Etobicoke Educational Series

The Etobicoke Educational meetings are as follows:

TUESDAY MARCH 20

7:00-8:30PM
ODSP - ONTARIO DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAM

An overview of ODSP eligibility criteria, application process, rights and benefits for recipients. A brief discussion about the current Social Assistance Review.
Speaker: Sayonara Mairena
Community Legal Worker
South Etobicoke Community Legal Services


TUESDAY APRIL 17

7:00-8:30PM
DISABILITY TAX CREDIT AND REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN

Overview of the Disability Tax Credit Certificate (DTC) and RDSP. The DTC offers many benefits to individuals with disabilities through Canada's tax system. The RDSP, introduced in 2008, is a long-term savings plan de-signed for persons with disabilities that attracts up to $4,500 a year in fed-eral contributions.
Speaker: Brendon Pooran, LLB., B.Comm
Lawyer
Pooran Law

Both events will be held at:
Fairfield Seniors’ Centre
80 Lothian Avenue, Room 4
(South of Islington/Bloor intersection. Turn East from Islington onto Springbrook Gardens, at the second intersection, turn Right onto Lothian)

Hope to see you! To register call Mary at 416-207-5032 ext. 29

Etobicoke Educational Speaker Series for April and May 2011

Hi Everyone,

An update in regards to our Etobicoke Educational Speaker Series.

On Tuesday April 19, Dr. Sean Kidd, Ph.D., C.Psych.,CPRP,Psychologist, and Mamode Burtally, R.N. of the CAMH Schizophrenia Program will be presenting an overview of medical and psycho-social treatments for schizophrenia.

On Tuesday May 17, staff, from CRCT, Community Resource Connections of Toronto will provide an overview of Cognitive Behavioural Strategies to cope with hearing voices.

These events will be held at Fairfield Seniors Centre, 80 Lothian Ave. from 7:00-8:30p.m, and will assist families in learning the tools that are available for mental health recovery.

Please contact Mary at 416-207-5032 ext. 29 for further information and to register.

Financial Planning for the Future

“What Happens to my Loved One When I Die?”This workshop is designed for parents/siblings/caregivers of individuals living with a disability including schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.

Saturday April 10, 2010
9:30 am — 12:30 pm
Christ Church Anglican
4 Elizabeth St. North, Brampton ON
Suggested Donation: $10.00
Please contact Marina Sue-Ping to RSVP, (905) 338-2112 or
msue-ping@schizophrenia.on.ca
PLEASE RSVP ASAP, SPACE IS LIMITED!

There will be a presentation given by an investment advisor and a lawyer followed by a
question period dealing with the following topics: will writing and estate
considerations, basics of RDSP, different types of trusts, and tax free rollover of
RRSP’s and RRIF’s.
This workshop aims to address some of the more complicated concerns related to the above
mentioned topics by having the following individuals on site to field questions from the group:
Robin-Lee Norris, Partner Miller Thomson LLP and
Dan Matwey, Investment Advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns

Upcoming Events

There are some really exciting events coming up in the Peel-Mississauga area over the next couple of months that are open to all community which just might be of interest to you:

March 26th 2010 8am-4pm
Robert M. Solomon LL.B, LL.M Discusses Legal Issues in Mental Health and Addictions
Although this workshop is primarily directed to frontline workers it is also open to family members at a reduced cost. If you have the time and are able to come out for a day event please email me (Lyndsay) at lyndsayw@fameforfamilies.com for more details.

April 27th 2010 6-9pm (FREE)
FAME presents Taking Back Your Life-The Success of Recovery
Come out and hear how families and individuals living with mental illness are embracing the concept of recovery and are experiencing success; Recovery is possible!
Registration details will be released in the next couple of weeks. For more information on the event please contact me at lyndsayw@fameforfamilies.com or Frank Logue at frankl@fameforfamilies.com.

Mississuaga Halton LHIN-Education and Implementation Working Group (i know, it's a mouthful!!) will be out in our community this Spring/Summer facilitating road shows on how you can navigate system. The first road show will take place at our FAME event April 27, 2010. One of the first steps in recovery for you and your loved one is figuring out how you can work through this system. Don’t miss out on this event!!

For more information on any of these events please feel free to contact me by email or phone 905-276-8316.

Be Well