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Christian Horizons changed its name to Karis Disability Services. Why? We want our name to help build our vision of belonging,...
Visit karis.orgThe Disability & Faith forum is a blog dedicated to equipping people with an interest in disability and faith. Stories, resources, events and videos are...
Learn MoreChristian Horizons changed its name to Karis Disability Services. Why? We want our name to help build our vision of belonging,...
Visit karis.orgVolunteer registration for the 2023 Summer Family Camp is now open! This year's Summer Family Camp is at Elim Lodge, Pigeonm...
View ResourceSign up to join the Belongathon, a community outreach fundraiser created by Christian Horizons. Help raise awareness and support people with...
Visit belongathon.ca to join!Are you looking to join a diverse team that is passionate about helping people? Christian Horizons is now hiring Direct Support...
Learn MoreLearn from the top books on church inclusion and accessibility, with a list curated by Christian Horizons.
View Book ListEquip! - Learning My Way are life skills and interest courses to enhance community involvement and career development.
Learn More Contact UsUpdates, symptoms, preparation, stats and an amazing collection of posters and downloads (scroll to the bottom of the page for these).
View ResourcesTake a self-assessment, telehealth phone number, case statuses in Ontario, resources and information sheets.
View ResourcesInformation for Public, Care Providers, Businesses, and Workers. Self-assessment, stats, public health orders etc.
Read MoreDaily briefings, worldwide statistics, and much more. Check out their "mythbusters" section, videos on handwashing and personal protective equipment, or interactive...
Read MoreOpen Future Learning explores the possibilities and potential within current challenges. Six points seek to connect us to the experience of...
Learn MoreConnectability.ca has put together a varied and thorough resource list of options for activities during isolation/quarantine/social distancing. Education, audio books, entertainment,...
View ResourcesThe Canadian Association for Community Living is tracking an extensive resource list for families who experience disability. Have something to add?...
View ResourceUseful links curated by the team at Kerry's Place Autism Services
View ResourcesAn exhaustive page on mental health in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic developed by the Canadian Association for Mental Health.
Learn MoreResources for anxiety and your mental health in a global climate of uncertainty. Based on an interactive app, this site curates...
Learn MoreAn article exploring some of the intersections of viral outbreak, intellectual disability and mental health hosted by the Conversation.
Read MoreA two-sided tip sheet for caregiver mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak. Developed by the Ontario Caregiver association.
Learn MoreAllBelong Center for Inclusive Education is quickly developing excellent resources to address the COVID-19 crisis, including social stories, information for churches,...
Learn MoreA CTV news article highlighting the need to make information around the coronavirus accessible to everybody.
Read MoreResources for people with intellectual disabilities and their families from Inclusion Saskatchewan. Regularly updated info regarding changes and updates to community...
View ResourcesThe NADSP site includes a number of video webinars on the role of the DSP in responding to the coronavirus, along...
View ResourcesAn extensive library of resources from agencies for the Developmental Services sector.
View ResourcesThis guide explains how to avoid getting sick from a virus. Created by the Council for Intellectual Disability.
Read MoreAn accessible, plain-language explanation (with pictures) of why we stay home and hope for what happens if we do.
Download ResourceSpecial Olympics shares helpful, accessible resources on COVID-19, including a visual guide and tips for staying in shape at home.
Learn MoreWondering what it's like to be tested for COVID-19? These slides can help! (Created by Aptus Treatment Centre)
Download ResourceAn interesting, interactive social story talking about the coronavirus.
See MoreA newsletter offering up many easy-to-understand guides on handwashing, COVID-19, and social distancing.
Read MoreSelf-advocates from California have put together great safety tips videos talking about "how to stay healthy," "what should I do if...
Read MoreThis form helps people with intellectual or developmental disabilities navigate a transfer to a hospital setting with the support that they...
View FormThe Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services hosted a webinar on updated guidance for congregate living for vulnerable populations. This...
Watch WebinarThis engaging video from the Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities covers all of the basics. (Closed Captioned)
Watch NowMany people are worried about the virus. This is a mental health guide with some really helpful tips. Created by the...
Read MoreStop-motion video to explain social distance for connected households (e.g. support locations). By Jubilee Association of MD Executive Director Steve Keener.
See MoreNow, more than ever, it is important to value people by providing education and raising awareness about COVID-19 and its impact...
View ResourcesThis page includes tons of easy-to-understand information about COVID-19 and managing stress with helpful videos and activity suggestions. (HCARDD)
Read MoreConvivium contributor Keith Dow, Manager of Organizational and Spiritual Life with Christian Horizons, encourages us to be aware of the needs...
Read MoreWordless books about important topics like "Beating the Virus," Good Days and Bad Days During Lockdown," and for family and carers,...
Read MoreYou'll need to click through some of the links, but there are a number of social stories in PowerPoint format here...
Learn MoreA helpful starting-point for agencies in responding to potential and actual exposure of people supported to COVID-19. Based on Public Health...
Download ResourceA helpful starting-point for agencies in responding to potential and actual exposure of people supported to COVID-19. Based on Public Health...
Download ResourceSacred Place for Accessible Communion and Empathy hosts spiritual resources for talking and praying with people about the coronavirus. Includes symbol...
Read MoreThis 8-page booklet about the Coronavirus is written in plain language. It was created by and for people with developmental disabilities....
Download ResourceBased on the Grief Matters course material with long-time Canadian grief counsellor David Kennedy, this is a tip sheet on how...
Download Resource(Password: 8k@253$+) A recorded Zoom conversation with Jasmine Duckworth (Community Development Manager, Ottawa). Jasmine shares about Christian Horizons, Myasthenia Gravis and...
Watch VideoOn April 22nd, Keith Dow (Manager of Organizational and Spiritual Life) participated in a webinar hosted by the Collaborative on Faith...
Watch VideoEven though COVID-19 has meant we have all had to miss out on some activities and time with family and friends,...
Download ResourceA guide for families and friends looking to visit someone at a Christian Horizons location. (Updated September 24, 2020)
Download ResourceA social story about what it looks like to welcome friends and families for visits at your home, if it is...
Download ResourceDid you know that, in Ontario, guidelines from the MCCSS and the Ministry of Health form the basis for Christian Horizons'...
Read MoreA social story to help talk about some of the restrictions put in place by public health and risk factors for...
Download ResourceUpdated in September to reflect new guidance from MCCSS, this social story helps us to understand how to be safe in...
Download ResourceBuilding on MCCSS guidance released August 28, 2020, this is a guide for families and people who use Christian Horizons services...
Download ResourceThe "Where I've Been and Who I've Seen" Timeline tool can help you and your loved ones keep track of who...
Download ResourceChristian Horizons is continually monitoring the situation and in regular contact with Canadian Public Health Authorities. As well, we are working...
Read MoreIn this video, singer-songwriter Brian Doerksen and his wife Joyce share their experiences, both joys & challenges, of raising multiple children...
Watch NowPresentation by the late Judith Snow: “It’s about Grace!” for the 2014 Summer Institute on Theology and Disability Conference. Judith shares...
Watch NowLearn how one church has reached out to people with developmental disabilities in their community to build friendships, grow spiritually, and...
Watch NowErik Carter, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Special Education at Vanderbilt University in Nashville TN, shares his personal insights into the opportunity...
Watch NowA guide to accessibility in places of worship.
Download ResourceA sample accessible customer service policy that can be updated for your context.
View ResourceCaring for you as you care for others: Join Dr. Keith Dow for a podcast that explores what it looks like...
Learn MoreDisability Concerns of the CRC & RCA offer many additional resources. Be sure to sign up for their Breaking Barriers newsletter!
Learn MoreFriendship Ministries, along with resourcing hundreds of events each month for people with intellectual disabilities, makes available a number of excellent...
Learn MoreThe Putting Faith to Work (PFTW) project empowers faith communities to support people with disabilities as they find and maintain employment...
Learn MoreThe Disability & Faith forum is a blog dedicated to equipping people with an interest in disability and faith. Stories, resources,...
Learn MoreAs a follow-up to Erik Carter’s book Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities, this excellent practical guide was developed to...
Download ResourceThe Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has put together a comprehensive resource for including adults with disabilities in the life of faith communities....
Download ResourceHelpful handouts from Erik Carter's research, including "Reflecting on Belonging," "Who is Sam?" and "Interacting with People with Developmental Disabilities."
Download ResourceThis church checklist will assist with identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement in your welcome of people with disabilities.
Download ResourceWhen leaders are at their best there are five core practices common to all. The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are...
Contact UsWe need to feel connected to others and, in turn, they to us, because extraordinary accomplishments are never achieved alone." Based...
Contact UsWith the DiSC® Workplace profile you will build stronger working relationships and increase your performance as you learn to understand yourself...
Learn More Contact UsLearn how to respond to conflict and take advantage of the positive potential that exists when conflict occurs. Examine your conflict...
Learn More Contact UsAppreciate the value to teamwork and understand synergy that a well-organized team creates. Understand how different team members fill different roles...
Learn More Contact UsYour personalized Work of Leaders® assessment will be a tool to support you to examine a simple and compelling process that...
Learn More Contact UsWant to learn more about us? Our friends over at Cardus featured Christian Horizons as part of the Diakonia Project.
Learn MoreMake time for time management. The Time Mastery Profile® will be used to analyze your current time use in 12 critical...
Learn More & Register Contact UsThis workshop highlights the values and strengths each person brings to the team. The number one goal of each session is...
Learn More & Register Contact UsThis two-day workshop is based on Susan Scott’s #1 Best Selling book Fierce Conversations. The learners will practice using real-life situations....
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