October 2023 Newsletter

40th ANNIVERSARY

Solidarité celebrates its 40th anniversary this next Saturday, September 30 and all places are filled. The summary of the event and photos will be shared on our Facebook page, on our website and in the November Newsletter. 

NEW WEBSITE

Discover the brand new Solidarité website that is getting a makeover, as well as the colors of the Solidarity logo. 

A section has been added to consult our Newsletters. We invite you to take a look!

IN PERSON MEETINGS ”JASETTE” BETWEEN PARENTS

On Wednesday, October 18, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. come and have a coffee at La Boîte Gourmande, 445 Laurier Avenue, H2J 1E5 (at the north exit of the Laurier metro station).

Since a drink will be offered, registrations are required with Elena Seco by email elenaseco@spph.net.

INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS DELIVERY

TESTIMONY

INTERACTIVE BRAIN PROJECT

Université Laval’s School of Psychology worked in collaboration with the Centre intégré universitaire en santé et services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale (CIUSSS-CN) to create the Brain Kit.  The objective of this kit is to explain in a popularized way the neuropsychological functioning and the impact of neuropsychological difficulties on activities of daily living. It is aimed at different professionals and various clienteles (teenagers, young adults, members of the entourage). 

The Brain Kit has four components:

• A theoretical component explaining neuropsychological functioning and risk and protective factors for the development of neuropsychological difficulties; 
• Three clinical components presenting scenarios to better understand the impact of neuropsychological difficulties on activities of daily living:  a version for adolescent clients, a version for young adult clients, and a version for members of the entourage of a person with cognitive difficulties. 

PETITION TO IMPROVE HOME SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF SEVERELY DISABLES CHILDREN

In pursuit of efforts to access government subsidies offered to parents of severely disabled children, L’Étoile de Pacho has filed a petition with the Quebec National Assembly asking the government to establish an administrative bridge between the service employment cheque (CES) and the Supplement for handicapped children requiring exceptional care (SEHNSE) so that the assessment of eligibility for programs is carried out in a coordinated manner. and systematic.

Last year’s survey confirmed that several hundred natural families who receive financial assistance through the SEHNSE do not have access to the CES home support hours of respite care, which is essential to avoid parental burnout and promotes their reintegration or job retention.
You are invited to sign and share this petition with your entourage and network to increase the number of signatures. 

Deadline: October 15, 2023

LES LOISIRS DE KIKI

A new 10-week adapted gymnastics session began on September 24 at the Loisirs de Kiki. 

Target audience: Children, Teens, young adults aged 6 to 18 with ASD with or without intellectual disability or with a disability awaiting diagnosis with an accompanying person.

The objectives of this program are to improve:

• Gross motor skills
• Coordination
• Balance
• Socialization
• Relationship with parents in pleasure.

TAX RELIEF FOR BASIC INCOME RECIPIENTS WHO HAVE HAD TO PAY TAXES

During the 2022 tax season, many people now receiving the Basic Income Program (who were formerly in the Social Solidarity Program with the seniority of 66 months in the last 72 months) reported owing money to the Quebec government because of the tax payable.  

The Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale has finally settled the situation for the 2022 taxation year. People who have had to pay taxes unfairly should have received the refund or should receive it shortly. A new notice of assessment should also be issued. The Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle (SQDI) continues to work with the government to ensure that this situation does not recur for the 2023 taxation year.

In all cases, the SQDI recommends always paying the amounts of tax owing and remaining a beneficiary of the Basic Income Program, because the benefits are higher than those of the Social Solidarity Program. 

For more details, click the button below.

L’ACCOMPAGNATEUR

The new Life Course section of the L’accompagnateur platform allows you to find references that correspond to the stage of life of your disabled child.

Select your age group and disability to discover all the pivotal stages of your journey. Gradually prepare for changes with the Companion.

Tuesday October 3 | 12pm – Presentation of Lawyers at Home
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Thursday October 5 | 7pm – The Basics of Sex Education: Opening the Dialogue on Sexuality
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Tuesday October 24 | 12pm – The HDM-DCP, from its creation to its application
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Thursday October 26 | 12h – Services for the population of the Office des personnes handicapées du Québec
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PODCASTS AND FAVORITE SHOWS TO LISTEN TO IN FRENCH)

PODCASTS TO LISTEN TO

Listen on :
Spotify
Apple Podcast
Appui-balado

Follow the release of the new episodes here here.

Listen on YouTube.

Listen on YouTube.

Listen on their website.

Listen on :
YouTube
Spotify
Apple Podcasts

Listen on :
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts

Listen on :
Spotify
Balado Québec

Listen on Radio Canada Ohdio.

Listen on their website.

Listen on Spotify.

Listen on their site web and on :
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts

Listen on Ausha Podcast.
Episode S01E08 addresses multiple disability and self-determination, listen on Google Podcasts.

SHOWS TO WATCH

AMI-télé is a French-language channel that gives voice to Canadians with disabilities and supports them by representing their interests, concerns, and values through accessible media. You will find programs, documentaries and reports featuring people with disabilities. In addition, the programs are presented with described video for people with visual limitations and with a transcript for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
By the way, do you know the show Des familles pas comme les autres? You can watch all 4 seasons on AMI-télé. 

Visit their website.

Watch « Autiste bientôt majeur » here.
Watch « Autiste, maintenant majeur » here.

Watch on Club Illico.

Watch on Tou.tv.

Watch on YouTube.

Watch on Ami-Télé.

Watch on Ami-Télé.