Community Groups

Frostbite Warning Extended to Friday January 24, 2014

sawmillcreekes Community Groups, Healthy School

 

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a Frostbite Warning to advise residents to take appropriate precautions before going outside and to encourage homeless people to seek shelter indoors. This warning is in effect until Friday January 24, 2014.

A Frostbite Warning is issued when a wind chill of -35 or colder is forecast for the Ottawa area. At these temperatures, exposed skin can freeze in less than ten minutes. There is also an increased risk of hypothermia for people who stay outside for long periods of time without adequate protection. Overexposure can result in severe injury and even death. OPH recommends that you wear several layers of clothing to keep warm and make sure that the outer layer protects you from wind and moisture.

Frostbite results when the skin and underlying tissues freeze. Skin is white and waxy and feels hard to the touch. Frostbite is a serious condition that can require amputation. Medical attention is advised. Frostnip is a mild form of frostbite where only the skin freezes. Both frostbite and frostnip can be treated by gradually warning skin using body heat or warm water. Never rub or massage affected areas.

Children, the elderly, people with poor circulation and the homeless are particularly vulnerable to cold weather. There are many services available to help the homeless:

· Emergency sleeping spaces in Ottawa shelters,
· Street outreach services to encourage homeless people to come in from the cold, and
· Provision of emergency transportation and other services by the Salvation Army.

To seek assistance for a homeless person, concerned citizens are encouraged to call: 3-1-1. Calls are answered by the City of Ottawa Call Centre on a priority basis and referrals are made to the appropriate services.

For more information on frostbite, hypothermia and cold weather precautions visit ottawa.ca/health or call 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656). For more information on frostbite, hypothermia and cold weather precautions visit ottawa.ca/health or call 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656).

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The Psychological Assessment: What does it tell us?

sawmillcreekes Community Groups, Special Education

A message from the Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton (LDAO)

June Topic: The Psychological Assessment:

What does it tell us?

Thursday, June 6, 2013

From: 7- 9PM

 

Guest Speaker: Angèle Ramsden is currently registered as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She received her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from McGillUniversity in Montreal, and her Bachelor’s degree in Education (with distinction) from ConcordiaUniversity. She specializes in psychoeducational assessments with children, adolescents, and adults.

 

ABOUT THE GROUP:

  • For Parents and Guardians of children and young adults with Learning Disabilities (LD`s) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD).
  • Experienced facilitator guides the meetings
  • Provides parents and guardians with the opportunity to share feelings, thoughts, problems, solutions and information with other individuals
  • Come browse our Roy Cooper Memorial Resource Library from 6:30-7PM
  • Donations are appreciated to help offset costs of the meeting.

Free childcare is available: please RSVP in advance so that we can arrange for enough staff.

Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa Carleton (LDAO-C)

160 Percy St (Corner of Bronson and Gladstone, inside the McNabb Public School/Richard Pfaff Alternative School beside the McNabb Community Centre)Ottawa, ON

RSVP  613-567-5864 orinfo@ldaottawa.com

 

A message from Best Start:

sawmillcreekes Community Groups

Greetings,

The Best Start Steering committee is pleased to share with you the availability of Best Start Planning dollars for Best Start Community activities. We are seeking proposals by September 14, 2012 from non-profit community groups for activities that can be completed by December 31, 2012.
The goal of Best Start is for Children in Ottawa to be supported to reach their optimum development (full potential).
Best Start community activities should support continued progress towards service system integration. Activities should be community led, flexible and responsive while promoting:
Simplified access for children and families
Integration of services
Access to services in English and/or French
Partnerships with parents/guardians and families
Quality services based on best practices
While all proposals will be considered, the Best Start Steering committee has identified the following as current community priority areas to support movement along the integration continuum:
Intervention – Implementation of a City wide planning framework
Professional development and trainng – ELECT
Early identification – 18 month well baby visit
Engagement of the community – Impact of full day kindergarten on the early years sector
                                            – Coordination of neighbourhood planning tables
All proposals received will provide infromation for the identification of future priorities.
Please complete the attached one page proposal template and submit by email in confidence to Tracey Saikaley – by September 14, 2012. You will be informed of the committee decision by September 25, 2012. Please note, all activities must be completed by December 31, 2012 along with a brief evaluation (template to be provided) summarizing the project.

Funding Request- Best Start

Best Start Steering committee

 

Bonjour,
Le comité directeur du programme Meilleur départ est ravi de vous annoncer la mise à disposition de fonds d’appui pour la planification d’activités communautaires Meilleur départ. Nous lançons un appel à propositions jusqu’au 14 septembre 2012 à tous les groupes communautaires à but non lucratif pour des activités qui se dérouleront d’ici le 31 décembre 2012.
L’objectif du programme Meilleur départ est d’apporter le soutien nécessaire aux enfants d’Ottawa afin de favoriser leur développement optimal et de permettre la réalisation de leur plein potentiel.
Les activités du programme Meilleur départ doivent appuyer la poursuite des avancées vers la mise en place d’un système d’intégration des services. Elles doivent être menées par la communauté, adaptées aux besoins et efficientes tout en favorisant :
Un accès facile aux enfants et aux familles
Un réseau de services intégrés
Un accès aux services en anglais ou en français
Une étroite collaboration avec les parents/tuteurs et les familles
Des services de qualité basés sur les meilleures pratiques dans le domaine
Toute proposition soumise sera prise en compte, toutefois, le comité directeur du programme Meilleur départ a identifié certains champs d’action à prioriser dans la communauté afin d’assurer le soutien du continuum de l’intégration soit :
l’intervention — la mise en place d’un cadre de planification municipale — le perfectionnement professionnel et la formation – l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants à la portée de tous dès aujourd’hui (AJEPTA) — l’identification précoce — l’examen de santé du bébé à 18 mois — l’engagement communautaire — la maternelle à temps plein et son incidence sur le secteur de la petite enfance — la coordination de tableaux de planification de quartier
Toute proposition reçue tiendra lieu de référence quant à l’identification des priorités futures.
Veuillez remplir le formulaire de présentation de proposition ci-joint et le soumettre électroniquement en toute confiance à Tracey Saikaley avant le 14 septembre 2012. Vous serez avisé du résultat de l’appel de propositions au plus tard, le 25 septembre 2012. Veuillez noter que toutes les activités devront avoir eu lieu avant le 31 décembre 2012 et le tout doit être accompagné d’une brève évaluation résumant le projet. 
Thanks!
Kim Hiscott, RECE
Andrew Fleck Child Care Services
700 Industrial Ave, Suite 600
Ottawa, ON K1G 0Y9
613-736-1913 x223