November 2022 Recreational Respite was asked to participate (again!) in the SCS’s (Service Coordination Support’s) virtual Coming Together conference, 2022. This year’s theme was Employment, and Recreational Respite developed a unique game of CLUE, customized to this theme. The activity developed, CLUE: Career Discovery Edition, is an interactive play on the popular board game. Participants were introduced to […]
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November 2022 The Opal Season Company and Recreational Respite created a unique intergenerational program offered on our group program calendar! Young adults and their special guests (grandparents or ‘grand pals’) worked together to solve a mystery based on a true Canada story of WWII espionage. Practice active listening, collaboration, critical thinking and communication as you
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Recreational Respite has partnered with the Miles Nadal JCC Centre for Access and Inclusion several times to develop and deliver outcome-based programs designed for young adults, ages 18-35, who are on the autism spectrum and/or have developmental disabilities. We thank the Miles Nadal JCC for championing inclusion in a collaborative spirit with continued partnership with
By Jamie Cook (Recreation Therapist, Recreational Respite) Loss of a loved one is a difficult experience for anyone, but for children and youth experiencing grief and bereavement during their formative years, it can be even more complex, confusing, and overwhelming. Recreation is uniquely situated with the capacity to support children and youth through their grief
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2022- Present Recreational Respite is working in partnership as a provider for the Ontario Autism Program – URS (urgent response services) with two large regions across Ontario. Eligible children and youth who are experiencing a specific, urgent need can access supports to help stabilize the situation, prevent crisis, reduce the risk of the child or
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2022-2023 Recreational Respite is excited to deliver group programming to athletes of Special Olympics PEI! Building healthy relationships is an important part of our independence. It’s important that we know how to set boundaries, create safe space for ourselves and others and along the way, make important friendships and build our community. With this in
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Current 2023 partnership with Reena. Successful Aging: Frailty, Transition and Inclusion into Senior Services (2013) Funded by Ministry of Community and Social Services Recreational Respite and Reena partnered on this project to: Identify the challenges / limitations faced by individuals living with developmental disabilities for accessing the services. Provide them support / services so that they
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Recreational Respite developed a unique program with The Residences of 1425 Bayview, with the goal to create, improve and enhance community participation through volunteer and fundraising opportunities. The participants learned, planned, and organized activities necessary to launch a successful Pet Photography fundraiser for Lions Foundations of Canada Dog Guides. They learned how to take pictures,
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February 2022 As we experience various COVID-19 lockdowns across Canada, we wanted our customers to know that we care about their families! It’s been a pleasure (and we are so grateful) to have been chosen by them to take part in their lives during this challenging time. Our commitment to caregiver support is deeply rooted
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February 2022 As we experience various COVID-19 lockdowns across Canada, we wanted our customers to know that we care about their families! It’s been a pleasure (and we are so grateful) to have been chosen by them to take part in their lives during this challenging time. Our commitment to caregiver support is deeply rooted
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