Social Skills

“If You Don’t Understand, Ask!”

Danielle and Kristen met in high school. At first, Kristen felt awkward because she could not...

A Birthday Dinner

Adam met Erin at work. He says she is nice to talk to. He put the day of her birthday on his...

A Girl Guide Leader Explains her Disability (255.34KB, PDF)

This is a speech a Girl Guide leader always gives to her new troupe. In it she explains her disabilities. She needs help with some things. They see that she is not so different. This helps them understand how to behave around her.

A School’s Practices of Inclusion

Marigold Thompson was in school with Jonathan. She talks about the ways in which integration and...

A Teacher on Opportunities for Youth with Special Needs

Secondary school teacher Liam Cameron feels some youth with disabiliteis lack opportunity to give...

A Workshop on Safety with a Special Focus on Women with Intellectual Disabilities (119.13KB, PDF)

This document provides more information and links to a workshop and resources focusing on safety for women with intellectual disabilities.

Adam Uses a Calendar

Adam plans ahead using a calendar. Before each month starts, he puts all his regular activities on...

Adjusting Facebook Privacy Settings (75.28KB, PDF)

This document tells you how to adjust your Facebook privacy settings. This will let you control who sees your photos and videos. It will help keep you safe on the internet.

After an Argument, Friends Need to Talk

Anik and Mimi became friends at work. They have been friends for 9 years. They always spend their...

Amanda Talks About Best Buddies

Amanda has experience with the Best Buddies program. She coordinated a university Best Buddies...

Andrew and Gemma - Using Cell Phones

Andrew and Gemma talk about how they use their phones. They call friends and make plans. The phone...

Andrew and Gemma – Their Friendship

Andrew and Gemma introduce themselves. They talk about their friendship. They talk about how they...

Anik and Mimi - Friends at Work and Beyond

Anik and Mimi talk about their friendship. They talk about why it is nice to have friends at work....

Anik on the Importance of Having Friends and Keeping Them

Anik talks about the importance of friends. She talks about why it is nice to have friends. She...

Ask First!

Marcie liked George, a boy in her grade 11 class. They sometimes said Hello, but she did not know...

Augmentative Communication Community Partnerships Canada (252.40KB, PDF)

This website explains different ways that people who do not use speech can use to communicate.

Be Yourself and Be Willing to Help Others

“The best thing is to be yourself–to always show your true self to people, and to give them the...

Bullying is Not Just Hitting

Hillary was friends with Jill. They went to Special Olympics together. Sometimes their parents...

Cell Phone and Internet Safety (82.63KB, PDF)

This gives you a website to visit for more information on cell phone and internet safety.

Circle of Friends and Beyond

Circle of Friends led Josie to see that her son needed help to have friends among his classmates....


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