April 16: Rainbow Board hosts workshop for students with special needs

Rainbow District School Board will host Destination Readiness: Pathways for Students with Special Needs on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Local 6500 Hospitality, Conference & Education Centre (formerly the United Steelworkers Hall).

This free event aims to help students in Rainbow Schools with needs and exceptionalities plan for their future.

“This event will be of interest to students, parents/guardians, caregivers, teachers and support staff,” says Danielle Williamson, Superintendent of Special Education Programs and Services. “A variety of service agencies will be on site to share information about resources and support available to students during and after high school.”

Participants can tour displays and speak with staff about the high school experience as well as agency representatives regarding vocational and job support, post-secondary learning opportunities, community and independent living, and financial support and management.

Participating agencies include: Adult Health and Wellness Centre; Autism Ontario; Cambrian College – Career Pathways Certificate Program; Canadian Hearing Services Children’s Community Network (CCN); Club Caron Compassion; Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons); Community Living Greater Sudbury; Compass – Child and Youth Mental Health Services; Developmental Services Ontario (DSO); Focus on Abilities Adult Day Program; Harmony Through Music Therapy; Independence Centre and Network (ICAN-CERD); Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin (ILSM); L’Arche Sudbury; March of Dimes Canada; My Center; Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre (NOARC); Northern Outreach and Clinical Services; Northern Vocational Services; Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP); Project SEARCH – Rainbow District School Board; Respite Care Centre; Special Olympics of Ontario – Sudbury; Sudbury Community Service Centre; Sudbury Developmental Services; Sudbury Youth Wellness Hub; Training Learning Centre for Brighter Futures and YMCA of Northeastern Ontario.

The Local 6500 Hospitality, Conference & Education Centre is located at 66 Brady Street in Sudbury.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171 ext. 7217