This World's Ours Centre

This World's Ours Centre This World’s Ours is an inclusive centre in Vancouver providing a safe, social space and a variety

07/25/2025

💛 What does it mean to care for others — and yourself — with compassion?

Join us for a free in-person Compassion Circle on July 28, hosted by littlewoo and our friends at . At these gentle gatherings, we’ll share stories and practice listening in kind and caring ways. You’ll learn 4 simple ways to respond as a listener — to build trust, understanding, and connection. Whether you want to share or just listen, you are welcome.

📍 Near Main & East 10th, Vancouver
🗣️ Practice sharing stories with care
🤝 Learn 4 compassionate ways to respond

🌞 Spots are limited so save your free spot now:
curiko.ca/experiences/867f9b8e-db52-44dc-96c6-db25cb1a3a1a

We are running Parents Night Out every Friday in the summer!⁠⁠While the parents enjoy a well-deserved night out, the chi...
07/25/2025

We are running Parents Night Out every Friday in the summer!⁠
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While the parents enjoy a well-deserved night out, the children get to come to play, watch a movie, and spend time with us!⁠
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Activities can Include:⁠
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- Games in the gym⁠
- Arts & Crafts⁠
- Snack⁠
- Using the sensory room⁠
- Watching a movie⁠
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Ages 2-13. (Kids are grouped in age-based groups)⁠
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Parents Night Out are Friday's from 6 pm - 8:30 pm.⁠
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Summer Schedule:​​​​​​​⁠
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July 25: Paint Night⁠
Aug 1: Garden Party⁠
Aug 8: Slime Making⁠
Aug 15: Movie Night⁠
Aug 22: Arts & Crafts⁠
Aug 29: Cookie Decorating

Summer camps may be full, but there is still space for our 2025/26 Professional Development Day Camps at This World's Ou...
07/22/2025

Summer camps may be full, but there is still space for our 2025/26 Professional Development Day Camps at This World's Ours Centre.⁠
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Camps for 2025/26 are offered on the following days:⁠
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Friday, September 19, 2025⁠
Friday, October 24, 2025⁠
Friday, November 21, 2025⁠
Monday, January 12, 2026⁠
Friday, February 13, 2026⁠
Monday, April 20, 2026⁠
Friday, June 26, 2026⁠
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We offer camps with 1:1 support at an additional cost. ⁠
You can use Autism Funding for all of our camps.

07/19/2025

💛 What does it mean to care for others — and yourself — with compassion?

This summer, join us for two free in-person Compassion Circles on July 21 and July 28, hosted by littlewoo and our friends at This World's Ours Centre .

At these gentle gatherings, we’ll share stories and practice listening in kind and caring ways. You’ll learn 4 simple ways to respond as a listener — to build trust, understanding, and connection. Whether you want to share or just listen, you are welcome.

📍 Near Main & East 10th, Vancouver
🗣️ Practice sharing stories with care
🤝 Learn 4 compassionate ways to respond

🌞 Spots are limited so save your free spot now:
curiko.ca/experiences/867f9b8e-db52-44dc-96c6-db25cb1a3a1a

Limited spots available: Join us for free in-person compassion circles this summer! We will share stories and listeners ...
07/18/2025

Limited spots available: Join us for free in-person compassion circles this summer! We will share stories and listeners will be invited to share 4 types of responses to support the storyteller and build connection! Thank you to our wonderful Community partner This World's Ours! (Location: near Main & East 10th, Vancouver)⁠
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We will learn how to share stories in a mindful way and listeners will be invited to share 4 types of empathetic responses to support the storyteller and build mutual connection.⁠
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Your Host, littlewoo:⁠
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I love exploring humanity's heart, mind and spirit! I value meaningful connections through shared curiosities like Art, Nature, Spirituality, Culture & other fascinating topics. I enjoy performing or creating music, dance, visual art, puppetry and film/video production. I love learning and sharing what I learn. My favorite topic is the art of being a loving Human!!⁠
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About Curiko:⁠
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Curiko is a platform, a community, a partnership, and a team. As a platform, Curiko creates and connects people to meaningful experiences. As a community, Curiko fosters two-way relationships. As a partnership, Curiko practices collaborative governance. As a team, Curiko creates space for experimentation and learning. Keep scrolling to see where we come from, what matters to us, and the change we seek.⁠
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Join a community of people with and without disabilities and access free online and in-person experiences.⁠
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Register at: https://www.curiko.ca/experiences/867f9b8e-db52-44dc-96c6-db25cb1a3a1a/

New Blog Post: Advocating in a Broken System: The Burnout Faced by Parents of Kids with Disabilities by Koryn Heisler⁠⁠A...
07/16/2025

New Blog Post: Advocating in a Broken System: The Burnout Faced by Parents of Kids with Disabilities by Koryn Heisler⁠
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As a parent of children with disabilities, I have been feeling burnt out this year trying to advocate for my children and what they deserve. Advocating is exhausting. Last year I did a podcast with Rachel Thexton from Rachel Thexton Connects, and we started talking about how advocating for our kids is not only necessary, but completely exhausting, and how we don't talk about the toll that it takes on parents and relationships.
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Continue reading here: https://www.thisworldsours.com/post/advocating-in-a-broken-system-the-burnout-faced-by-parents-of-kids-with-disabilties

Meet Megan McGuire, our newest Tutor at This World's Ours Centre.⁠⁠Megan's fascination with the intersection of child de...
07/11/2025

Meet Megan McGuire, our newest Tutor at This World's Ours Centre.⁠
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Megan's fascination with the intersection of child development and teaching was sparked while she was pursuing her Bachelor of Applied Science in Child, Youth and Family from the University of Guelph alongside her early childhood educator certificate. She followed this interest into the Masters in Child Study and Education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto, becoming a certified teacher. At OISE, her pedagogy was deepened by the emphasis on child-centred education, research-informed practice and inquiry-based learning championed at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School. In her time as a student, Megan was the recipient of over a dozen major academic awards including the Robert Seth Kingsley Graduate Student Scholarship for the MA Child Study and Education student demonstrating the strongest potential for excellence and leadership in Special Education.⁠
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Over the last decade, she has applied her theoretical knowledge in a number of different environments including serving as a behaviour support director at a camp program for children and youth with disabilities, research work on the Ontario Child Health Study at the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University, working as an inclusion facilitator at the University of Guelph vanguard Child Care and Learning Center, leading a program evaluation for a remote educational program at a major national non-profit, working at an Educational Consultancy collaborating with an Indigenous community to develop a remote teacher education program, as well as countless hours of working one-on-one with students and teaching in diverse classroom environments.⁠
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I offer students (K to 12) tutoring support in specific skill areas with the foundation values of 1) creating a positive and trusting relationship together, and 2) fostering a joy of learning. I use a play-based, targeted instruction approach (meaning every session is individualized to your child's interests and skill level) to maximize both engagement and skill development. ⁠
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Visit our website to learn more!

Are you looking to home school next year with a Distributed Learning School? We are able to work with you and your schoo...
07/09/2025

Are you looking to home school next year with a Distributed Learning School? We are able to work with you and your school to help build a tailored plan for your child and use your school funding towards programming.⁠
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Email us at info@thisworldsours.com for more information or to set up an intake meeting today.

Did you know that we have a sensory friendly designer now at This World's Ours Centre? You can even use your autism fund...
07/05/2025

Did you know that we have a sensory friendly designer now at This World's Ours Centre? You can even use your autism funding towards her services! Meet Nilakshi Roy, from Maati Interiors.⁠
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Maati Interiors is dedicated to extending its services to benefit the Neurodiverse community through the creation of sensory-friendly spaces. These spaces are designed to offer a sense of stability and comfort within the confines of your home. Every aspect, ranging from the choice of colours to textures, is carefully orchestrated to curate a soothing experience tailored to your unique requirements. Neutral tones and soft lighting work harmoniously to cultivate an atmosphere of tranquility, establishing a mental retreat where you can truly relax and enjoy being home. ⁠
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Sensory-friendly design is a thoughtful approach to creating spaces that cater to the sensory experiences and needs of individuals. It involves harmonizing elements such as lighting, colours, textures, and layouts to provide comfort and reduce sensory overload. By considering factors like noise reduction, tactile surfaces, gentle lighting, and organized spaces, Maati Interiors aims to foster environments where individuals can feel calm, grounded, and at ease. We aim to craft spaces that not only look beautiful, but also promote well-being and inclusivity for everyone.⁠
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Visit her page to learn more! https://www.maatiinteriors.com/

Did you know that we can take autism funding for our programs?⁠⁠You can submit a Request to Pay to Autism Funding and on...
07/03/2025

Did you know that we can take autism funding for our programs?⁠
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You can submit a Request to Pay to Autism Funding and once approved, we can bill them directly. When signing up for a program, don't pay online. Send us an email at info@thisworldsours.com to let us know that you would like to use autism funding and we will bill them directly. If you need any help, just email us and we can assist you with the forms.

Today is the last day of school for kids in the public school system. ⁠⁠Update about the centre's operating hours over t...
06/27/2025

Today is the last day of school for kids in the public school system. ⁠
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Update about the centre's operating hours over the long weekend:⁠
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Sat: Open 10am - 5pm⁠
Sun: Open by appt only⁠
Mon: Open 9am - 7pm - only service provider appointments, we have no programs running this day⁠
Tues: CLOSED⁠
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We then start our first week of summer camp on Wednesday, July 2.

Dr. Mary Turri has upcoming availability for assessments. If you are looking to have your child assessed she provides th...
06/25/2025

Dr. Mary Turri has upcoming availability for assessments. If you are looking to have your child assessed she provides the following services:⁠
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- Psychoeducational assessment (e.g., learning disabilities, intellectual developmental disorder, giftedness; up to age 25)⁠
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- ADHD assessment (usually completed as an additional component to psychoeducational assessment; up to age 25)⁠
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- Psychodiagnostic assessment (for mental health concerns; up to age 18)⁠
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- Autism assessment (ages 31 months to 16 years)⁠
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- Psychology/Developmental Assessment for children under 6 years old (if you are doing an Autism assessment elsewhere, and need just the psychology/developmental portion of the assessment)⁠
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- Short-term parent consultation (e.g., to discuss specific behavioural and/or emotional issues, adjusting to diagnoses, and service planning)⁠
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- Speaking engagements and workshops for schools, community agencies, and educational institutions⁠
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For more information, please contact me at: mary@drmaryturri.com. Someone will return your message within 3 to 5 business days. If you do not hear from someone within that time frame, please feel free to send a follow-up message.

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Vancouver, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16049003797

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