Through your generous gifts we are able to help children and youth with special needs, and their families, to access: Specialty equipment; Support workers; Community-based programs; and Centre-run programs in Brantford, Simcoe, Caledonia and Dunnville. 1/8 GIVE TODAY Your gift is key Unlock a new skill— Unlock a new SMILE scroll down for more Working together to enhance and enrich the lives of children and families served by Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Support or start a local fundraiser Events for Lansdowne You can support Lansdowne Kids with your participation in a community event, dedicating your fundraising to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Learn More Give to Lansdowne Kids Making a donation We're here to make gifting easy, and to celebrate your kindness and generosity. Your gift is key to helping kids unlock their potential. Learn More Celebrating community engagement Volunteer for Lansdowne Your time is an incredible gift. Through the year, events and programs provide opportunity to lend your skills and time in support of Lansdowne kids. Learn More Leading our mission of support Our Board of Directors Volunteer leaders combine a diverse mix of skills, experience and interests to steward donor gifts and pursue an optimal client experience. Learn More Thank you, Tim Hortons Smile Cookie, Brantford Celebrating Tim Hortons restaurants in Brantford and the teams and customers who created an incredible donation! Learn More Be a Hero for Lansdowne Kids Heroes Walk and Roll Celebrating strength in our community! Spend time with your kids being Heroes for Lansdowne Children's Centre... Learn More Celebrating Donors, Donations More News Meet Mason, 12-year-old 2026 Lansdowne Youth Ambassador Suit Up! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Limited Edition T-Shirts (Swag!) 8th annual Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll powers up to support local infants, children and youth 1 2 3 4 5 Community News and Events More News Heart of a Hero: A Mother's Letter to You about her son's Lansdowne journey Scholastic Book Club opportunity supports Lansdowne programs Lansdowne Children’s Centre hosts annual general meeting 1 2 3 4 5 Unlock a new SMILE Unlock a new skill— OUR MISSION is about working together 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. “Unlock A New Skill–Unlock A New Smile” celebrates the magical moments when an infant, child, or youth, client achieves a new sense of accomplishment, excitement and… pure joy . "I can’t even describe the look in the eyes of a parent watching their child experience something that they simply didn’t think was possible." Your gifts empower Lansdowne to enhance and enrich the lives of clients and their families by providing acces to: Specialty equipment Support workers Community-based programs Centre-run programs Lansdowne Children's Centre Charitable Registration #1190 05643 RR0001 39 Mount Pleasant St., Brantford, ON N3T 1S7 Contact: Lynda Henriksen (she/her) Director of Development and Community Relations lhenriksen@lansdownecc.com 519-753-3153 ext 221

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Lansdowne Children's Centre has a rich history in Brantford and the surrounding area. As the Grand Erie region's SmartStart Hub, Lansdowne connects families with top quality services, supports and resources, for children and youth with special needs, and their families. Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development Public Accountability Lansdowne Children’s Centre is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Board of Directors Strategic Plan 2023+ Services and Programs Service Delivery Broader Public Sector Accountability Broader Public Sector (BPS) organizations – such as Lansdowne Children’s Centre – receive operational funding from the Ontario Government. BPS accountability requirements ensure such organizations acquire publicly funded goods and services in an open, fair and transparent way. We invite you to review our current business documents and policies on this page demonstrating our BPS compliance. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) At Lansdowne Children’s Centre, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our reputation and achievements as well. Policy Ref A 2-a-060 View More Board Code of Ethics Recognizing its legal and ethical responsibility for the direction and operations of Lansdowne Children’s Centre, the Board of Directors will keep the following uppermost in all its decision making: the health and well being of children and their families; the delivery of high-quality services; and the welfare of staff. Policy Ref B 3-020 View More Expense Authorization No expenditure shall be authorized unless the Board of Directors has approved the purchase, either through the budgeting process or through specific requests that have received the approval of the Board. All employees shall obtain appropriate authorization for any expenditure of Lansdowne Children’s Centre funds. Policy Ref A 5-b-10 View More Capital Procurement Policy No expenditure shall be authorized unless the Board of Directors has approved the purchase, either through the budgeting process or through committee designated authority. All employees shall obtain appropriate authorization for any expenditure of Lansdowne Children’s Centre funds Policy Ref A 5-b-115 View More Procurement Policy Adopting Ontario Broader Public Sector Supply Chain Code of Ethics View More BPS Supply Chain Code of Ethics View More Travel, Meal & Hospitality Expenses Policy View More Perquisites Policy View More Perquisite Policy Compliance View More 2024-25 Audited Financial Statement View More Performance Scorecard View More Annual Report View More Strategic Plan 2023-28 View More Analysis of 2024-25 Financial Results View More Our Mission Providing safe, accessible and quality family-centred services for infants, children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs. Our Vision Working together to realize optimal potential for infants, children and youth. Our Values At Lansdowne Children's Centre we value Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Empowerment, and Safety (RIDES). We are committed to safety, accessibility and accountable teamwork. 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 the art environment; Innovation to enhance service; Tell our story. 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

Accessible Playground Directory | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Accessible Playground Directory A comprehensive resource designed to empower individuals of all abilities to discover inclusive play spaces in their local communities and throughout Ontario. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Accessible Playground Directory no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Learn about understanding sensory needs and awareness , how to communicate with children to prepare them for outings, role playing games to help practice, environmental considerations you can prepare, and how to reinforce appropriate behaviour. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Outings #Behaviour #Desensitization #Communication

Core Communication Board, Sesame Street, Autism, AAC | EarlyYears, Speech | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Core Communication Board, Sesame Street, Autism, AAC Sesame Street’s first AAC board features core vocabulary and beloved characters. Follow the Learn More link to download your own printable copy. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Core Communication Board, Sesame Street, Autism, AAC no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: AAC, communication, autism

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Give Today Ways To Give Meet The Kids Partner Profiles Impact Report Our Board Contact Us < Back BILLIE & LACEY 2023 Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride Ambassadors Hello, my name is Billie MacDonald. My sister Lacey and I are the MacMoore Sisters, known for our fundraising at the Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride. I was born with a Brachial Plexus injury in my right arm. It was a challenging time as no one could really explain it to my mum and dad why my arm looked different. When I was one month old I was taken for a visit to Lansdowne Children’s Centre. My sister Lacey had been there the year before to make sure she was ready for school and she was excited for me to see it. We spent some time visiting with Heather and Ashley in the Physio and Occupational Therapy departments and they became my second family. At Lansdowne I have taken part in the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Recreation programs and so much more. It is my second home. I have been diagnosed with both Brachial Plexus and Acquired Brain Injury with the help of Lansdowne. Throughout the years Lansdowne has helped me with getting everything I need to help me learn better in school, and helping my family get me a mobility device to help me explore the world even when I am having a bad day and couldn’t walk. Every year we look forward to the Christmas Party to get us out and to get to see Santa. It is one of the best family days! Each year we looked forward to going to Lansdowne Children’s Centre events because we got to be with a lot of the people who I know. Thank you for caring to read my letter. Please help support Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation by riding on July 8, or by making a donation to our team or any of the other riders and teams. We are so thankful for all the Lansdowne has done for our family, and other families. We fundraise each year to help make sure other kids and families get a chance to get the help we have had. The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us

Join the Lansdowne Children's Centre corporate team, the Lansdowne Cruisers, in the Rotary Brantford Classic Run, in support of local children's programs. Rotary Club of Brantford 2026 ROTARY BRANTFORD CLASSIC RUN - SUNDAY, JUNE 7 - Join the Lansdowne Cruisers team You Run. Kids Win. Sign Up Today Register Event Info Print Flyer Email Flyer Join our Corporate Team The Lansdowne Cruisers and walk, run or roll with Lansdowne Children's Centre in support of local children's programs. Rotary Club of Brantford presents The 42nd Rotary Brantford Classic Run Sunday, June 7, 2026 10:15 a.m. Start W. Ross Macdonald School, 350 Brant Ave. Brantford Using the provided Race Roster event page, you will create your own participant account with an email and password. During your registration, you will be asked if you would like to register as an individual or as part of a team. To join our Lansdowne Cruisers team, select: Join a Team - a Corporate Team - find Lansdowne Children's Centre Our Team Captain is Tiffany Morgan, recreation services. Please email Tiffany to provide your email contact as a registered team member. We would like to contact you by email closer to the event date to organize a group meeting point and time to get our annual Lansdowne team photo. For any questions or concerns, you can email Tiffany at: tmorgan@lansdownecc.com Did you know... That Lansdowne Children's Centre has entered a corporate team in the Rotary Classic Run going back decades! Lansdowne is one of the earliest community programs for children supported by this event. LANSDOWNE CRUISERS THROUGH THE YEARS Join the Lansdowne Cruisers, Rotary Brantford Classic Run June 7, 2026 Apr 1 Rotary Club of Brantford annual Children's Party at Lansdowne Children's Centre, 2025 Dec 19, 2025 Commemorative photo book celebrates 50+ Years of Lansdowne, in print fundraiser and free online Apr 14, 2025 1 2 3 4 5

Language and Communication | Speech, EarlyYears | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Language and Communication This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. The basics of language and communication in child development. Learn how communication does not require langauge. What is non-verbal communication? Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Language and Communication no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Communication #GoalSetting #Social

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