<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[NorthStar Special Needs Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[NorthStar New]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:27:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[建立真正的友谊，从理解开始]]></title><description><![CDATA[建立有意义的友谊，始于理解、尊重与共同成长。这正是 NorthStar Buddy Up 同伴联结项目的初衷。项目将自闭症儿童与经过专业培训的志愿者 Buddy 配对，在安全、友善、包容的环境中共同参与游戏、体育运动、创意活动以及社区体验。孩子们在活动中收获友谊、建立自信，而志愿者也在陪伴中不断学习、成长，为建设更加包容的社区贡献自己的力量。 在与 Buddy 伙伴正式见面之前，每位志愿者都会参加一系列培训课程，为即将开始的旅程做好准备。培训内容涵盖自闭症认知、沟通技巧、感官需求，以及如何营造积极、包容的互动环境。更重要的是，这些课程帮助我们重新认识志愿服务的意义——真正重要的，并不是单方面地“帮助”他人，而是在彼此陪伴中建立真诚而平等的关系。 培训中，令我们印象最深刻的理念之一是神经多样性（Neurodiversity）。我们了解到，每个人都有自己独特的思维方式、兴趣爱好和表达方式，并不存在所谓唯一“正常”的沟通模式。作为 Buddy，我们的责任并不是期待孩子们适应我们，而是以耐心和开放的心态去理解每一位伙伴，并根据他们的特点调整自己的沟通方式。很多时候，一个小小的改变，就足以...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/post/%E5%BB%BA%E7%AB%8B%E7%9C%9F%E6%AD%A3%E7%9A%84%E5%8F%8B%E8%B0%8A%EF%BC%8C%E4%BB%8E%E7%90%86%E8%A7%A3%E5%BC%80%E5%A7%8B</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ed4e6ccbe3c088bd60691</guid><category><![CDATA[综合]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:10:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_4fbe1657e34748ee8a232ca7dd0f90ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_833,h_654,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Ready for Buddy Up: More Than Just Being a Buddy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building meaningful friendships starts with understanding, respect, and shared experiences. That is the idea behind Buddy Up, NorthStar's peer connection program that brings together autistic children and trained volunteer Buddies in a safe, welcoming environment. Through games, sports, creative activities, and community outings, the program gives children the opportunity to develop friendships and confidence while allowing volunteers to learn, grow, and contribute to a more inclusive...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/post/getting-ready-for-buddy-up-more-than-just-being-a-buddy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ed46a61674ad8b6e21874</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:09:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_4fbe1657e34748ee8a232ca7dd0f90ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_833,h_654,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[北极星队参加2026年多伦多国际龙舟节]]></title><description><![CDATA[6月13日至14日，北极星驭浪队(NorthStar WaveRiders)在多伦多中心岛举行的多伦多国际龙舟节中，荣幸地参加了Paradragon比赛。 本次赛事汇聚了来自各地的运动员、志愿者、家属与支持者，共同庆祝团队合作、坚韧精神与包容理念。 对我们团队而言，每一次划桨都体现了协作的力量，以及每个人都应拥有参与竞技、追求成长机会的信念。 我们为队员们在整个周末所展现出的奉献精神、坚韧品质与团队精神感到自豪。感谢赛事组织方、志愿者以及所有支持者，让这次经历得以圆满完成。 祝贺北极星队，完成了一次难忘且鼓舞人心的赛事旅程！]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/post/%E5%8C%97%E6%9E%81%E6%98%9F%E9%98%9F%E5%8F%82%E5%8A%A02026%E5%B9%B4%E5%A4%9A%E4%BC%A6%E5%A4%9A%E5%9B%BD%E9%99%85%E9%BE%99%E8%88%9F%E8%8A%82</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5af4edc9aa6983d5575787</guid><category><![CDATA[大多伦多]]></category><category><![CDATA[综合]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:39:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgIHkZTfXgs" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NorthStar at the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 13–14, NorthStar WaveRiders proudly participated in the Paradragon division at the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival on Centre Island. The event brought together athletes, volunteers, families, and supporters to celebrate teamwork, determination, and inclusion. For our team, every stroke reflected the power of working together and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to compete and thrive. We are proud of our athletes for their dedication, resilience, and...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/post/northstar-at-the-toronto-international-dragon-boat-race-festival-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5af48b5e7d848635e06b7e</guid><category><![CDATA[Greater Toronto Area]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:37:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgIHkZTfXgs" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[北极星高尔夫公益活动为全国无障碍周2026画上圆满句号]]></title><description><![CDATA[引言 作为National AccessAbility Week（NAAW）2026的闭幕活动，NorthStar Charity Golf Experience近日成功举办。活动通过高尔夫运动，为自闭症儿童、家庭及社区成员提供了一个轻松友好的交流与参与平台，进一步倡导无障碍、包容和社区参与的理念。 通过运动促进参与与连接 活动当天，参与者可根据自身情况选择球场体验或练习场训练。在专业教练和志愿者的陪伴与指导下，儿童、家长及社区成员共同体验高尔夫运动的乐趣。 与传统竞技活动不同，本次活动更加注重参与体验和互动交流。参与者按照自己的节奏学习和体验高尔夫，在轻松愉快的氛围中掌握基础技巧、结识新朋友，并与社区建立更深层次的连接。 NAAW 2026闭幕典礼顺利举行 高尔夫体验活动结束后，2026国家无障碍周闭幕晚宴正式举行。 活动回顾了无障碍周期间开展的系列社区活动，并向参与者、志愿者及合作伙伴表达感谢。现场还特别设置了“Best Swing”等趣味奖项，为活动增添了欢乐气氛。 列治文山市第4选区市议员Simon Cui也出席了闭幕典礼，与社区成员共同庆祝这一重要时刻，并表达了对无障碍...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/post/%E5%8C%97%E6%9E%81%E6%98%9F%E9%AB%98%E5%B0%94%E5%A4%AB%E5%85%AC%E7%9B%8A%E6%B4%BB%E5%8A%A8%E4%B8%BA%E5%85%A8%E5%9B%BD%E6%97%A0%E9%9A%9C%E7%A2%8D%E5%91%A82026%E7%94%BB%E4%B8%8A%E5%9C%86%E6%BB%A1%E5%8F%A5%E5%8F%B7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5af2e4dcd3a6366148a994</guid><category><![CDATA[综合]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kele2ib-vDQ" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NorthStar Charity Golf Experience Marks the Successful Conclusion of National AccessAbility Week 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction As the closing event of National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) 2026, the NorthStar Charity Golf Experience brought together children with autism, families, community members, and supporters for a day focused on inclusion, accessibility, and community participation through sport. The event provided a welcoming and supportive environment where participants of all abilities could enjoy golf while building connections and engaging with the broader community. Promoting Participation...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/post/northstar-charity-golf-experience-marks-the-successful-conclusion-of-national-accessability-week-202</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5aeea45e7d848635e06006</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:28:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kele2ib-vDQ" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[北极星渥太华龙舟社区体验活动]]></title><description><![CDATA[作为 NAAW 2026 系列活动之一，北极星渥太华龙舟社区体验活动汇聚了孩子、家庭及社区成员，共同度过了一个充满户外乐趣、团队协作与社区交流的美好下午。 此次渥太华社区体验活动延续了北极星在多伦多成熟龙舟项目的理念，致力于营造一个友好、开放、包容的环境，让不同年龄和背景的参与者都能亲近自然，在龙舟运动中感受团队合作的魅力与乐趣。 活动期间，参与家庭共同探索渥太华水域，学习龙舟基础划桨技巧，并在轻松、安全、充满支持的氛围中参与各项团队互动。活动始终秉持包容、可及与社区参与的理念，让更多人能够轻松接触并体验户外水上运动，享受运动带来的快乐。 对于许多参与者来说，这不仅是一次难忘的龙舟体验，更是一个提升自信、结识新朋友、与家人共享户外美好时光的宝贵机会。 作为 NAAW 2026 的重要组成部分，本次活动进一步彰显了建设开放、多元、包容社区空间的重要意义。这些空间不仅鼓励社区成员积极参与、促进彼此交流，也倡导健康、积极的生活方式，让更多家庭感受到社区活动带来的归属感与活力。 北极星衷心感谢所有志愿者、家庭参与者、社区伙伴以及各界支持者的热情参与与无私付出。正是因为大家的共同努力，本次...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/post/%E5%8C%97%E6%9E%81%E6%98%9F%E6%B8%A5%E5%A4%AA%E5%8D%8E%E9%BE%99%E8%88%9F%E7%A4%BE%E5%8C%BA%E4%BD%93%E9%AA%8C%E6%B4%BB%E5%8A%A8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5adfe65a9b0af895d4781b</guid><category><![CDATA[渥太华]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:14:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkVX-ndtuUg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NorthStar Ottawa Dragon Boat Community Experience During NAAW 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of NAAW 2026, the NorthStar Ottawa Dragon Boat Community Experience brought children, families, and community members together for an afternoon of outdoor fun, teamwork, and connection on the water. Inspired by NorthStar’s established dragon boat program in Toronto, the Ottawa Community Experience focused on creating a welcoming and accessible environment where participants of all ages and backgrounds could enjoy nature and experience the spirit of teamwork through dragon boating....]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/post/northstar-ottawa-dragon-boat-community-experience-during-naaw-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5adf1a5e7d848635e04003</guid><category><![CDATA[Ottawa]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:04:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkVX-ndtuUg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[北极星慈善包容足球日｜以足球连接彼此，让每个人都被看见]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highgate Park, 37 Highgate Dr, Markham, ON  June 2, 5:30–7:30 PM 北极星 在 Markham Highgate Park 举办了一场 慈善包容足球日活动。本次活动以“包容、连接与参与”为核心，通过足球运动，为不同背景的孩子创造一起参与、一起互动的机会。 这不仅是一场足球活动，更是一场围绕“共同参与”的社区体验。 在同一片球场上开始的一天 活动开始时，孩子们陆续到场。 有的孩子很快进入状态，也有的孩子在场边观察、适应环境。 来自不同背景的孩子——包括自闭症儿童（autistic children）与神经典型儿童（neurotypical peers）——在同一个空间中开始接触，但并没有被标签区分。 随着足球活动逐渐展开，场上的互动也自然发生。 传球、跑动、配合、简单的对抗与游戏，让孩子们逐步进入同一个节奏。 多支青少年球队共同参与 本次活动汇集了来自不同俱乐部的年轻球员： NorthStar TurfRiders球员 Inter Toronto Football Club 球员 Redforce Football...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/post/%E5%8C%97%E6%9E%81%E6%98%9F%E6%85%88%E5%96%84%E5%8C%85%E5%AE%B9%E8%B6%B3%E7%90%83%E6%97%A5-%E4%BB%A5%E8%B6%B3%E7%90%83%E8%BF%9E%E6%8E%A5%E5%BD%BC%E6%AD%A4%EF%BC%8C%E8%AE%A9%E6%AF%8F%E4%B8%AA%E4%BA%BA%E9%83%BD%E8%A2%AB%E7%9C%8B%E8%A7%81</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf35</guid><category><![CDATA[大多伦多]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_c3a0cb17afb94235b2844450a4d00ac8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NorthStar Charity Soccer Inclusion Event | A Day of Connection and Inclusion Through Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highgate Park, 37 Highgate Dr, Markham, ON  June 2, 5:30–7:30 PM NorthStar Soccer hosted a Charity Soccer Engagement Event at Highgate Park in Markham. The event was built around a simple but meaningful idea: inclusion, connection, and participation through sport. More than a football activity, it was a shared community experience designed to bring children of different backgrounds together in one supportive space. Starting the Day on the Same Field As the event began, children gradually...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/post/northstar-charity-soccer-inclusion-event-a-day-of-connection-and-inclusion-through-football</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf63</guid><category><![CDATA[Greater Toronto Area]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:07:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_c3a0cb17afb94235b2844450a4d00ac8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NorthStar 2026 National AccessAbility Week Launch Ceremony Successfully Held]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Accessibility is not just a ramp.” On May 31, 2026, at Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School in Markham, a meaningful community initiative centered on “inclusion,” “equality,” and “hope” took place. Representatives from government, education, community organizations, academia, and families with special needs gathered together to officially launch the 2026 National AccessAbility Week, advocating for a society where everyone can participate and everyone is seen. Event Coverage This event was...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/post/northstar-2026-national-accessability-week-launch-ceremony-successfully-held</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf72</guid><category><![CDATA[Greater Toronto Area]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:41:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_f4113023c58f4ce684e8029cb7ee4a76~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[北极星2026全国无障碍周启动仪式圆满举行]]></title><description><![CDATA[“无障碍，不只是一个坡道。” 2026年5月31日，在万锦市Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School，一场关于“包容”“平等”与“希望”的社区行动正在发生。 来自政府、教育界、社区机构、学术界及特殊需求家庭的代表齐聚一堂，共同启动2026 National AccessAbility Week（全国无障碍周），倡导建设一个真正人人都能参与、人人都被看见的社会。 活动报道 本次活动由北极星特殊需求家园（NorthStar Special Needs Society）主办，并由York University Asian Business and Management Program联合呈现。 今年全国无障碍周的主题为： “Building a Stronger, Accessible Canada” 与此同时，多伦多、渥太华及温哥华等城市也同步开展相关活动，展现全国各地推动无障碍发展的共同决心。 活动在青年音乐家Adam深情演唱加拿大国歌中正式拉开帷幕。现场庄重而温暖，许多特殊需求家庭、学生志愿者及社区居民共同参与其中。...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/post/%E5%8C%97%E6%9E%81%E6%98%9F2026%E5%85%A8%E5%9B%BD%E6%97%A0%E9%9A%9C%E7%A2%8D%E5%91%A8%E5%90%AF%E5%8A%A8%E4%BB%AA%E5%BC%8F%E5%9C%86%E6%BB%A1%E4%B8%BE%E8%A1%8C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf86</guid><category><![CDATA[综合]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:10:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_f4113023c58f4ce684e8029cb7ee4a76~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[加拿大总理马克·卡尼（Mark Carney）,安大略省省长道格·福特（Doug Ford）与MCCSS的省内阁部长Michael Parsa向 北极星 NAAW 2026 开幕式致贺]]></title><description><![CDATA[由 北极星特殊需求家园主办的 2026 年全国无障碍周（National AccessAbility Week, NAAW）开幕式，收到了来自加拿大多位重要政府领导人的诚挚问候与鼓励信息。 其中，加拿大总理 The Right Honourable Mark Carney 发表了重要致辞，认可全国无障碍周的重要意义，并肯定了残障人士在社会各个领域所作出的贡献。总理同时也对北极星的工作表达了感谢。 除了总理的致辞外，还收到了以下领导人的祝贺信息： Doug Ford — 安大略省省长 Vincent Ho — 国会议员（MP），列治文山南（Richmond Hill South） Michael Parsa — 安大略省儿童、社区及社会服务厅厅长；省议员（MPP），Aurora–Oak Ridges–Richmond Hill Billy Pang — 省议员（MPP），万锦—Unionville；教育厅长议会助理 Logan Kanapathi — 省议员（MPP），万锦—Thornhill Daisy Wai — 省议员（MPP），列治文山 David West —...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/post/%E5%8A%A0%E6%8B%BF%E5%A4%A7%E6%80%BB%E7%90%86%E9%A9%AC%E5%85%8B-%E5%8D%A1%E5%B0%BC%EF%BC%88mark-carney%EF%BC%89%E4%B8%8E%E5%AE%89%E5%A4%A7%E7%95%A5%E7%9C%81%E7%9C%81%E9%95%BF%E9%81%93%E6%A0%BC-%E7%A6%8F%E7%89%B9%EF%BC%88doug-ford%EF%BC%89%E5%90%91-%E5%8C%97%E6%9E%81%E6%98%9F-naaw-2026-%E5%BC%80%E5%B9%95%E5%BC%8F%E8%87%B4%E8%B4%BA</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf76</guid><category><![CDATA[综合]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:23:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_ac1e4f03bbc74ec5a4c4bff16cc2453f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney, Premier Doug Ford and Minister Michael Parsa Send Greetings to NorthStar NAAW 2026 Opening Ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Opening Ceremony of National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) 2026, hosted by NorthStar Special Needs Society, received heartfelt greetings and messages of encouragement from distinguished government leaders across Canada. Among the leaders extending their support was The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, who shared a meaningful message recognizing the significance of National AccessAbility Week and the contributions Canadians with disabilities make across all sectors of...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/post/prime-minister-mark-carney-and-premier-doug-ford-send-greetings-to-northstar-naaw-2026-opening-cerem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf4c</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:54:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_ac1e4f03bbc74ec5a4c4bff16cc2453f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAAW 2026 工作坊系列 - 携手打造包容无界社区]]></title><description><![CDATA[在许多亚裔社区中，关于残障、神经多元与心理健康的话题，至今仍常被沉默、误解与偏见所包围。 NAAW 2026 希望改变这一现状。 通过四场线上公益工作坊，我们希望打造一个安全、包容的交流空间，让家庭、照护者、残障青年及成年人、教育工作者、医疗专业人士以及社区成员，能够彼此学习、建立连接并互相支持。 因为，一个真正包容的社区，始于理解。 一个面向社区开放的工作坊系列 本次工作坊欢迎： 特殊需求孩子的家长与照护者 残障青年及成年人 家庭成员与长期照护者 教育、医疗及社区服务工作者 所有关心残障包容、心理健康与社区共融的人士 在这里， 没有偏见， 没有评判， 只有理解、支持与同行。 参与者将收获什么 本次系列工作坊将为参与者提供实用知识、社区资源与支持工具，帮助大家更好地面对生活中的各种挑战，包括： 了解安省特殊教育与残障支持体系 学习如何争取权益与获取社区资源 探索就业发展与职场支持路径 认识成年转衔与独立生活规划 关注心理健康与照护者福祉 建立更稳定、更有力量的支持网络 工作坊安排 1. 教育与倡导：如何与学校系统沟通 讲座内容包括： 什么是个别化教育计划（IEP）...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/post/naaw-2026-%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E5%9D%8A%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-%E6%90%BA%E6%89%8B%E6%89%93%E9%80%A0%E5%8C%85%E5%AE%B9%E6%97%A0%E7%95%8C%E7%A4%BE%E5%8C%BA</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf7f</guid><category><![CDATA[综合]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 17:23:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_0ea8a5da9e544e59922d1b640ca16ca6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_405,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAAW 2026 Workshop Series -Building Inclusive Communities Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[In many Asian communities, conversations about disability, neurodiversity, and mental health are still shaped by silence, stigma, and misunderstanding. NAAW 2026 hopes to change that. Through a four-part online workshop series, we aim to create a safe and inclusive space where families, caregivers, youth, adults with disabilities, educators, healthcare professionals, and community members can learn, connect, and support one another. Because building an inclusive community begins with...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/post/naaw-2026-workshop-series-building-inclusive-communities-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf6e</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 17:09:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_0ea8a5da9e544e59922d1b640ca16ca6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_405,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[共建无障碍未来：北极星联合推动 2026 年全国无障碍周]]></title><description><![CDATA[在每一个社区里，都有一些家庭，正在默默面对不被看见的挑战。 有些孩子努力寻找归属与连接；也有许多家长，始终竭尽所能，只希望孩子能够被理解、被接纳，并真正融入社会。 然而，对于特殊需求家庭而言，真正需要跨越的，往往不仅是物理上的障碍，更包括偏见、误解、孤立感，以及长期缺乏被看见与被理解的处境。 在北极星，这些真实而深刻的生命经历，始终是我们前行的初心。 因此，我们非常荣幸能够作为联合主办机构之一，参与 2026 年全国无障碍周（National AccessAbility Week）倡议 —— 一项致力于推动无障碍、包容与社会共融的社区行动，共同为加拿大特殊需求儿童与青少年创造更加友善、平等与有尊严的未来。 超越“无障碍”本身 全国无障碍周不仅仅是一项全国性倡议。 它更提醒我们：真正的包容，不只是移除环境中的障碍，更是创造一个让每个人都能被尊重、被理解、被平等对待的社会。 对于许多移民及多元文化家庭而言，关于特殊需求与障碍的讨论，仍然受到文化观念、社会偏见以及资源不足等因素影响。许多家庭因此长期承受孤立与沉默。 通过 NAAW 2026，北极星希望与合作伙伴共同推动更开放的公共对话...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/post/%E5%85%B1%E5%BB%BA%E6%97%A0%E9%9A%9C%E7%A2%8D%E6%9C%AA%E6%9D%A5%EF%BC%9A%E5%8C%97%E6%9E%81%E6%98%9F%E8%81%94%E5%90%88%E6%8E%A8%E5%8A%A8-2026-%E5%B9%B4%E5%85%A8%E5%9B%BD%E6%97%A0%E9%9A%9C%E7%A2%8D%E5%91%A8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf75</guid><category><![CDATA[综合]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 14:52:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_8120c3ff39bd4d3c89b82901aa16c742~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_873,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaving No One Behind: NorthStar Co-Leads National AccessAbility Week 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In every community, there are families quietly navigating challenges that often remain unseen. There are children seeking connection and belonging, and parents working tirelessly to help them feel included in a world that is not always designed with accessibility in mind. At NorthStar Special Needs Society, these experiences are at the heart of our mission. That is why we are honoured to serve as a co-organizing partner of the National AccessAbility Week 2026 initiative — a community-driven...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/post/leaving-no-one-behind-northstar-co-leads-national-accessability-week-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf6d</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 14:45:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_8120c3ff39bd4d3c89b82901aa16c742~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_873,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026年安省预算与自闭症资助变化]]></title><description><![CDATA[对于许多自闭症儿童家庭来说，“等待”一直是一个熟悉的词。 等待评估 等待资助 等待服务开始 而2026年安省预算，正在带来一个重要的改变——让更多孩子有机会更早获得支持。 OAP投入大幅提升 安省政府宣布，在2026–27财年向 Ontario Autism Program（OAP）投入9.65亿加元，其中1.86亿为新增资金。 这意味着： 将有更多孩子进入核心临床服务 一部分家庭可能更早开始获得支持 整个系统的服务能力正在逐步扩大 虽然等待名单不会立刻消失，但方向已经非常明确： 让更多孩子更早获得帮助 为什么“更早干预”这么重要？ 无论是研究还是实际经验，都反复证明： 越早干预，效果越好 早期支持可以帮助孩子建立： 语言沟通能力 社交互动能力 情绪调节能力 日常生活技能 尤其是在学龄前和小学阶段，这是孩子发展的关键窗口期。 家长需要有的现实预期 即使资金增加，现实中仍然可能面临： 仍需等待正式临床服务 资助金额未必覆盖全部治疗费用 系统流程仍然较复杂 但同时也有积极变化： 每年有更多孩子进入服务 资助方式更加“按需分配” 社会对早期干预的重视不断提高...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/zh/post/2026%E5%B9%B4%E5%AE%89%E7%9C%81%E9%A2%84%E7%AE%97%E4%B8%8E%E8%87%AA%E9%97%AD%E7%97%87%E8%B5%84%E5%8A%A9%E5%8F%98%E5%8C%96</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf6c</guid><category><![CDATA[综合]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:50:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_f11ee9a999194b5598f510692ae42341~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the 2026 Ontario Budget Means for Autism Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many families raising a child on the autism spectrum, one word has often defined the journey: waiting. Waiting for assessments. Waiting for funding. Waiting for therapy to begin. The Ontario government’s 2026 budget signals an important shift—one that may help more children access support earlier. A Major Increase in Autism Funding The province is investing $965 million into the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) for 2026–27, including $186 million in new funding. What does this mean in real...]]></description><link>https://www.wearenorthstar.ca/post/what-the-2026-ontario-budget-means-for-autism-funding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c45f462c80b3ef79cf55</guid><category><![CDATA[Ottawa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Greater Toronto Area]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:38:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/962ebd_f11ee9a999194b5598f510692ae42341~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>qiangyulan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>