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If you or someone you know strugges with the extra expense of Christmas, they are inviting you to attend one of their registration sessions. For details, please visit: http://www.sparkystoydrivewindsor.com.
October 19, 2023
“Happy Fall and Back-to-School!” by Angela Kelly, JMCC Family Engagement Consultant If you are new to the world of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or are familiar with the process and appreciate a review, this information is for you! An IEP is a specialized plan specific to your child and their learning abilities that is used […]
October 18, 2023
Adulthood transition doesn’t have to be scary! – by Arta Giles, JMCC Youth Advisor Do you ever wonder what becoming an adult and having a disability is going to look like for your future? Does it make you feel nervous? Are you starting to get those nervous butterfly feelings in your stomach when talking about […]
October 18, 2023
A research study at the University of Windsor is exploring how to make gyms usable for all people is seeking volunteer participants. Fallon Mitchell, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Kinesiology, is investigating accessibility and user experience in gym settings. She is seeking adult participants to complete a series of tasks at the Toldo […]
October 16, 2023
Register for our upcoming virtual information sessions! Be sure to call 519-252-7281 to register!
October 13, 2023
The John McGivney Children’s Centre was the host location for this special celebration today. Fifty-one innovative capacity building projects were announced across Windsor/Essex and Chatham-Kent as part of the Community Services Recover Fund. To read the full Release, please click here.
October 13, 2023
Researchers at CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research have developed a new questionnaire to measure parents’ experiences with healthcare services for their children with disabilities. They would like to have parents test it out and share their feedback. Complete a set of questions to tell us about your experiences with healthcare services. You will receive […]
September 28, 2023
Pathway to Potential (P2P) is Seeking Input from the Community P2P wants to better understand the issues and impacts of poverty within the Windsor-Essex region. They would like to hear directly from residents and invite you to participate in a short 10-minute survey. Your input will help inform the new P2P plan for the City […]
September 27, 2023
The Doerksen family held a fundraiser as a way to give back to the John McGivney Children’s Centre. Oakley was diagnosed with Limb Body Wall Complex and given a 2% chance of survival, if he made it through to the end of pregnancy. He is now almost three years old. “The doctors had no hope […]
September 25, 2023
For the past 25 years, the Brad and Joanne Stannard Memorial Pie Auction has been raising funds at the Annual Harrow Fair Pie Auction, and donating all the proceeds to JMCC. Their son Todd, was born with Spina Bifida and received services from JMCC until he passed away in 1975 at the age of 7. […]
September 6, 2023