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