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To apply to work with Lansdowne Children's Centre please complete the online form (below), attach your resume and click the submit button. Please include any previous work experience related to the position(s) you are applying for. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Apply to Lansdowne Children's Centre, Speech and Language What is the title of the position you would like to apply for? First Name Email Web link to your LinkedIn profile Last Name Phone number to reach you Available to start as of (date) Highest level of education please choose an option Name and location of your education institution and your degree(s) earned Do you have previous hands-on experience in providing service with a special needs population? * Yes No Provide a short summary of your previous work experience and your work-related goals Please attach your resume. PDF or Word document preferred. Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thank you! Your application has been submitted.

Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Privacy Policy Privacy Plan – Personal Health Information Protection Act 2004 As an organization working with personal health records, Lansdowne Children’s Centre is accountable to comply with all relevant legislation, including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), 2004. ​ In accordance with PHIPA Lansdowne Children's Centre has developed a Privacy Plan in order to make sure that all clients/ families are being treated in a consistent manner. 1. Information Practices Lansdowne Children's Centre shall have in place information practices that comply with the requirements of the PHIPA and its regulations. 2. Written Public Statement Lansdowne Children's Centre shall make available to the public a written statement that: a) provides a general description of our information practices b) describes how to contact our Information Officer c) describes how a client/family of Lansdowne Children's Centre may obtain access to or request correction of their record of personal health information d) describes how a client/family of Lansdowne Children’s Centre may withhold or withdraw consent e) describes how to make a complaint to Lansdowne Children's Centre and to the Commissioner under the Act 3. Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Health Information Lansdowne Children's Centre shall post and make available information describing the purposes of Lansdowne’s collection, use and disclosure of personal health information as permitted by law. 4. Contact Person Lansdowne Children's Centre shall designate a contact person to perform the functions as set out in the Act. At Lansdowne this contact person shall be named the Information Officer. 5. Functions of the Information Officer The Information Officer of Lansdowne Children's Centre shall make sure that employees and all other agents of Lansdowne Children's Centre are appropriately informed of their duties under the Act. 6. Privacy Committee The Management Team shall be designated as the Privacy Committee. 7. Functions of the Privacy Committee The Privacy Committee shall be responsible to provide oversight of the privacy practices of Lansdowne Children’s Centre. 8. Security Lansdowne Children's Centre shall take reasonable steps to make sure personal health information in its custody or control is protected against theft, loss and unauthorized use or disclosure and to make sure that the records containing the information are protected against unauthorized copying, modification or disposal. 9. Handling of Records Lansdowne Children's Centre shall make sure that the records of personal health information that it has in its custody or under its control are retained, transferred and disposed of in a secure manner and in accordance with the prescribed requirements, if any. ​ Lansdowne Children's Centre Information Practices – Commitment to Your Privacy Lansdowne Children’s Centre knows it is important to protect personal information. We collect personal health information about clients from clients/parents/guardians. The personal health information that we collect may include, for example, client name, date of birth, address, health history, records of visits to Lansdowne and the care that was given during those visits. At times we gather personal health information about clients from other places, if we have been given client/parent/guardian consent to do so or if the law permits. Personal health information will be held within an electronic system. We limit collection of information to what is required to provide care to our clients. ​ Uses and Disclosures of Personal Health Information We use and share personal health information to: • assess, treat and care for clients and families safely and efficiently while giving high quality service • allow us to efficiently advise of treatment options and follow-up on treatment and care • communicate with other providers involved in care • plan, administer and manage our internal operations including booking, confirming and scheduling appointments, completing statistics • conduct risk management activities • conduct quality improvement activities, such as sending satisfaction surveys • teach and demonstrate on an anonymous basis • comply with legal and regulatory requirements • comply generally with the law Your Choices Clients/ parents/legal guardians may get and/or ask for correction of their personal health records, or withhold or withdraw their consent for some of the above uses and disclosures, by getting in touch with us and we will explain what the result of that decision might mean, and the way it will be done . Please note legal exceptions apply. Information may be accessed by regulatory authorities under the terms of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) for the purposes of the various colleges of employees here at Lansdowne fulfilling their mandate under the RHPA, and for the defense of a legal issue. When Lansdowne gets special requests, such as a request from a new source, we will get in touch with you for permission to release information. We may also advise you if such a release is appropriate. Important Information • We take steps to protect your personal health information from theft, loss and unauthorized access, copying, changes, use, disclosure and disposal • We conduct audits and complete investigations to monitor and manage our privacy compliance • We take steps to ensure that everyone who performs services for us protect client privacy and only use personal health information for the purposes for which clients have given consent • We comply with provincial privacy legislation by having a Privacy Plan that is available upon request How to Contact Us Lansdowne’s Information Officer/Contact Person is Jennifer Huxley. For more information about our privacy protection practices, or to raise a concern you have with our practices, contact us at: Lansdowne Children’s Centre 39 Mount Pleasant Street, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7 Telephone: 519-753-3153 | Fax: 519-753-5927 Website: http://lansdownecentre.ca | Email: info@lansdownecc.com You have the right to complain to the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario if you think we have violated your rights. The Commissioner can be reached at: ​ Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario 2 Bloor Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A8 Telephone: 416-326-3333 or 1-800-387-0073 (within Ontario) Fax: 416-325-9195 | TTY: 416-325-7539 Website: www.ipc.on.ca | Email: info@ipc.on.ca ​ Privacy and Consent Guide for Families What Families Need to Know About Information Sharing In order to develop a care plan and provide your child and family with the services that best meet your needs, staff at Lansdowne Children’s Centre will ask for information about your child and family. With Your Consent This Information is Shared • By only those professionals and organizations serving your child and family • Through verbal and written communication, and in an electronic record ​ The electronic record lets Lansdowne Children’s Centre staff working with your child and family view and write down information about your child in a secure and confidential manner. It also means that you don’t have to repeat information as often and lets your team build on past progress and experience. Community partners included in your consent are listed on the “Consent for Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information” form. You can say if you do not want to share certain information or if you do not want to share with certain people. Your Child’s Electronic Record is Secure and Protected This web-based shared electronic record uses the same technology that is used for online banking. In order for members of your child’s team to use your child’s electronic record, they must: • Be authorized by Lansdowne to access your child’s password-protected record • Attend training on the electronic record and related privacy policies and guidelines • Sign a confidentiality agreement Type of Information Shared Typically, the following information may be collected and stored within the electronic record and shared with the professionals working with your child and family: • Contact and Demographic information • Birth and Developmental History • Interview and Assessment information • Relevant reports such as Diagnostic, School and Transition reports • Care Plans • Assessment Reports • Progress Notes ​ Your consent will be documented in the shared electronic record. Please help us to keep information accurate and up-to-date. Tell your team of any changes. Your Right to Privacy Privacy legislation protects your right to: • Consent to how your information will be used and shared. In order for your consent to be valid, you must be given enough information for your consent to be knowledgeable. We encourage you to ask any questions you need to so that you understand how staff will use and protect your information. • Staff will talk with other Lansdowne staff on your team in order to provide service and treatment. This is implied when you are referred to Lansdowne. You may withhold this consent by telling us if anyone should be excluded. • Withhold or withdraw consent for information sharing, except in specific circumstances where disclosure is legally required under the Child, Youth & Family Services Act or ordered by a court. • Provide consent in verbal or written form. • Ask to access to your child’s electronic record and the information in it. • Ask that a correction be made to the record. Our Commitment to Your Privacy • All Lansdowne staff are required by law to protect the information you share in strict confidence. We must make sure that you understand why certain information is being shared, who it is being shared with, and get your agreement for information sharing before any confidential information is used or shared. • Lansdowne staff will only collect the information we need to do our jobs. • If you do not consent to share confidential information your wishes will be respected, except when that places someone at increased risk of significant harm. Everyone has a ‘duty to report’ under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. • If a limitation is placed on consent for information sharing, it cannot restrict recording of personal/health information that is required by law or established professional standards. • Lansdowne staff will make sure that information shared is as accurate and current as possible. • Lansdowne will give you access to the information contained in the electronic record, upon request. • Lansdowne will comply with relevant privacy legislation. This includes having a Privacy Plan that is available upon request. ​ How to Provide Consent for Information Sharing You can provide consent to a service provider working with your child. Your consent will be noted in the electronic record. The “Consent for Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information” form is a guide for providing this consent. ​ For further information about the collection, use or sharing of personal information, or to discuss any concerns you may have, please contact Jennifer Huxley, Information Officer, Lansdowne Children’s Centre at 519-753-3153 or email info@lansdownecc.com If you have a concern about how your information has been handled, you may call the Information and Privacy Commissioner /Ontario at 1-800-387-0073 or www.ipc.on.ca ​

Donor Stories Examples of outstanding community support #FORTHE KIDS from exceptional people and outstanding organizations. If you would like to share your donor story and why supporting Lansdowne Foundation is important to you, please contact Jennifer White by email jwhite@lansdownecc.com , and don't forget to include a photo. Ways To Give Events News Meet The Kids Donor Stories Our Board Contact Us Ken and Tammy Breau Read Story J.H. Young Fine Jewellers Read Story RBC Royal Bank - Brantford Norfolk Read Story Mike Mears Read Story TDG Marketing Read Story Millards Chartered Professional Accountants Read Story The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Donate Today Contact Us

To apply to work with Lansdowne Children's Centre please complete the online form (below), attach your resume and click the submit button. Please include any previous work experience related to the position(s) you are applying for. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Apply to Lansdowne Children's Centre, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Teams What is the title of the position you would like to apply for? First Name Email Web link to your LinkedIn profile Last Name Phone number to reach you Available to start as of (date) Highest level of education please choose an option Name and location of your education institution and your degree(s) earned Do you have previous hands-on experience in providing service with a special needs population? * Yes No Provide a short summary of your previous work experience and your work-related goals Please attach your resume. PDF or Word document preferred. Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thank you! Your application has been submitted.

Ways To Give Events News Meet The Kids Donor Stories Our Board Contact Us We need you. Join The Board. APPLY Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation Board 2023-2024 Annual Report PDF 2023-2024 Annual Report Online Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Login Laura Maddison Board Chair, President Brandon Adili Board Member Skylar Turkiewicz Board Treasurer and Secretary Julie Neal Board Member Robyn Verbuyst Board Past President Rita Stratford Board Member Mike Debruyn Centre Board Liason An Open Letter from our Foundation Board Chair ​ Hello Everyone, ​ It is an honor and privilege for me to have the confidence of the Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation Board of Directors in undertaking the role of Board Chair. I will do all I can to fulfill the obligations of my role in helping work towards the mission and objectives of Lansdowne Foundation. As we enter this new year for the foundation, I'm excited to be part of the leadership team and eager to continue moving forward with efforts to raise awareness and funding for the Lansdowne Children's Centre. We are here to listen, learn, share our expertise and advocate for the children, youth and families in need of programs, services and supports for special needs. When you give to Lansdowne Foundation you are helping each child and youth in need of special assistance in their development get their best chance to experience and enjoy a full childhood. You are investing in the future of our community and ensuring that we offer ALL children and youth the opportunity to be their best selves! The programs your donations support provide opportunities for kids of all ages and abilities to explore new skills, discover their potential and make new friends Together, we can help the kids to reach and celebrate new milestones. Sincerely, Laura Maddison, Board Chair Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation What does the foundation board do? The Foundation Board of Directors is the leadership of the organization. As a volunteer team they are the stewards of the mission. The board of directors of a non-profit organization is legally responsible for the governance of the organization. Within that mandate is the expectation that the board will develop, implement and monitor policies that will allow the organization to carry out its work. Their leadership is invaluable and they conduct peer to peer fundraising and engagement within the community. ​ Foundation Board members join and support one or more sub-committees to participate in making making recommendations to the Board of Directors, which is the final decision-making body. Non-Board members also bring expertise and assistance to our committees. Event Committees : Support planning and executing Foundation events: • Charity Motorcycle Ride • Heroes Walk and Roll The Policy and Governance Committee: Ensures adequacy and currency of policies, and supports board evaluation. Nomination Committee: Plans recruitment for orderly succession of board members concluding board terms, ensuring the mix of needed skills and perspectives. Bylaws stipulate its membership. Capital Campaign Committee: Plans how to secure funds for a major capital investment, ie. new Lansdowne Children's Centre building . ​ Annual Report Archives 2022-2023 Lansdowne Annual Report (PDF, 7MB) 2021-2022 Lansdowne Annual Report (PDF, 6MB) Lansdowne Children Centre Foundation’s Strategic Plan 2024 - 2027 Our Mission: To enhance and enrich the lives of the children and families that Lansdowne Children’s Centre serves by raising funds and goodwill throughout the community. Our Vision: The Foundation is a trusted funding partner of the Centre, and community giving is the margin of excellence in advancing the work of the Centre with children/youth with special needs and their families. Our Values: ​Stewardship We cherish our donors and all that this entails. Compassion We show compassion for our children, families, donors and each other in our interactions in house and in the community. Accountability We endeavour to be open and accountable in our dealings with donors, colleagues, partners, staff, and clients. Determination We are unrelenting in the ethical pursuit of our goals and objectives. A Culture of Philanthropy We strive to help every donor, volunteer, client family and staff member understand that the power of philanthropy can be a driving force in the advancement of the LCC Mission. OUR STRATEGIC GOALS, 2024 - 2027 1. Double gross revenue and the number of unique donors over the next 3 years: • Major Gift Solicitation Plan Legacy Giving Plan • An Annual Giving Plan including direct mail, Donor stewardship and event management • A Capital Campaign in support of the Centre’s new building 2. Make the donor database fully functional 3. Implement an ongoing plan to enrich the relationship between Centre staff and the Foundation 4. Adopt the elements of the Board Member’s Role and Responsibility document, and implement governance changes to support it 5. Initiate an enhanced communications plan The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Donate Today Contact Us

Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us 1/3 Do you have questions or concerns about your child's development? Start Here Lansdowne Children's Centre is a SmartStart Hub - a one-stop point of entry connecting families and caregivers with local child development services, supports and resources for a child's communication, developmental, and/or physical development needs. Lookup (All) Services Autism Services | Home Infant and Preschool Supports Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Speech and Language Lifespan Supports Respite Services Recreation Services Family Engagement Featured News Stories More News 6 days ago Mission Accomplished! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Reaches Goal Oct 1 Fall Events with Lansdowne, October Preview Oct 1 Rotary Club of Brantford’s deep connection to Lansdowne Children’s Centre celebrated at luncheon Sep 27 Ride the Bus to Heroes Walk and Roll with Sharp Bus Lines 1 2 3 4 5 Helping Kids discover potential. Lansdowne Children's Centre is a highly accredited children's treatment centre (CTC) and SmartStart Hub, connecting caregivers with resources, services & supports, for infants, children, and youth with physical, communication, and/or developmental needs. ​ Lansdowne works with children and their families in centres in Brantford, Simcoe, Caledonia and Dunnville, and in a variety of community settings such as homes, schools, childcares, early learning environments, and camps, as well as through virtual means using streaming video. ​ ​Lansdowne Children's Centre proudly delivers SmartStart Hub services, serving Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Load More ​ The Agency endeavours to provide a Scent-Free environment for the safety and comfort of all. Please refrain from the use of scented products when attending any of our sites and/or programs.

All Services Index REHABILITATION SERVICES Speech & Language Therapy at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe Start Referral What is Speech and Language Therapy? (SLT) Speech and Language therapy at Lansdowne Children's Centre focuses on helping infants and children develop their communication skills. Communication includes speech sound production, understanding and producing language and using language to interact with others. Areas we work on in speech and language therapy: Understanding words and sentences Using words and putting words together Using language to interact with others Making speech sounds Stuttering Feeding and swallowing concerns Speech & Language Supports click on an image to learn more 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2 Development Checklist, Early Years Milestones Development Checklist, Speech & Language 0 - 36 months Preschool Speech & Language Therapy (PSL) Access FREE resources online Connect with streaming videos, printable tip sheets and home-based activities based on proven universal strategies to help your child's development. PLUS, connect with community-based resources and services. Open Resources What is a Speech-Language Pathologist? Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) at Lansdowne provide assessment and treatment for infants and children with communication delays or disorders, or feeding and swallowing concerns. ​ What is a Communicative Disorders Assistant? A Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) at Lansdowne provides speech and language intervention under the supervision of a SLP. READY FOR REFERRAL? CLICK HERE You Belong Here. Are you passionate about helping infants, children and youth realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Discover why team members join Lansdowne Children's Centre. Job Opportunities

Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride - Saturday July 6, 2024 HOME REGISTRATION SPONSORSHIP AMBASSADOR CONTACT US REGISTER/DONATE KICKSTANDS UP @ 11:00 WE RIDE #FORTHE KIDS ​ Join this police-escorted, no touch down motorcycle ride leaving from Brantford to tour Grand River communities and scenery, including Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant counties. Your registration is ALL INCLUSIVE of the day's entertainment, including: Live Music, Vendor Displays, Continental Breakfast, Hot Lunch and Door Prizes! ​ Help raise money for special needs programs and supports accessed by children and youth at Lansdowne Children's Centre. 20th annual Charity Motorcycle Ride 50/50 Draw. Raffle license #M849580. The draw will take place at the 20th anniversary Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride, held at Brimich Logistics - 15 Kraemer's Way, Brantford - on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The scheduled draw time is 1:30 p.m. Winner will be contacted by email/phone if not present at the event. The ticket holder does not have to be present to win. The ticket holder must be a resident of Ontarioto be eligible to claim the prize. The ticket owner must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to claim the prize. Lansdowne Children's Centre staff and board members are eligible to participate. Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation staff and board members are not eligible to win the prize. For any contest questions or concerns, please email ckingyens@lansdownecc.com EVENT DETAILS The 2024 edition of the annual Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride celebrates our 20th anniversary of this event created by generous volunteer and friend, Bob Caissie. ​ The annual motorcycle tour event again partners with Brantford Police for an escorted ride to ensure participant safety. ​ Scroll on for more details about all the fantastic about what's included with rider registration... WHEN: JULY 6, 2024 @ 11:00AM WHERE: Brimich Logistics, 15 Kraemer's Way, Brantford EVENT DETAILS REGISTER/DONATE VOLUNTEERS ROUTE MAP REGISTRATION PRICING: ​ EARLY BIRD OFFER - Register Before April 30 $50.00 - SINGLE RIDER $65.00 - RIDER + PASSENGER After April 30... $60.00 - SINGLE RIDER $75.00 - RIDER + PASSENGER FUNDRAISING ONLY IS FREE ​ Online registration will close one-week ahead of the event, on Sunday June 30, 2024. You may still register to ride at the event on Saturday July 6. The in-person registration will start at 10:00am at the starting point: 15 Kraemer's Way, Brantford. ​ REGISTRATION INCLUDES: ​ a personalized web page to share your story and collect fundraising pledges online (hosted by Zeffy), helping to raise money and awareness for Lansdowne Children's Centre a pre-ride breakfast including coffee and pastries, hosted at Brimich Logistics during registration (beginning at 10:00am), provided by Tim Hortons a police escorted tour of Grand River communities and scenery, leaving Brantford at 11:00am and riding through Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant counties (approx. 75 - 90 minutes) a post-ride barbecue hot lunch provided by Strodes BBQ & Deli live music entertainment will be provided by BarCode The Band interact with over 20 vendors, plus games and a photo booth! REGISTER/DONATE DOWNLOADS (coming soon) CMR Ride Poster 8x11 (PDF) CMR Ride Poster 11x17 (PDF) CMR 50/50 Poster 8x11 (PDF) WHY WE RIDE... #FORTHE KIDS Funds raised with the Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride and Motorcycle Raffle Draw support critical programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre that help our community's children and youth with special needs. With your generous support: You have helped youth discover their independence and learn life skills; You have helped a child's family gain access to mobility equipment; You have helped a child with special needs make friends at a camp experience in the community.

1/3 Ways To Give Events News Meet The Kids Donor Stories Our Board Contact Us Help a child with special needs realize their potential. GIVE TODAY A semi-formal event honouring the work and history of Lansdowne Childrens Centre, and the people behind the name. Tickets available online, www.lansdownecentre.ca/erasgala Travel through time with immersive displays, PLUS enjoy a plated Dinner, Auction, Raffle and Entertainment! Celebrate 50+ years of support for children and youth with special needs, and their families! ​ Thank you to all our generous sponsors, and to our gracious host and partner Brantford Golf and Country Club! Featured News Stories More News Mission Accomplished! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Reaches Goal RBC Volunteers Ready for Lansdowne Heroes Walk, Raised Over $10,000 Donation bump for Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation from Beach Wave Volleyball tourney Ride the Bus to Heroes Walk and Roll with Sharp Bus Lines Everybody’s talking about Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new Smilezone 1 2 3 4 5 Ways To Give Events News Impact MAKE A DIFFERENCE Make tomorrow a better day #FORTHE KIDS . Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation supports special needs programs and services at Lansdowne Children's Centres in Brantford, Simcoe, Caledonia and Dunnville. ​ Through your generous gifts we are able to help children and youth and their families with access to: Specialty equipment Support workers Community-based programs Centre-run programs ​ Recreation programs supported by Lansdowne Foundation include: Day Camps, After School Programs, Art Programs, Summer Camps and other activities that build life skills through recreation, socialization and play. ​ Charitable Registration #11881-6883-RR0001 Give Today Ways To Give Load More

What is Lansdowne? Lansdowne Children’s Centre is one of Ontario’s 21 Children’s Treatment Centres [CTCs] and a member of Empowered Kids Ontario (EKO). Lansdowne provides services and supports for over 3,000 children and youth annually, and their families. ​ Lansdowne provides child development resources, supports and services for communication, developmental and physical needs. Our service region includes Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, and the Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Lansdowne currently operates sites in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Our Vision Working together to realize optimal potential for infants, children and youth. Our Mission Providing safe, accessible and quality family-centred services for infants, children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs. Our Values Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Empowerment and Safety. [RIDES]. We are committed to safety, accessibility and accountable teamwork. Download the Lansdowne Children's Centre Strategic Plan Overview Strategic Plan PDF This printable PDF document was first shared at the 2023 annual general meeting. Lansdowne vision statement Working together to realize optimal potential for infants, children and youth. Lansdowne mission statement Providing safe, accessible and quality family-centred services for infants, children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs. Lansdowne value statement Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Empowerment and Safety. (RIDES) Lansdowne strategies a culture of excellence state of art environment innovation to enhance service tell our story staff and client engagement help shape or implementation planning Strategic Plan update June 2023 - Presented by Rob Simmons, Long-Range Planning Committee Chair & Past Board Chair our process Lansdowne Children's Centre primarily delivers government funded rehabilitation services for children with physical, communications or developmental needs due to conditions including: Autism Cerebral Palsy Spina Bifida Chromosomal disorders Neurological conditions ​ Lansdowne is a SmartStart Hub delivering child development, treatment, respite and recreation services, funded by provincial Ministries and the Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation. ​ Our wide-range of resrouces, programs and supports provide one‐stop access for client efficiency. By working with Lansdowne our clients can reduce travel time, coordinate multiple services, develop relationships and expect a level of consistency in communications and service delivery. Ready for Referral? Lansdowne Service Guide Annual Reports and Board Info SmartStart Hub, Screening Tools Speech & Language @ Lansdowne Physiotherapy @ Lansdowne Therapeutic Recreation (TR) @ Lansdowne Speech & Language @ Lansdowne 1/9 Our Story The origins of Lansdowne Children's Centre go back to 1952 in Brantford, Ontario, when a group of seven families whose children lived with cerebral palsy met on a part-time basis in the Red Cross Rooms on William Street, forming the Parents Council for Cerebral Palsy. ​ Over the next decade this group would evolve to become the Brant County Cerebral Palsy Association, partnering with the Rotary Club of Brantford in 1960 to open the Crippled Children/Cerebral Palsy Centre at the Brantford General Hospital. In 1973, the Centre moved to the Clinical Division and Educational Program location at Preston Boulevard, housed in one wing of Lansdowne School. In 1974, the Lansdowne Children's Centre became incorporated and was recognized as a Group K Hospital under the Ministry of Health, offering outpatient services in physical medicine therapies. The Centre began receiving funding from the Ministry of Health and the Cerebral Palsy Association altered its role to one of financial support. Infant Development Program and Special Services at Home Program transferred their administration to Lansdowne Children's Centre in 1985, and became an integral part of our services. ​ Our services expanded again in 1987, adding a Respite Care Program and School Health Support Services Program, and again in 1991 with the addition of the Early Integration Program. ​ In 1997 the Ontario Ministry of Health named Lansdowne the lead agency for the Brant Preschool Speech and Language Program. ​ In 1998, on June 25th, Lansdowne Children's Centre celebrated the Grand Opening of a new building at 39 Mount Pleasant Street in Brantford. 1999 marked Lansdowne's 25th Anniversary as a Children's Treatment Centre (CTC). 1998 Planning for Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford 1998 Construction of Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford From www.jjackowetz.com the original Jane Laycock School that later became Lansdowne Children's Cent 1998 Planning for Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford 1/5 On July 7th in 2000, Lansdowne celebrated the unveiling and dedication of the Joanne Renahan Children's Courtyard. Joanne, her son Stephan and husband Peter were in attendance to mark the event. In 2002 the Kid’s Country Inn was opened, introducing a weekend respite program for medically fragile and/or technologically dependent children and youth. In June 2004, the Early Autism Program was transferred to Lansdowne Children’s Centre, helping children to develop their skills in the areas of play, communication, socialization and self-help In 2007, special flexible respite care services were started for families caring for children or youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In 2014 Lansdowne introduced Holistic Integrated Teams [HITs] to help centralize family communication and coordinate services and supports for clients with multiple service needs. ​ In 2019 Lansdowne expanded its regional coverage after assuming management of service provider contracts for Haldimand and Norfolk School Based Rehab Services (2020). ​ In 2020 Haldimand-Norfolk Preschool Speech & Language was also added, creating a unified Brant- Haldimand-Norfolk program managed by Lansdowne Children's Centre. Also in 2020, Lansdowne assumed operation of the Alternate Care family respite program. Over 20 years removed from the grand opening celebration, the expansion of services at Lansdowne and growth of the service and support teams have generated concerns about the property's capacity. ​ In 2020, amidst a global pandemic, Lansdowne Children's Centre quickly 'adapted' service delivery to a virtual model to accommodate children and youth clients and their families. Combining virtual and in-person care as a hybrid model allowed Lansdowne to stay connected and serve families. The virtual option also helps to address main-site crowding and parking/accessibility concerns, and allowed Lansdowne to deliver service to over 3,000 children and youth and their families. ​ ​ In 2021, Lansdowne celebrated the dedication of new service locations in Haldimand and Norfolk counties. The additional locations are opened in Caledonia, Simcoe and Dunnville, improving Haldimand-Norfolk access to rehabilitation services. Growing With Our Community Lansdowne Children's Centre is pursuing opportunity to build a new home in Brantford, to help address urgent capacity concerns and waiting times. Our goal is to provide our community and region a new, state-of-the-art children's treatment centre. ​ Learn more about our needs FOR THE KIDS and how you can lend your support, investing in our community and in their future. READY TO GROW

All Services Index Family Engagement Family Engagement Services available to all families of Lansdowne infant, child and youth clients EMAIL YOUR QUESTION click on an image to learn more 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2 Family Advisory Council (FAC) Family Centred Guiding Principles Family Engagement Coordinator What is Family Engagement? You are the expert on your chi ld... Family engagement recognizes that families are essential to the successful outcome of their children’s plan of care and ensures that caregivers are welcome partners in the planning and delivery of Lansdowne Children’s Centre services. Lansdowne Children’s Centre is committed to creating more opportunities for families to partner with service providers and each other, to contribute their perspective, advice, passion and talent, and share the knowledge that comes from their lived experience. We need to enhance programs already in place and establish a broad range of family supports to help inspire and empower families meet the day-to-day challenges they face. HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED... Join the Family Engagement Facebook Group Apply to the Family Advisory Committee ​Register for an upcoming event Access FREE resources online Connect with streaming videos, printable tip sheets and home-based activities based on proven universal strategies to help your child's development. PLUS, connect with community-based resources and services. Open Resources Upcoming Events Autism ServicesGroup Ages 10-13 October Tue, Oct 15 Lansdowne Brantford Oct 15, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Oct 15, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada A fun safe hangout for youth with a diagnosis of Autism. Once a month from 4:30-6:30pm. Caregivers do not need to stay but youth must be able to participate in a group with a ratio of 3 youth to 1 staff. Register Autism Services Group ages 7-9 October Wed, Oct 16 Lansdowne Brantford Oct 16, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Oct 16, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada A chance for kids Ages 7-9 to get together, play games and hang out. Ratio is 3 children to 1 adult, please let us know if you have questions about this. Register Caregiver Event - Trivia Night Thu, Oct 17 Crossing All Bridges, Brantford Oct 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Crossing All Bridges, Brantford, 65 Sky Acres Dr, Brantford, ON N3R 5W6, Canada Oct 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Crossing All Bridges, Brantford, 65 Sky Acres Dr, Brantford, ON N3R 5W6, Canada No cost event for families and caregivers of Lansdowne child and youth clients. Come test out your skills answering fun fact questions. Childcare available, no cost. Register Circle Time Group Autism Services ages 2-4 Fri, Oct 18 Lansdowne Brantford Oct 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Oct 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Join us for songs stories and play time. This will be many children's first experience with this type of activity, practice in a safe and inclusive environment with other children and caregivers. Register Caregiver Event - Binder Bootcamp HN Sat, Oct 19 Jarvis Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Jarvis, 2 Monson St, Jarvis, ON N0A 1J0, Canada Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Jarvis, 2 Monson St, Jarvis, ON N0A 1J0, Canada Paperwork piling up - need help to deal with it? Join us for a chance to organize it Register Multiple Dates Coffee and Chat Brantford Tue, Oct 22 Brantford Oct 22, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Oct 22, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Lansdowne client families and caregivers are invited to our social network event, an informal setting to ask questions, share stories and connect with other families as we support each other in our journey. Register Multiple Dates Halls of Halloween Trick or Treat Practice Event Wed, Oct 23 Lansdowne Brantford Oct 23, 2024, 4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Oct 23, 2024, 4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Bring your Lansdowne child/youth client to a safe and controlled environment at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford to participate and practice in dressing up and trick or treating. Registration required. Limited capacity per available time slot. Event Details Let's Do Lunch! a professional development event Wed, Oct 23 Online (ZOOM) Meeting, Weblink in email Oct 23, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Online (ZOOM) Meeting, Weblink in email Oct 23, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Online (ZOOM) Meeting, Weblink in email Presented by Early Integration Program for Professionals and Early Learning Educators. This discussion-based workshop will address topics around feeding all types of picky or tricky eaters who are in Child Care Programs. Register Autism Services Group Ages 4-6 October Thu, Oct 24 Lansdowne Brantford Oct 24, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Oct 24, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada A chance for kids to play and communicate with each other in an environment where fun activities are available. Children must be able to participate in a group where the ratio is 3 children to 1 adult. Please let us know if you have questions about this. Register Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 12-17 October Thu, Oct 24 Lansdowne Brantford Oct 24, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Oct 24, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Once a month from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Lansdowne Brantford. We will alternate between free activities at Lansdowne and outings in the community which may have a cost associated. Register Circle Time Group Autism Services ages 2-4 Fri, Oct 25 Lansdowne Brantford Oct 25, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Oct 25, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Join us for songs stories and play time. This will be many children's first experience with this type of activity, practice in a safe and inclusive environment with other children and caregivers. Register Teen Social Group ages 14-17 Autism Services Oct Tue, Oct 29 Lansdowne Brantford Oct 29, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Oct 29, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Last Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 join us for a laid back, safe hangout for teenagers with a diagnosis of Autism. Caregivers do not need to stay but teen must be able to participate in a group with a ratio of 3 teens to 1 staff. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this! Register Autism Services Music and Movement ages 7-9 Wed, Oct 30 Lansdowne Brantford Oct 30, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Oct 30, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada A chance for children aged 7-9 to come and experience music, dance and yoga inspired activities. Ratio is 3:1, caregives welcome to stay Event Details The Eras Gala, celebrating 50 years of Lansdowne Children's Centre Sat, Nov 16 Brantford Golf and Country Club Nov 16, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Brantford Golf and Country Club, 60 Ava Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 5R7, Canada Nov 16, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Brantford Golf and Country Club, 60 Ava Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 5R7, Canada Limited tickets available, order quickly! In parntership with the Brantford Golf and Country Club, this event will include dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, fundraising raffle, and interactive displays to transport you back in time and be part of local history. Register After Hours…Supporting Children who have Experienced Trauma, In-Person professional development event Tue, Nov 19 Lansdowne Brantford Nov 19, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Nov 19, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Lansdowne Brantford, 39 Mt Pleasant St, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7, Canada Presented by Early Integration Program for Professionals and Early Learning Educators. This discussion-based workshop will include conversation about understanding how traumatic events affect a child, and how stressors may affect development, behaviour and the ability to self-regulate Register After Hours…Supporting Children who have Experienced Trauma, a professional development event Tue, Nov 19 Online (ZOOM) Meeting, Weblink in email Nov 19, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Online (ZOOM) Meeting, Weblink in email Nov 19, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Online (ZOOM) Meeting, Weblink in email Presented by Early Integration Program for Professionals and Early Learning Educators. This discussion-based workshop will include conversation about understanding how traumatic events affect a child, and how stressors may affect development, behaviour and the ability to self-regulate Register Multiple Dates Caregiver Event Coffee Chat Haldimand Norfolk Thu, Nov 28 Jarvis Nov 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Jarvis, 2 Monson St, Jarvis, ON N0A 1J0, Canada Nov 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Jarvis, 2 Monson St, Jarvis, ON N0A 1J0, Canada Coffee and Connecting for Caregivers Register

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