Community Learning
Webinars | Workshops | NetworkingWelcome to the Community Learning Webinar Series
Join us every month for a new opportunity to learn and connect! In this Community Learning Webinar Series, you will hear from experts and self-advocates on important topics like fitness, nutrition, mental health, caregiver support, seeking employment, and healthy aging. You will also get the opportunity to ask questions in an exclusive Q&A. Register for free below to receive your invite to the next webinar.
Register for the Community Learning Webinar Series
Thursday, September 19th at 7:00pm EDT
Managing Your Mental Health
Learning how to manage your mental health is an important part of maintaining a healthy, happy lifestyle. In this webinar, you’ll learn practical information and exercises for helping your child with Down syndrome recognize and manage their emotions. You will also hear from experts about mental health issues that are more common as a person with Down syndrome ages and their recommendations on how to help prepare for and manage these challenges. Our community member panel will share their own lived experiences surrounding their mental health wins and setbacks and you will have a chance to ask questions.
When? Thursday, September 19th, at 7:00pm EDT
Where? Virtual webinar through Zoom. You will receive a link in your inbox.
How long is it? 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Special Guest: Dr. Yona Lunksy, Scientific Director of the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre and Director of the Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities Program (H-CARDD) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She is also a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and an adjunct scientist at ICES.
Thursday, October 17 at 7:00pm EDT
Finding Paid Employment
Join us for this free workshop for jobseekers with Down syndrome during Disability Employment Awareness Month. Learn tips for building your resume, finding job opportunities, and interviewing for success. You’ll also hear advice from community members about their employment journeys.
When? Thursday, October 17 at 7:00pm EDT
Where? Virtual webinar through Zoom. You will receive a link in your inbox.
How long is it? 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Community Learning Webinar Series FAQ
Is there a fee for the webinars?
No, the Community Learning series is provided free by CDSS.
How do I join the webinar?
You will receive the link to join the webinar in your inbox. Make sure you add us as a trusted contact!
Will it be recorded?
Yes, it will be recorded. All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar to rewatch and share with family and friends.
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