Upcoming Events
Learning Together:
A Neurodiversity Symposium
September 21-25, 2026 | Virtual & In-Person
A month-long national learning series bringing together parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals to explore how we learn, grow, and support neurodiverse individuals.
Virtual Workshops • Lunch & Learns and Evening Sessions • Community Showcase
Hosted by the Centre for Diverse Learners
Reimagining Support
2026–2027 Workshop & Connection Series
Thank you to Halton Region for being able to provide Free Monthly Workshops and Peer to Peer Connection Calls.
Welcome to our new community learning space! This year, we’ve redesigned our calendar to offer flexible, accessible learning and connection opportunities tailored specifically for parents, caregivers, and educators of neurodiverse children and youth.
Every month features three distinct ways to engage, learn, and find your community:
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Lunch & Learn Sessions (Virtual): 60-minute, bite-sized, practical strategies you can implement right away. Perfect for a quick midday reset.
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Evening Workshops (Virtual): Deep-dive sessions with guest experts exploring complex topics in detail, complete with dedicated Q&A time.
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Peer-to-Peer Connection Calls (Virtual): A dedicated hour immediately following our evening workshops to drop the formal learning and just talk, share, and breathe with parents who truly understand.
Register for This Month’s Free Workshops below:
The 2026–2027 Event Calendar
Click on a month below to view session descriptions. Registration links for upcoming months open 30 days prior to the event.
August 2026
August 26th | Virtual | REGISTER HERE
Preparing for the School Environment
Lunch & Learn | 12:00PM-1:00PM:
Preparing for School Environment ( School readiness, IEPs, accommodations)
Key Takeaways:
- What is an IEP
- How to write IEPs and follow throughout the year
- Strength based Vs. Need based goals
- Mastery- Maintenance- Generalization of goals
- Parent involvement
Dr. Raminder Kaur
I work as a Disability Employment Specialist with the population who has multiple barriers to due to their disability diagnosis. Since 2005, I am working closely with the families who have children with disabilities. I have more that two years of experience working and supporting and empowering families to teach and learn self advocacy, behavior management, teaching life skills and making their child ready for an employment. I facilitate workshops online and in person for families. I also provide financial education to families such as DTC, RDSP, PW DB, CDB and RA 7&9.
Evening Deep-Dive | 6:00PM-7:00PM:
Setting Students Up for Success: Practical Strategies for a Smooth School Year
Key Takeaways:
- Practical strategies they can apply immediately.
- A deeper understanding of regulation, behaviour, and neurodiversity.
- Greater confidence in supporting neurodivergent children and youth across everyday environments.
Ariela Koldorf:
I am the Founder of Spectrum of Light Support Services, where I help organizations, educators, families, and leaders create environments where neurodivergent people can thrive. With more than 20 years of experience across education, developmental services, and leadership development, I specialize in practical, neuro-affirming strategies that strengthen inclusion, communication, and wellbeing. My background includes facilitating professional learning, coaching, and organizational consultation, and I hold certifications in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI/NVCI), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Life Coaching, and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for Educators. I am passionate about translating evidence-informed practices into practical tools that create meaningful, lasting change.
Peer-to-Peer Connection Call | 7:00PM-8:00PM
Looking to connect with others who share similar lived experiences? Participants can also choose to join our Peer-to-Peer Connection Call—a welcoming space for informal conversation, community-building, and mutual support.
September 2026
Learning Together:
A Neurodiversity Symposium
September 21-25, 2026 | Virtual & In-Person
A month-long national learning series bringing together parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals to explore how we learn, grow, and support neurodiverse individuals.
Virtual Workshops • Lunch & Learns and Evening Sessions • Community Showcase
Hosted by the Centre for Diverse Learners
Call for Speakers!
Share Your Expertise!
Are you a professional, educator, or advocate?
We are actively seeking passionate guest speakers, clinicians, educators, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and lived-experience advocates to lead our upcoming Lunch & Learns and Evening Workshops.
If your expertise aligns with one of our monthly themes, we want to hear from you!