Latest posts tagged with #DevelopmentalHealth on Bluesky
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Our member of the month, @Contact_Brant, is often the first call #Brant and #HaldimandNorfolk families make when they need #DevelopmentalHealth or #MentalHealth services.
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#CommunityInformation #HealthServices #KidsHealth
The EKO Tribute Award logo is featured at the top. Below, text reads: "Celebrate the people and teams that are changing the game for kids with disabilities and their families. The 2026 EKO Tribute Awards honour outstanding work in six categories..."
Five purple circles are labeled "Advocacy," "Leadership," "Partnership," "Rising Star," "Service," and "Excellence." Three purple arrows point to the right at the bottom right corner.
The EKO Tribute Award logo is featured at the top. Below, text reads: "Nominations are open until May 22, 2026. Celebrate the people and teams in your communities with the link in our bio."
Which category is the best fit for the people, teamd or organizations in your community?
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/submitanomination
#EKOTributeAward #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Disability #HealthLeadership #Advocacy
Member of the Month: @Contact_Brant 🎉
Whether a family needs developmental services, mental health support, housing resources, or specialized programs, Contact Brant helps them find the right door.
Learn more: www.contactbrant.net
#EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth
A colorful geometric design with purple, turquoise, and green triangles. Text reads, "Empowered Kids Ontario welcomes Contact Niagara for Children's and Developmental Services as a new member." The Contact Niagara logo appears at the bottom.
Geometric design surrounds the text: "Contact Niagara is the central access point for children and youth with developmental, behavioural, autism, and complex needs in Niagara."
Shapes surround text that promotes Contact Niagara and the organization's dedication to delivering services and ensuring timely, flexible and appropriate responses while valuing the diversity of their communities.
Excited to welcome Contact Niagara as a new member! 🎉
www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/newsroom
Contact Niagara is the central access point for children and youth with developmental, behavioural, autism, and complex needs in Niagara.
#EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth
Graphic featuring a header 'MOBILE UPGRADE'. Below, a subheading reads: 'An innovative program reaches Ontario children who were falling through the gaps by Patchen Barss'. The text invites readers to follow the link in the post to read the story.
#FunFactFriday
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We love a good news story, especially one that highlights innovation for kids and families in community!
@MackenzieHealth @SurreyPlaceON
#KidsHealth #EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth #BehaviouralHealth
Image featuring text for #FunFactFriday listing three points about developmental health focusing on lifelong well-being and specialized family-centered care for kids with disabilities.
You're right, it's all of the above!
Learn more about the sector and the amazing teams that are working for kids and families in Ontario: https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/about
#EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth
Our Virtual AGM is happening next week! We would love for you to attend and play a role in the future of Empowered Kids Ontario. RSVP by November 7.
#EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Disabilities #ChildDevelopment #VirtualAGM #BringYourOwnCoffee
It's November, and we're proud to celebrate Child & Community Resources as our Member of the Month!
Learn about their amazing work at https://bit.ly/3LiQHvu
#ChildAndCommunityResources #EmpowerKidsOntario #MemberOfTheMonth #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #ChildDevelopment
Congrats to Empowered Kids Ontario Scholar Andrew Poirier!
Read more about Andrew's passion for helping others: https://bit.ly/46x8pSV
Shoutout to @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social
#DevelopmentalHealth #DisabilityAwareness #birdhouses #EKOScholars #Scholarship #HigherEd
#FunFactFridays
A recent study estimates there were 22,367 people with the developmental disability in Canada as of 2020, with 30 per cent of them age 40 and older.
Read the article by the Canadian Press https://bit.ly/3VQmSV0
#DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Abilities
73 per cent thought the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games positively changed their attitudes towards persons with disabilities
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games triggered major changes in attitudes towards persons with disabilities.
Read all about it: https://bit.ly/3JtCZFj
#DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Abilities #FunFactFriday
Our September Member of the Month is Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork 💜
Click the link to learn more about Hands: www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/memberdirectory/handsthe...
#EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Disabilities #ChildDevelopment #NorthBay
#FunFridays Kids laugh on average of 300 times every day. Each giggle reminds us why supporting their growth matters so much.
Share this post and spread the joy of laughing. Did you know that kids laugh an average of 300 times every day?
#FunFridays #Laugh #EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Disabilities #ChildDevelopment
The words, Registration is almost full, is written in dark green above a pale green background. Below, the EKO Spring Symposium logo and dates, April 16 & 17, are shown. The logo of the event's presenting partner, Levio, is in the bottom right corner.
Only A FEW TICKETS LEFT for the EKO Spring Symposium 2025!
We're one month away & tickets are running out! Get yours while you can www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/ekoss2025-re...
Thanks to our #EKOSS2025 Presenting Partner: Levio
#DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #ChildDevelopment #Conference
Have questions for Frances and Michael? Register for the virtual session to ask!
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A HUGE thanks to CHEO, our Program Partner: Advance Keynote!
#EKOSS2025 #OnlineHarmsAct #SocialMedia #Conference #KidsHealth #MentalHealth #DevelopmentalHealth
The words, "The program is in and you're going to want to be there!" are written at the top in green, below it the EKO Spring Symposium logo is above, "April 16 & 17, 2025 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto" in purple. Pastel flower petals surround the text.
SO EXCITED about the lineup for #EKOSS2025!
After a record number of abstract submissions, we've put together a fantastic program with sessions that will address HOT topics in the #DevelopmentalHealth sector!
Check it out now: www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/ekoss2025-pr...
