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The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) has created a dedicated webpage to help keep families, partners, and our community informed regarding ongoing labour negotiations with OPSEU Local 170, which represents our front-line team members. We are committed to sharing information clearly, promptly, and with care. The webpage will serve as the central hub for updates […]

November 4, 2025

The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) is thrilled to announce that the Brad and Joanne Stannard Memorial Pie Auction, held at the Harrow Fair on Thursday, August 28, raised an incredible $118,150 in support of children and youth with physical, neurological, and developmental needs. “For over 45 years, we’ve been proud to offer these vital […]

August 29, 2025

The JMCC Entry to School Autism Program is now accepting registrations for September 2025 for the Windsor-Essex region. This program supports autistic children to develop school-readiness skills and provides transition supports as they enter school for the first time.  To participate in this program, your child must be: Please note, children who have already attended school are […]

July 21, 2025

“No words. No actions. Just brainpower. “At Windsor’s John McGivney Children’s Centre, kids with complex disabilities are now learning to control music, games, and even mobility devices using only their minds — thanks to breakthrough brain-computer interface (BCI) technology that turns thoughts into action. “For 17-year-old Alexander Khoury, the impact has been life-changing,” wrote Millar […]

July 16, 2025

We’re excited to partner with the Windsor Public Library to bring the Bookmobile to the John McGivney Children’s Centre! Families, children, youth, and staff are invited to come aboard and explore a wide range of books and resources. Don’t have a library card? No problem—library staff will be there to help you get one and […]

July 14, 2025

CBC Kids News is inviting Canadian kids and teens ages 11 to 16 who are Deaf and/or living with a disability to help shape the future of accessible news – and JMCC families are encouraged to take part. Participants will have the chance to share their thoughts and feedback directly with CBC Kids News journalists […]

July 11, 2025

“It sounds like something from a futuristic film: Technology that allows users to control their environment with mere thoughts. But for kids with disabilities like 10-year-old Irelynn in Ontario, it’s an emerging reality that’s helping them connect with the world around them in unprecedented ways,” wrote Emma Loop and Amy Dodge from CBC News. The […]

June 25, 2025

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)—a major federal initiative to reduce poverty and promote financial security for persons with disabilities—has officially moved forward. As of May 15, 2025, the Canada Disability Benefit Regulations are in force, and the benefit will soon be available to eligible applicants. What is the Canada Disability Benefit? The CDB offers up to $200 […]

June 17, 2025

Are you a young person with a physical or developmental disability between the ages of 13 and 21? Are you interested in making friends, learning new skills, and gaining more independence? The JMCC Life Skills Program is back this summer with Meal Masters—a fun, supportive, and engaging three-day program focused on real-life skills like: •   […]

June 17, 2025

Compact, foldable and lightweight, this is more than a wheelchair — it’s freedom. A dream became reality for Windsor’s Nicole Mercado on Wednesday with the surprise presentation of a lightweight power wheelchair, a Shine Foundation gift meant to make the difficult transition to university a little less stressful. But Mercado, who lives with cerebral palsy, […]

May 23, 2025