Last night our youth council reminded me that this was the last meeting of the year. January 2020 we start fresh. But let’s recount what this amazing Milton crew has accomplished in the few months they have been together.
Raising funds and awareness for families with sensory needs - Milton libraries would host sensory boxes filled with tools that will help calm or stimulate learning. Fundraising for a worthy cause was first on the list and our council members decided on creating variety card packs that they would sell to raise money. The Oakville HYDAC crew helped sell as well and so far they have raised over 200 dollars. Building the bridge, filling the age gap with Milton seniors through two programs, one is a pen pal program that is hosted by Milton libraries and two was the acknowledgment that loneliness during the holidays affected our senior population. They decided to send 150 hand made cards with holiday messages to the seniors from Birkdale senior centre. Good cheer and happiness! Transit is another important topic for our Halton Youth Disability Advisory Council members. Being able to get from point A - Z with no stress or hassle. So setting up a meeting with transit Manager, Tony D'Alessandro, MEDes, MCIP, RPP and talking seriously about buses, cost to community, service dogs, visual aids, etc was imperative. The great news is next year our crew will have a chance to work directly with Transit Milton. Environment was another hot topic and our members spoke about trees, creating litter less societies, helping clear plastics and litter from environments etc. 2020 HYDAC will play a greater role and implement a few of their ideas. We are so proud of their progress and hard work. Judith Elaine, and Lisa Portelli HYDAC - Oakville is one year old! The benefits of belonging to a Halton Youth Disability Advisory Council like HYDAC are numerous, from leadership, and social / life skills, friendships, time management/business skills, learning, confidence, and independence, it provides a sense of belonging that motivates emotional, mental well-being. - Judith Elaine This month in Oakville HYDAC celebrates one year and I wanted to take a moment and share a few of our youth council successes.
Did you know? We host two meetings per month, one in Oakville and one in Milton. Both locations provide opportunities to Halton youth of all abilities to feel a sense of belonging and have a voice. Talk about what matters to them and the communities they live in. The Halton Youth Disability Advisory Council has has successful fundraisers to raise money for sensory tools for our Oakville library, this action now benefits families, adults and children with sensory needs and makes our libraries more accessible. Learning about politics, municipal and federal government has also been a part of our Halton Youth Disability Advisory Council learning scope and we have had many special guests explaining their roles, and duties. This has helped our crew benefit from experience and also encourages them to make their own decisions. Our youth advisory council members are working with senior centres, bridging the age gap and building positive relationships. This season they have created hand painted holiday cards that will bring happiness and joy to others. Our goal is to establish a strong relationship with positive awareness. Transit education was top of the list for our HYDAC members, understanding the benefits of public transit, the way it works, empowers our youth to be more independent and self aware. Oakville transit and HYDAC are currently working on the 2020 schedule. 2019 has been a constructive year for our HYDAC members and we would like you to know that we are always encouraging new members. HYDAC is a place where youth of all abilities can stand proud, lift their voices, make positive changes, raise awareness, bring joy and happiness while dedicating to projects that benefit others. Judith and Erin And all our HDAC members |
HYDACRecaps of our monthly meetings at the OPL. Archives
January 2023
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