Thunder Bay Family Network

TBFN nurtures the strengths, dreams, and enthusiasms of individuals with disabilities and their families, creating inclusive, caring lives for all members.

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

Big news!! Thank you @CLOntario for your grant which is making this event possible!

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

So excited for our event and to have Partners for Planning joining us is amazing! Mark your calendars!

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

Thank you to everyone who rallied around Ontario on this important issue! Together we can do great things!!

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

Yesterday, TBFN met with MP @PattyHajdu and it was a very productive meeting! We are grateful for the opportunity to discuss the DSW education crisis with Minister Hadju and thankful for her letter to Minister @MarcMillerVM expressing our concerns and requesting further info!

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

We choose our words carefully and don’t use terms like catastrophic lightly. We know that our region and Ontario are facing a crisis if we lose our #Disability workforce! @MarcMillerVM you can make all the difference and help struggling families!

[tbnewswatch @tbnewswatch]

Region's disability services face 'catastrophic' scenario https://t.co/kCAhtKdpeW

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

We don’t use the term “catastrophic” lightly and we call on the federal government to recognize the essential needs in the disability sector! @MarcMillerVM @PattyHajdu

[tbnewswatch @tbnewswatch]

Region's disability services face 'catastrophic' scenario https://t.co/kCAhtKdpeW

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

Today’s the day! Our town hall on the DSW crisis happening at noon! Both in person and on Zoom. Show your support for disability services that are an essential service!! #Disability

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

Please join us for a special town hall, supported by OPSEU/SEFPO, to discuss the looming crisis in Developmental Services! Everyone is welcome and we are especially seeking families willing to share their concerns and they will be given preference for speaker time! #Disability

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

I am happy to say that the response thus far to our advocacy campaign has been incredible. We have heard from the College, elected officials, unions, and many families and supporters. Now we need everyone to get LOUD! #disabilty https://t.co/I4u7PSTH9s

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

Thank you @irwinelman ❤️

[Irwin Elman @irwinelman]

Thunder Bay Family Network sending an SOS to the Province

“You cannot put a price on our loved ones and we need your voices to help us today!”

The crisis for children and families in so many ways continues unabated

https://t.co/L0BimD4Hbm

[Adrianna Atkins @AdriannaA45543]

Please visit for more information and join our fight to save developmental services in #NWO https://t.co/Pex5eXguxT
@MarcMillerVM @MarcusPowlowski
@PattyHajdu We need you to act now and change this dangerous policy.

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

A crisis is looming across Ontario that will hit Northwestern Ontario families especially hard! Please visit https://t.co/I4u7PST9jU for more information and join our fight to save developmental services! @MarcMillerVM we need you to act now!

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

Supporting families is what we do best!

[Alina Cameron 🇨🇦 💉 🔬 @Alina_Cameron]

Deputation day with my municipality of @OliverPaipoonge! Looking to work together to make communities more inclusive & safe for everyone. Thank you to @TBFamilyNetwork president @SharonBak for supporting my family & community! You’re the bestest! ❤️💛💜 #AutismIsLifelong #onpoli #50KIsNotOK

[Autism Ontario @AutismONT]

Autism Ontario is deeply concerned about the recent decision by the SMCDSB to proceed with the fall term without adequately addressing the critical need for Educational Assistants (EAs) for autistic students.

Read more: https://t.co/JSeRHXmTQI

#AutismMatters

[ONTAutismCoalition @OntAutism]

Thank you to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy members for bringing Bill 74 back to the table! See you next week ❤️💛💜

@gghamari @solmamakwa @WillBoumaBrant @lornecoe MPP Jess Dixon @M_Mantha @BramptonGraham @BR4CambridgePC @BrianSaunderson @kristynwongtam

[tbnewswatch @tbnewswatch]

OAC unveils new board of directors https://t.co/rfgnYGhSZl

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

Please consider signing this petition! #5ToSurvive

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

Thank you for joining us tonight @Alina_Cameron @OntAutism Keep up all the great work and we are so proud of you!!

[ONTAutismCoalition @OntAutism]

Tonight @OntAutism president @Alina_Cameron had the pleasure of attending the @TBFamilyNetwork AGM in a Thunder Bay! Congrats on a busy year & to your 2024 directors! We are grateful for our community’s strong connection. ❤️💛💜 @SDBak #AutismIsLifelong #onpoli #NeedsBasedTherapy

[ONTAutismCoalition @OntAutism]

This week 37 orgs from across CAN signed a letter from @aodaalliance, in support of amendments to Bill C-22, including @ontautism & @TBFamilyNetwork. TBFN president @SDBak chatted w CBC Up North about the letter. Thank you Sharon! #C22 #AutismIsLifelong https://t.co/EVijr0KWFG

[Thunder Bay Family Network @TBFamilyNetwork]

Thank you @DavidLepofsky and @aodaalliance for your hard work and advocacy on this issue!!

[David Lepofsky @DavidLepofsky]

@TBFamilyNetwork did great interview on @UpNorthCBC with @jonathan_pinto on why @JustinTrudeau Government must stop delaying &now ratify all Senate amendments to Bill #C22 #CanadaDisabilityBenefit Act https://t.co/iQByoQZB1V #NAAW2023 #Canpoli