Speak Easy Communication & Education

09/15/2025

Great resources for Truth and Reconciliation learning

CBC Kids has lots of great classroom resources for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, including:

🧡 An Indigenous language series on YouTube that teaches kids animal words in Cree, Ojibwe / Anishinaabemowin and Inuktitut.

🧡 A new music video with multidisciplinary Indigenous Oji-Cree artist Anachnid, who stopped by to perform her song Braids for Gary the Unicorn and Joojo

🧡 Returning to Ulukhaktok: A CBC Kids News documentary. Meet six kids from a small community in the Arctic, who felt disconnected from their Inuvialuit identity — until they go on a journey to connect with their past. The students teamed up with CBC Kids News to document a trip they took to see their ancestors' artwork and artifacts on display in museums across the country. They discovered a connection that runs deeper than they thought.

🧡 A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation YouTube Playlist featuring new and evergreen Indigenous content and full length episodes from Molly of Denali and Teepee Time

Head to lnk.bio/cbckids and click on this graphic to subscribe to our newsletter, Raising CBC Kids. This month's special edition is dedicated to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and will include links to everything above and more.

09/12/2025

🍂 Back-to-School Tips for Supporting Neurodivergent Children

As families settle into autumn and children return to school, the transition can bring excitement—but also stress and overwhelm, especially for neurodivergent children and youth.

To support a smoother adjustment, ACT has gathered practical, neuro-affirming strategies that families can start using right away:
🔹 Create calm after school – Allow time to decompress before homework or chores, and offer choices like quiet time, movement, or a favourite activity.
🔹 Revisit and adjust routines – Simplify mornings and evenings with predictable steps, such as preparing clothes and schoolbags the night before.
🔹 Strengthen home–school communication – Share your observations with teachers and problem-solve together when challenges arise.
🔹 Create calm after school – Allow time to decompress before homework or chores, and offer choices like quiet time, movement, or a favorite activity.
🔹 Support emotional regulation – Keep calming tools accessible at home and validate your child’s feelings after a long day.
🔹 Monitor energy and stress levels – Watch for signs of “after-school restraint collapse” and reduce extra demands until routines stabilize.
🔹 Celebrate strengths and successes – Recognize even small wins and share them with teachers to boost confidence and collaboration.

👉 Read the full article and explore more resources: https://www.actcommunity.ca/for-sale-boat-with-a-purpose-support-act-autism-community-training-copy-copy/

09/12/2025

Want to know more about the Disability Tax Credit?

FREE Virtual Information Session for Parents & Caregivers

Do you want to better understand the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)? 🌟

Join us on Monday, September 22nd from 6:00–7:30 PM for an online session hosted by Audrey from Disability Alliance BC.

🔹 Learn about eligibility
🔹 How these programs work
🔹 How to access support with the application process

This is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to gain valuable knowledge that can help support their children and families. 💙

✅ Free to attend – registration required!
Register here - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Z0X-YZ_LwEWA4vu8HX2GFayZ3GX-DVRJh5fiv_v-NplUN1ZNM0EwUzdIVklaWVJLUUJZWlpGSkwyTC4u&route=shorturl

For more info, contact Sarah at Sarah@nanaimocdc.com
Hosted by Child Development Centre and Alliance BC

07/30/2025

If you are on the West coast please stay alert and listen for updates!

Current situation
A Tsunami Watch has been issued for the north coast & Haida Gwaii, the central coast & northeast Vancouver Island, the outer west coast of Vancouver Island & the Juan de Fuca Strait coast of B.C. due to the magnitude 8.7 earthquake that occurred 80 miles (136 km) SE of Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia.

07/10/2025

We have launched the TrailRider program to improve access to RDN parks. This program will help residents with mobility challenges to enjoy accessible trails within our region. The summer pilot program is running until the end of August 2025, with trained RDN staff providing orientation for TrailRider program participants. The program’s success will be reviewed after the summer to explore possible expansion.

Photo: TrailRider Donor Murray Chantler - 2024 Move to Cure ALS event

To learn more see or recent news release at: rdn.bc.ca/notice-2025-07-08

Interested trail riders can contact RDN Parks at 250-248-4744 or recparks@rdn.bc.ca to arrange for orientation and access to the trail rider. To learn about RDN parks, visit rdn.bc.ca/parks-services.

06/17/2025

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05/06/2025

Our Summer Camps and Groups are here! 🤩
https://speakeasy-therapy.com/services/summer-camps-2025/