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April 24: Rainbow Board hosts workshop for students with special needs

April 23, 2025

Rainbow District School Board will host Destination Readiness: Pathways for Students with Special Needs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 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, Principal of Special Education Programs and Services. “A variety of service agencies will be on site to share information about resources and supports 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 supports, 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 – College Career Pathway Program; Cambrian College – Glenn Crombie Centre for Accessibility, Counselling and Wellness (GCC); Canadian Hearing Services; Children’s Community Network; Community Living Greater Sudbury; Compass; Developmental Services Ontario (DSO); Enrichment Centre LTD; Focus on Abilities Day Program; IG Private Wealth Management; Independence Centre and Network (ICAN-CERD); Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin; Karis Disability Services; L’Arche Sudbury; March of Dimes Canada; My Centre; Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre (NORAC); Northern Outreach and Clinical Services (NOCS); Northern Vocational Services; Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP); Ontario Health atHome; 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

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