KidsAbility Centre for Child Development

KidsAbility Centre for Child Development To foster possibility for the children, youth, and families we serve, creating a future filled with hope and opportunity.

If you are a parent or caregiver navigating the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), you are invited to a virtual information s...
12/19/2025

If you are a parent or caregiver navigating the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), you are invited to a virtual information session hosted by AccessOAP, the independent intake organization for the OAP.

This session is an introductory overview to help you:
● Learn how AccessOAP supports children and youth with autism and their families
● Explore available service options within the OAP
● Discover how to navigate supports both within the program and in your local community

📅 Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
🕒 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Teams Webinar (Virtual)

Register Online: https://ow.ly/2iLw50XLIO9

Join us for our January–March 2026 Foundational Family Services (FFS) workshops! 🌟 Whether you’re looking to build routi...
12/18/2025

Join us for our January–March 2026 Foundational Family Services (FFS) workshops! 🌟

Whether you’re looking to build routines, understand behaviour, or explore strategies for emotional regulation and self-care, these workshops are here to support your family’s journey.

Registration priority will be given to families with an Ontario Autism Program (OAP) number.

Register for a workshop: https://ow.ly/jyKH50XLzYg

Join us as a volunteer at Bingeman’s Gift of Lights on Saturday, January 3 for a “Walk Only Night” and help make it shin...
12/18/2025

Join us as a volunteer at Bingeman’s Gift of Lights on Saturday, January 3 for a “Walk Only Night” and help make it shine! For every ticket sold on January 3, 50% of proceeds go to KidsAbility. 🎄

Volunteers will greet guests, hand out glow sticks & candy canes, collect donations, and spread holiday cheer!

Important: This is an outdoor event only. Please dress warmly and watch for icy sidewalks and snowy conditions.

Event details:
Date: Saturday, January 3
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Bingeman’s, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener

Sign up to volunteer through Better Impact, KidsAbility’s volunteer platform: https://bttr.im/ze8cb

Happy Holidays from KidsAbility! 🎄 All KidsAbility sites will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m. and wi...
12/15/2025

Happy Holidays from KidsAbility! 🎄

All KidsAbility sites will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m. and will reopen Friday, January 2 at 8:30 a.m. for our Winter closure.

If you have an urgent issue during the closure, please email please email urgent@kidsability.ca

We look forward to seeing you in the new year!

🎁 KidsAbility’s Season of Giving: Wrapping Up the Magic! 🎁 Over the past week, our incredible community volunteers, Boar...
12/11/2025

🎁 KidsAbility’s Season of Giving: Wrapping Up the Magic! 🎁

Over the past week, our incredible community volunteers, Board members, and employees wrapped hundreds of donated gifts for over 600 children as part of our annual Season of Giving initiative! A heartfelt thank you to volunteer groups from Activa - KW Home Builder, Google, OTIP and OMNI PRECAST INC!

Your time, effort, and generosity have truly made this holiday season brighter for 270 families in our community. 💖

Thank you for helping us spread joy this holiday season! 🌟

12/08/2025

From reducing wait times to making therapy fun, Rocket Discovery Centre is changing lives. Megan, a former KidsAbility client, is sharing her experience after attending the Innovation and Research Symposium hosted by KidsAbility Rocket Discovery Centre.

Everyone deserves a summer to remember 💙. KidsAbility’s virtual camp information workshops outline inclusive programs ...
12/06/2025

Everyone deserves a summer to remember 💙.

KidsAbility’s virtual camp information workshops outline inclusive programs designed for children, youth and adults with disabilities. Register to learn more about these programs in your region!

Save the date for these upcoming workshops:

Summer 2026 Virtual Camp Information Workshop- Overnight Camps in Waterloo region, Guelph-Wellington, and Beyond

📅 December 9
⏰ 7 - 9 p.m. EST
📍 Online

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/lVow50XE4WI
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Summer 2026 Virtual Camp Information Workshop- Day Camps for Children, Aged 4-12 (Waterloo Region)

📅 January 6
⏰ 7 - 9 p.m. EST
📍 Online

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/FwtU50XE4WN
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Summer 2026 Virtual Camp Information Workshop - Day Camps for Children, Aged 4-12 (Guelph-Wellington)

📅 January 7
⏰ 7 - 9 p.m. EST
📍 Online

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/X8JH50XE4WL
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Summer 2026 Virtual Camp Information Workshop - Day camps for Teens and Adults (Waterloo Region and Guelph - Wellington)

📅 February 3
⏰ 7 - 9 p.m. EST
📍 Online

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/xYVZ50XE4WM
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Summer Camp Planning Workshops

Learn about summer camp options, camp funding, and inclusion support

📅 December 11
⏰ 12 - 1 p.m. EST
📍 Online

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/S1KB50XE51R

Play is more than fun; it’s a powerful way to build connection and social development. In this virtual Lunch & Learn, ou...
12/05/2025

Play is more than fun; it’s a powerful way to build connection and social development.

In this virtual Lunch & Learn, our team will share key ideas for teaching play and social skills in everyday settings. Caregivers will leave this workshop with practical strategies and the confidence to support their child’s growth through play.

📅 Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Virtual
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/tT5o50X6pP3

Registration priority will be given to families with an Ontario Autism Program (OAP) number.

Wow! You responded so generously to Giving Tuesday, and we can't thank you enough! ❤️Together, the impact of our communi...
12/04/2025

Wow! You responded so generously to Giving Tuesday, and we can't thank you enough! ❤️

Together, the impact of our community and the matched gift from our partners Brick & Co Restorations Ltd and Form and Build Supply Inc. raised more than $52,000 to provide a wide range of programs and services that support kids and their families!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your tremendous generosity to help kids with disabilities and developmental differences by making sure they get the specialized care they need.

CIBC Miracle Day is always an extra special event, and especially this year as it landed on International Day of Persons...
12/03/2025

CIBC Miracle Day is always an extra special event, and especially this year as it landed on International Day of Persons with Disabilities!

For Whitney, client mom to twins and KidsAbility Foundation team member, and her hubby Jeff, it was a momentous opportunity to take to the mic and proudly share first-hand what CIBC Foundation's generosity to KidsAbility means to their daughter and family.

“At 6 years old, Everly has a very extensive medical history. In a time of uncertainty, KidsAbility became a lifeline for us by setting our daughter up for success with her rehabilitation. This would not be possible without the generous support of CIBC Capital Markets team members and CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors who donate a portion of their fees and commissions to help kids like Everly access vital support services and programs. Thank you!”

Our team at KidsAbility Foundation is always so grateful for CIBC Miracle Day, an annual event which aims to create a world without limits to ambition and a more equitable society.

Thank you, CIBC!

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On December 3, we observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.This day is dedicated to promoting the righ...
12/03/2025

On December 3, we observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This day is dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities across all areas of life. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the importance of inclusion and accessibility, and to renew our commitment to creating spaces where everyone can participate fully and equally.

Learn more about advancing the Sustainable Development Goals for, with, and by persons with disabilities by visiting the World Health Organization (WHO) website: https://www.who.int/.

Together, we can build a more inclusive and equitable world.

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