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You are invited to join us in November to celebrate another amazing year at EKO!

Please let Caroline know that you plan to join us and she'll send you everything you need.

#DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth
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September 21, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Member of the Month: @Contact_Brant 🎉

Whether a family needs developmental services, mental health support, housing resources, or specialized programs, Contact Brant helps them find the right door.

Learn more: www.contactbrant.net
#EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth
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Start with us! Helping families navigate community support for behavioural, developmental, and special needs.
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March 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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DID YOU KNOW? ...
Our member of the month, @Contact_Brant, is often the first call #Brant and #HaldimandNorfolk families make when they need #DevelopmentalHealth or #MentalHealth services.

https://youtube.com/shorts/P8MHPTuXvBM?feature=share
#CommunityInformation #HealthServices #KidsHealth
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YouTube video by Contact Brant
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March 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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You have two more weeks to submit!
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/ekoss2027-abstracts

The Call for Abstracts for EKO #SpringSymposium27 closes October 9—be sure to submit your work to present a concurrent session or a poster at the event.

#DevelopmentalHealth #HealthConference
The image is a graphic inviting abstracts for presentations for the EKO Spring Symposium 2027. It lists different presentation styles for submitters to choose from and includes the event logo at the bottom. The image is a graphic inviting abstracts for posters at the EKO Spring Symposium 2027. Presenting a poster at the event enters you in the Poster People's Choice Awards. The event logo is at the bottom.
September 24, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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DOHaD Canada congratulates Dr Stephen G. Matthews, the first Canadian elected President of the International DOHaD Society. A significant milestone for the DOHaD community in Canada. #DOHaDCanada #DevelopmentalHealth #ResearchLeadership
June 18, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Our Virtual AGM is happening next week! We would love for you to attend and play a role in the future of Empowered Kids Ontario. RSVP by November 7.

#EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Disabilities #ChildDevelopment #VirtualAGM #BringYourOwnCoffee
November 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Member of the Month: The NEO Kids Children's Treatment Centre🎉

The Centre serves kids and youth across Northeastern Ontario communities who experience physical, developmental, and communication challenges.
https://bit.ly/4bjuis6

#DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth
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August 3, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Which category is the best fit for the people, teamd or organizations in your community?
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/submitanomination

#EKOTributeAward #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Disability #HealthLeadership #Advocacy
The EKO Tribute Award logo is featured at the top. Below, text reads: "Celebrate the people and teams that are changing the game for kids with disabilities and their families. The 2026 EKO Tribute Awards honour outstanding work in six categories..." Five purple circles are labeled "Advocacy," "Leadership," "Partnership," "Rising Star," "Service," and "Excellence." Three purple arrows point to the right at the bottom right corner. The EKO Tribute Award logo is featured at the top. Below, text reads: "Nominations are open until May 22, 2026. Celebrate the people and teams in your communities with the link in our bio."
March 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Join EKO's Board of Directors.

We invite visionary leaders to apply and help shape the future for the one in six Ontario kids with disabilities and developmental needs, their families, and their communities.
https://bit.ly/4mfggfq

#BoD #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth
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May 20, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Feelin' hot hot HOT? Children's Treatment Centre and Foundation of Chatham-Kent are helping more kids cool off at the beach!
https://ctcf-ck.com/2026/07/14/mobi-chairs-chathamkent/

#MemberOfTheMonth #EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Summer #MobiChair
Three Mobi Chairs Now Available Across Chatham-Kent, Expanding Beach Accessibility for Everyone - Children's Treatment Centre Foundation
For Immediate Release: July 14, 2026 CHATHAM-KENT, ON – The Children's Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent is pleased to announce the completion of its three-year Mobi Chair Project, making ac...
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July 22, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Excited to welcome Contact Niagara as a new member! 🎉
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/newsroom?newsid=3323

Contact Niagara is the central access point for children and youth with developmental, behavioural, autism, and complex needs in Niagara.
#EmpowerKids #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth
A colorful geometric design with purple, turquoise, and green triangles. Text reads, "Empowered Kids Ontario welcomes Contact Niagara for Children's and Developmental Services as a new member." The Contact Niagara logo appears at the bottom. Geometric design surrounds the text: "Contact Niagara is the central access point for children and youth with developmental, behavioural, autism, and complex needs in Niagara." Shapes surround text that promotes Contact Niagara and the organization's dedication to delivering services and ensuring timely, flexible and appropriate responses while valuing the diversity of their communities.
February 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Meet Chelsea 👋

...and find out why we are so proud to call her a 2026 EKO Scholar!

#EKOScholar #Scholarship #Neurobiology #Athletics #CognitiveDisability #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth

@brocku.ca
The image congratulates Chelsea on her 2026 EKO Scholarship in purple writing at the top. The words, Good luck with your studies at, are written in purple above the Brock University logo. A green ombre box fills the bottom right corner with the EKO logo. Chelsea is posing for a photo after playing in a hockey game. She is still wearing her gear as she sands beside the glass holding flowers and a Thank You #11 sign.
September 18, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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STOP! Make sure your abstract is ready before you hit submit ...

Check out our second webinar, Submitting the Best Abstract Possible: https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/ekoss2027-webinars

Set yourself up for success. We'll see you at EKO #SpringSymposium2027!

#DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth
EKO - Want some help putting together your abstract?
Register for our webinar series designed to help your work resonate with the EKO Spring Symposium abstract review committee.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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BEFORE you hit submit!!

Anchel and June will help you present your work as a must-have at the EKO Spring Symposium 2027!
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/ekoss2027-webinars

@westernu.ca
#SpringSymposium2027 #DevelopmentalHealth #Abstract #HealthConference #HealthLeadership
A webinar titled "Submit the Best Abstract Possible" featuring Anchel Krishna, Director at CTN, and June Coan‑Brill, PhD Candidate at Western University. Scheduled for September 10, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. ET. Registration link is in the description.
September 9, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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Congratulations to our 2026 EKO Scholars! 🎓 🎉
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/newsroom?newsid=3351

#EKOScholars #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Scholarship
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September 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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We're sharing MORE information with abstract submitters!
https://bit.ly/4zYGhWO

#SpringSymposium2027 #Abstracts #ClinicalConference #Webinar #Research #HealthResearch #HealthConference #HealthLeadership #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth

@westernu.ca
The image promotes a free webinar on September 10 for EKO Spring Symposium abstract submitters. Three bullet points highlight the webinar's topics: learning about the review process, aligning work with priority themes, and making submissions resonate. The image features headshots of the two hosts for the EKO Spring Symposium 2027 abstract webinar. Anchel from CTN and June from Western University will walk abstract submitters through the process and share tips for making their work memorable.
September 3, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Thank you to all EKO member organizations—the nonprofits that provide exceptional care so kids with disabilities and developmental needs and their families can live their best lives!

#NationalNonprofitDay #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth
August 17, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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STOP! Before you an abstract for the EKO Spring Symposium 2027, you'll want to watch this webinar ...
https://bit.ly/3TiHvvb

#SpringSymposium2027 #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #HealthLeadership #HealthConference #Research #HealthInnovation #Abstract
A webinar announcement for "Submit the Best Abstract Possible" hosted by EKO Spring Symposium 2021. Featuring Brendan Wylie-Toal, Director of Research at KidsAbility, and Anchel Krishna, Director of Strategy, Communication & Engagement at CTN.
August 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Share your work with Ontario's developmental healthcare sector!
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/ekoss2027-abstracts

#SpringSymposium2027 #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #HealthConference
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July 31, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Congratulations to CHEO and the CHEO Research Institute on this partnership exploring how AI can support research, improve operations, and enhance care for kids and families.

@anthropic.com
#ChildHealth #DevelopmentalHealth #Innovation #AI
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CHEO partners with Anthropic to explore the responsible use of AI in child health
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July 27, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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#FunFactFriday

Did you know that the Children's Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent is almost 80 years old??!

... that's as old as Ride CK!

Learn more about the Centre's history at https://ctc-ck.com/about-us/our-history/

@ridecktransit
#DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #MemberOfTheMonth
Our History – Children's Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent
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July 10, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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Abstracts are the hook to reel your audience into attending your session or viewing your poster. So a quality submission matters!

Learn more and register now: https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/newsroom?newsid=3343

@CTNKids @KidsAbility
#SpringSymposium2027 #DevelopmentalHealth #HealthConference
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July 1, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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That’s right, EKO #SpringSymposium27 is coming to Toronto!

Share your work with the #DevelopmentalHealth sector. Submit an abstract to present a concurrent session or poster: https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/ekoss2027-submit-an-abstract

#KidsHealth
Poster for the Eko Spring Symposium 2027. It announces that abstracts are open for submission to present a poster or concurrent session at the in-person conference in Toronto next April. The deadline to submit is October 9, 2026.
June 22, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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More time to celebrate #DevelopmentalHealth leaders!

Honour leaders, partnerships, volunteers, professionals and rising stars whose impact is changing the game for kids with disabilities, their families and communities.
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/newsroom?newsid=3334

#EKOTributeAward
May 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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How do you decide who to nominate?!
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/tributeawardsselectioncriteria

EKO has the pleasure of awarding those who are setting unprecedented standards and changing the game for kids and families.

#TributeAward #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #HealthLeadership
May 8, 2026 at 11:42 PM