The Terry Fisher Memorial Award is annually given to a Lansdowne client who shows the same creative spirit and passion for the arts as former client, Terry Fisher.

Lansdowne Children’s Centre Annual Report 2025–2026 highlights a year of impact, accountability, and growth in children’s rehabilitation and developmental services.

For the 42nd year in a row, the Rotary Club of Brantford brought hope and community spirit with its annual Rotary Classic Run. The event was held on June 7, starting and ending on the W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind grounds. As always, the Lansdowne Cruisers team was there to support the fundraising efforts. Lansdowne Children’s Centre CEO and Rotarian Rita-Marie Hadley congratulated everyone who was part of the Lansdowne team for their efforts. “You made the communi

Accessing your child’s personal health record is a crucial step for parents and guardians who want to stay informed about their child’s health and development. At Lansdowne Children's Centre, this process is designed with privacy and safety as top priorities. Understanding how to request access, what to expect, and how your child’s information is protected can help you feel confident and supported.

Lauren O’Neill, Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s interim Family Engagement Coordinator, wants client families to know she’s here for them. “I'm really passionate about bringing back the programs that had been serving them and listening to what they need for their well-being within my capacity here for programming,” Lauren said. In the past, events like Caregiver Craft Night and Coffee and Chat were a way for families of babies, kids and teens receiving services through Lansdowne

Mariam is one of the Support Workers at Lansdowne Children’s Centre, working with child and youth clients and helping them develop their communication and social skills. She was inspired to take on the role because of her “natural love for kids and helping people. I’m generally drawn to roles that help people feel supported, cared for, and understood.” Working with children and youth who have communication, physical and/ or developmental differences “has shown me the power of

The items in each Parker’s Promise kit are relatively common: a fidget, a lip chap, a tea bag, a pen and journal, and a card that explains how a person can use these things in a grounding exercise. This was done very intentionally by creator Shalyn Wilson, who wanted to make sure the items in the kit could be easily and relatively inexpensively replenished for continual use. “You can recreate that grounding exercise over and over and over again,” she said. Possibly the most i

(L to R), Representatives of Montgomery Sisam Architects, Karine Quigley, Shannon Wiley, Wesley Gross; from Lansdowne Children's Centre, Rosemarie Press, Rita-Marie Hadley, and (far right) Tamie Aubin; and Miller McLeod and Rami Bouz of Colliers Project Leaders. Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development is pleased to announce the selection of Montgomery Sisam Architects for its new purpose-built facility in Brantford, marking a significant and celebratory milestone in