Jooay & Earth Rangers partner to launch Project 2050: Climate-friendly habits to change the world!

We are excited to announce that our Jooay App team is partnering to launch Project 2050: Climate-friendly habits to change the world! This national movement, powered by Earth Rangers in partnership with Jooay, is about empowering children with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle climate change. Project 2050 teaches children and youth that our habits can have a big impact on the planet, and that by working together, we can build a more climate-resilient future.

The Jooay team is partnering with Earth Rangers advising on accessibility and inclusion of children with disabilities in the challenges, and making sure that actions that are good for children are inclusive and good for all children.

Canada is one of over 120 countries that has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050! This commitment is crucial for the well-being of present and future generations. Achieving this goal requires action from everyone. This means that all levels of government as well as civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals, just like you, can work together!

Jooay invites children across the country to contribute to Canada’s climate-resilient future by participating in Project 2050. Learn more about Project 2050 here.

“Today’s children will be the country’s political, business, cultural, and philanthropic leaders during the critical years of implementing Canada’s plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Igniting their passion, creativity, and optimism is critical to ensuring they’re ready to meet the challenge. I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together!”

— Tovah Barocas, President of Earth Rangers

2019-20 Report to Community Now Available

The CHILD-BRIGHT Network Report to Community for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 is now available.

A special thank you to our funding partners for their ongoing contributions and commitment, and to all the patients, families, committee members, and CHILD-BRIGHT supporters who guide us in our work.

Our Report to Community is also available in French. 

Jooay's Guide to Online Resources for Kids with Disabilities: Staying Connected in the Time of Coronavirus

As the repercussions of the Coronavirus outbreak continue to reverberate across Canada, we are all adapting to our different realities as best we can. In many areas, schools and institutions have closed or are operating at reduced capacity, and local, provincial, and federal governments are recommending that people shelter in place whenever possible. 

For families of children with disabilities and complex care needs, staying at home may be more challenging. You may be now administering care that was distributed between the school, rehab centers, and respite care all on your own.  

On a more positive front, you may be noticing that our community is growing stronger and closer. Virtual communities, activities, and connections are taking on growing importance.  

““It is bringing us back to what is important: connection and attention, which is something that our daily lives don’t allow for given all of our overwhelming schedules, therapies, and appointments,” says Joanne Charron-Yannakis. “Instead of doing everything for our kids we can now do everything with our kids, which is just as important—even more important—than academics, therapies, and all other multitude of things we need to do as special needs parents for our children.” ”

The Jooay App lists adapted and inclusive leisure activities across Canada. All of the Jooay activities are currently not available as we maintain social distance, so the Jooay community wanted to assist virtually to share some resources that can help families, children, and youth to keep participating in leisure activities that are important for them in the new circumstances, and to connect with others to find a community of support in this difficult time.   

Ability Online 
Founded in 1990, Ability Online is a Canadian social media technology platform for young people with disabilities to connect to each other and the world around them. It offers a free, secure, online environment where children and youth can chat, share experiences, and talk about how they are coping.  

Community Connecting to Play 
The Jooay team also maintains the Community Connecting to Play. In this Facebook (private) group (just ask to join if you’re not already in!), the team is gathering and posting activities and ideas of what to do at home, including resources for explaining the coronavirus situation to your children, virtual story time, or even suggestions for a stay-in movie night! We invite you to join the group now to take a look, become part of this community, and share your best strategies and other resources with others. 

We are also happy to share resources from the Canadian Paediatric Society and Children’s Healthcare Canada that include various links to topics that can help at this time, including for children with special health needs. 

If you are at home with your children, we want to know: What are some of your go-to activities to keep your kids occupied? Let us know, so we can stay connected! 

2018-19 Report to Community Now Available

The CHILD-BRIGHT Network Report to Community for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 is now available.

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A special thank you to our financial partners for their ongoing contributions and commitment, and to all the patients, families, committee members, and CHILD-BRIGHT supporters who guide us in our work.

Our Report to Community is also available in French. 

2017-18 Report to Community Now Available

The CHILD-BRIGHT Network Report to Community for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018 is now available. 

A special thank you to our financial partners for their ongoing contributions and commitment, and to all the patients, families, committee members, and CHILD-BRIGHT supporters who guide us in our work.

Our Report to Community is also available in French.