, de passer des joyeuses fêtes.

A great beginning starts with support. 🧡We are pleased to announce that our FREE Program Great Beginnings is back next w...
09/16/2026

A great beginning starts with support. 🧡
We are pleased to announce that our FREE Program Great Beginnings is back next week!

Whether you’re expecting a baby or navigating those first months of parenthood, you don’t have to do it all on your own.
Join us for a welcoming space to connect, learn, ask questions, and find support along the way.

📍 Gravenhurst
Wednesdays | 10 AM–12 PM

📍 Burk’s Falls
Thursdays | 10 AM–12 PM

📍 Parry Sound
Starting in October
Thursdays |10 AM–12 PM
2 May Street, Hands building

For more information, contact Great Beginnings at [email protected]
or call 1-800-668-8555.

Come as you are. 💛

07/22/2026

What an incredible day of golf we had yesterday! ⛳️
It's more than a golf tournament.
Our community came together to help children, youth, families, and adults with developmental disabilities across Northern Ontario.
There are no words to express our gratitude! Thank you for supporting Hands 🧡
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Quelle incroyable journée de golf nous avons passée hier! ⛳️
C'est bien plus qu'un tournoi de golf.
Notre communauté s'est réunie pour venir en aide aux enfants, aux jeunes, aux familles et aux adultes ayant une déficience intellectuelle du Nord de l'Ontario.
Nous n'avons pas de mots pour exprimer notre gratitude! Merci de soutenir Mains 🧡

Get stories, updates, and resources from across our organization—and choose the topics that matter most to you.Stay conn...
07/20/2026

Get stories, updates, and resources from across our organization—and choose the topics that matter most to you.
Stay connected and help build stronger, more caring communities.
Sign up here: https://thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca/newsletter-sign-up/
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Recevez des articles, des mises à jour et des ressources de toute notre organisation, et choisissez les sujets qui vous intéressent le plus.
Restez connecté(e) et contribuez à bâtir des communautés plus fortes et bienveillantes.
Inscrivez-vous ici: https://lereseaudaideauxfamilles.ca/abonnement-a-linfolettre/

Today we’re celebrating the dads, stepdads, father figures, and all those who show up with love, support, and strength. ...
06/21/2026

Today we’re celebrating the dads, stepdads, father figures, and all those who show up with love, support, and strength. Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Hands.
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Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons les papas, beaux-papas, figures paternelles et tous ceux qui offrent leur amour, leur soutien et leur force. Bonne fête des Pères de la part de toute l’équipe de Mains.

Good nutrition helps support focus, growth, and overall wellbeing—and exploring new foods can make healthy habits more s...
06/17/2026

Good nutrition helps support focus, growth, and overall wellbeing—and exploring new foods can make healthy habits more sustainable over time.

This cucumber and avocado blender salad is a fresh, creamy option packed with nourishing ingredients and bright flavour. It’s an easy way to try something different while keeping meals simple, balanced, and refreshing.

Blend it up and bring something new to the table. 🥑

Supporting pregnant people and new parents in Muskoka. Parents can learn about pre- and post-natal care, nutrition, chil...
06/12/2026

Supporting pregnant people and new parents in Muskoka. Parents can learn about pre- and post-natal care, nutrition, child development & more. We offer weekly social groups, workshops, resources, service connections, healthy food, and special events.

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86 Gibson Street
Parry Sound, ON
P2A1X5

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