Phoenix News and Upcoming Events

Spring/Summer Get a HANDLE Courses Phoenix announces our spring and summer training program for Get a HANDLE Courses in Neurodevelopment and the Autism Spectrum. Additional information.

Financial Information Session Phoenix will host a Financial Information Session 7-9pm to inform parents and caregivers about the various funding avenues and government assistance programs including Medial Tax Credits, Special Services at Home and other opportunities. Additional information.

Lunch & Learn Phoenix is hosting a Lunch & Learn for Professionals from 11-2pm featuring Dr. Lise Mercier, (Child Psychologist - Ottawa), Ruth Strunz (Relationship Development Specialist and Phoenix Instructor) and Valerie MacLean (Neurodevelopmental Educational Therapist). Additional information.

AutismOne 2010 Conference Valerie MacLean will be speaking at the AutismOne 2010 Conference in Chicago, IL discussing the HANDLE approach to neurodevelopmental therapy. Additional information.

Dinner and Presentation A Dinner and Presentation will be held on Saturday July 18th in Barrie, Ontario in conjunction with the Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum course with Dr. Wendy Edwards, Consultant Pediatrician from Chatham, Ontario. Click here for details

HANDLE Community Information Session - Peterborough A Community Information Session HANDLE: Helping Extraordinary People Do Ordinary Things will be held in Peterborough, Ontario on Tuesday, May 12^th, 2009. For details and RSVP, please view the flyer. Also visit the Training page for more HANDLE training opportunities.

Success Story The Phoenix Alternative Learning Centre was recently profiled as a Community Futures Development Institute Success Story. Click here to read the story.

Business After Hours Join us May 5^th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Phoenix Alternative Learning Centre / Phoenix Centre for Neurodevelopment. Pre-registration is required. To register for this event, call 748-9771 ext. 0 or email register@peterboroughchamber.ca. Cost: Free, Courtesy of OLG Slots at Kawartha Downs.

Calgary Education Fair Valerie MacLean will be presenting at the Calgary Education Fair in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Saturday May 30^th, 2009. For more information please see www.calgaryeducationfair.ca.

HANDLE Community Information Session - Chatham A Community Information Session HANDLE: Helping Extraordinary People Do Ordinary Things will be held in Chatham, Ontario on Thursday, April 30^th, 2009. For details and RSVP, please view the flyer. Also visit the Training page for more HANDLE training opportunities.

Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference Presentation Valerie MacLean will be presenting at the OADD Conference in Barrie, Ontario on Thursday April 2^nd, 2009. OADD is a professional organization of people working and studying in the field of developmental disabilities, throughout Ontario. OADD's members include agencies and organizations; university and community college students and instructors; service provider direct care staff and managers; family support workers; case managers; psychologists; social workers; and other dedicated individuals.
OADD Website

Peterborough Business Excellence Awards 2008 The Phoenix Alternative Learning Centre and Phoenix Centre for Neurodevelopment were the recipients of a 2008 Peterborough Business Excellence Award for "Entrepreneurial Spirit - less than 3 years". The Centre was also a top three finalist for "Commercial Renovation and Restoration". The awards were presented at the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner on October 22, 2008 at the Trentwinds International Centre.