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CBC News: Mental health disorders spike in post-high school transitions
From CBC News, a recent story on the increased prevalence of mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and mania, in young people 12 to 19 years of age. Included in the story are recommendations for those students with a mood disorder that are entering post-secondary. For students at the University of Calgary, the Students’ Union…
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New Calgary venture for persons with autism
In November of last year, we highlighted a New York Times story on a Dutch company called Specialisterne, which employs persons within the autistic spectrum. A new venture, fashioned after successful companies like Specialisterne, has now launched in Calgary. Meticulon Consulting, a project of the Autism Calgary Association in partnership with the federal government and the Sinneave…
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Registered Disability Savings Plan Webinar
On November 20, 2013, the Canada Revenue Agency will hold a webinar for persons with disabilities and their financial advisors on the Registered Disability Savings Plan Program (RDSP), the disability tax credit, and proposed income tax regulations for withholding at source for RDSP withdrawals. The webinar will run from 12:30pm to 1:45pm, Eastern Standard Time.…
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Two Important Upcoming Workshops
The Student Success Centre at the University of Calgary holds many great workshops all year round – two upcoming workshops are of particular importance. First, Avoiding a Crash is designed for students in the Faculties of Arts and Sciences who believe they are at risk of being placed on Academic Probation or required to withdraw…
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CanLearn ADHD Intervention Group
As we highlighted in September 2012, the CanLearn Society runs an intensive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Intervention group for Adult and Young Adult groups. This program focuses on developing practical skills to deal with disorganization, distraction, emotional reactivity, and more. The next Young Adult program (for ages 18-29) begins in January 2014. Participants must have an…
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