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Board Past Chair Lloyd St Amand, Centre Board - Lansdowne Children's Centre. Serving the needs of the children and youth, and their families, who access services and support for communication, developmental and physical needs, at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. < Back Previous Next Lloyd St Amand Board Past Chair Lloyd St Amand joined the Lansdowne Centre board in 2015 and is a lawyer and Senior Partner at Lefebvre & Lefebvre LLP. Lloyd shares a desire to assist our exceptional agency in providing supports to children and families.

Autism Services Brant Start Here Family Support Free Services Early Years ABA Intensive ABA Goal-Based Webinars < Back Please support our free webinars. CLICK HERE to register your view. Healthy Sleeping Habits, The Why and the How of Sleep Hygiene Autism Services Brant This webinar about Sleep Hygiene discusses common questions about the need for sleep and how ASD may affect a child's ability to get the rest they need. In this video we offer tips and training on navigating common struggles including bed wetting, transitioning to a new bed, establishing a routine, night waking and sleeping alone. We want to help you establish healthy sleeping habits. Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com

Representing the thousands of children, youth and families who access the critical supports and services offered by Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Simcoe, Dunnville and Caledonia, the annual CMR Ambassador is leader in spirit and fundraising. Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride EVENT DETAILS REGISTRATION SPONSORSHIP AMBASSADORS CONTACT US Lexa, Autumn and Alexis are inviting You to Ride #ForThe Kids Meet Lexa Lexa MacMartin was born with Trisomy 21(Down Syndrome). With this diagnosis has come many trials over the years. Lexa has had two open heart surgeries both with difficult recoveries. She has Global Developmental delay and receives support for most day-to-day activities. Through all of this we have been helped by the wonderful people at Lansdowne Children's Centre. From only a few weeks old, they provided occupational therapists to help her eat and drink safely, and physical therapists to help her strengthen her low muscle tone. Throughout the years they have done so much more including now speech therapy, and even collaborating with her school to recommend special equipment to help Alexa have an excellent and accommodating school experience. As parents, we also have benefited from the resources at Lansdowne, including the Family Support Network. This has help tremendously with finding similar families and to connect with the community at Lansdowne. We are thrilled to be part of the 20th Motorcycle Ride and to help support Lansdowne which has been an integral part of our journey. We know how vital the support of a place like Lansdowne Children's Centre is to families just like ours. - MacMartin Family Meet Autumn & Alexis Autumn McDermott is teen who has been going to Lansdowne since she was just a baby. She started her experience with physiotherapy, and then started work with the speech team and occupational therapists. Autumn has taken part in recreation programs and has appreciated the support of the child and youth workers. Her goal is to raise awareness for children and parents to know where they can get help with their disabilities and their child's disabilities. Alexis McDermott is a teen who startred with Lansdowne Children's Centre at the age of 2 years. She started with speech therapy and later took part in physiotherapy and ocuupational therapy. Like her sister Autumn, Alexis has enjoyed recreation programs at Lansdowne and has appreciated having the child and youth workers. Alexi would like to raise awareness of Lansdowne Children's Centre because she wants to help people with wheelchairs, autism and ADHD. - Amanda McDermott WHY WE RIDE... #FORTHE KIDS Funds raised with the Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride and Motorcycle Raffle Draw support critical programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre that help our community's children and youth with special needs. With your generous support: You have helped youth discover their independence and learn life skills; You have helped a child's family gain access to mobility equipment; You have helped a child with special needs make friends at a camp experience in the community.

Questions or concerns about your child's readiness to begin kindergarten at school? This milestone guide invites you to check off the skills that your child is demonstrating on a consistent basis. If your child does not meet all the milestones for their age, we recommend that you complete a referral submission to SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children’s Centre to gain access to resources, assessment, services and supports. We can help your child to realize their optimal potential. Start Instructions Feedback 1) Concept 2) Physical 3) Health & Safety 4) Numbers 5) Language 6) Reading 7) Writing 8) Social Kindergarten Readiness Checklist, 36 - 72 months Do you have questions or concerns about your child's readiness for entry to school, ie. ready to start kindergarten? We can help. To begin, continue to the Instructions tab, or select the age that is closest to the age of your child. Kindergarten Readiness Checklist, 48 - 72 months Every child learns and develops in their own unique way. This kindergarten readiness checklist provides cognitive, physical and communication abilities that most children are demonstrating by the time they are ready for school entry (ie. starting kindergarten). Check off the abilities that your child is demonstrating on a consistent basis. If you have concerns about unchecked milestones. first consult the online resources provided for more information. The recommended streaming videos and printable activities will help you engage in play-based learning with your child. Often these universal strategies for skill development will help a child's progress. If you have multiple incomplete milestones, and especially if you have incomplete milestones from an earlier age group, please consider completing a referral with SmartStart Hub to access opportunities for assessment, support and therapy services. There is no cost to access SmartStart Hub resources, services and supports at Lansdowne Children's Centre. When you're done, please come back to this tab and let us know about your checklist experience. Your feedback helps us to improve. Thank you! How was your experience? Don’t love it Not great Good Really good Love it Where are you from? How old is your child? Submit Thank You! Your feedback has been submitted. What is Concept Development? Concept development is a problem solving ability that allows young children to construct their own understanding of concepts as they interact and work with materials, people, events, and ideas. Examples of an ability to work with concepts include: Completing puzzles, fitting shapes Building towers with blocks Sorting toys or books by size or colour Counting groups of similar items Drawing a character or scene from a book Following simple instructions like “Put the ball on the chair” and “ Get the pot from under the sink.” Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Open Early Years, Behaviour Tips - Video Playlist What is Physical Readiness? Physical readiness is a child's ability to control and use large and small muscles to perform actions. Children need physical skills to be successful in school and participate in a variety of play-based activities. Examples of an physical readiness include: Climbing and playing on playground equipment Dressing themself, closing buttons, snaps and zippers Using scissors to cut shapes from paper Using crayons, pencils or markers to draw lines and shapes Rolling, throwing and/or bouncing a ball Peddaling a tricycle or similar vehicle Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Open Early Years, Behaviour Tips - Video Playlist What is Health and Safety Readiness? Health and safety readiness includes a child's basic needs for health care, grooming, rest and nutrition. Examples of health and safety readiness include: Regular check-ups with a family doctor and up-to-date shots Regular teeth brushing and trips to the dentist Regular activity and exercise An established bed time and regular rest Healthy eating including fresh fruit and vegetables Understanding simple safety rules and signs, like traffic lights, stop signs, fire danger, poison danger) Understanding stranger danger Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Open Early Years, Behaviour Tips - Video Playlist What are Number Concepts? Number concepts include ability to perform classifying, ordering, counting, and time and space relationships. These are directly related to child’s ability to perform mathematical tasks throughout their school years and the rest of their lives. It is important to help young children feel confident in dealing with number tasks. Examples of number concept readiness include: Answering questions like, "how many forks do we need?" Comparing objects by size, and ordering largest to smallest Following a regular sequence of events, ex. Bedtime routine Comparing groups and identifying which is more and which is less Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months What are Language Abilities? The development of language abilities – listening, speaking, reading, writing – is critical to a child’s success throughout their school years and the rest of their lives. It is tied to everything children learn or do in school. Parents can support the development of language abilities by talking with and listening carefully to children as they share their ideas and experiences. Examples of language abillity readiness include: Answering open questions like, "How do feel?" or "What do you think?" Identifying and using words that rhyme Asking questions about concepts or instructions Expressing original ideas, ex. Sharing what they think would happen next in a story Alerting a caregiver to needs or dangers, Ex. "I need to use the bathroom" or "I feel sick" Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Why Read With Your Child? A child's ability to read and comprehend information is an important skill that will impact their daily life. A caregiver can have a positive impact on a child's interest and ability to read by sharing early reading experiences. Reading a book with children is enjoyable and interesting. It is the most important way in which parents can help children learn to read and ideally would be a part of a daily routine. Reading also provides a shared expereience you can talk about together. "What did you think when?" or "What was your favourite part?" Examples of reading readiness include: Have a library card and be familiar with choosing books to read Demonstrate "pretend reading" turning pages and telling a story Point and read words in your environment, ex. Stop signs, Store names, Labels on food Sit quietly and listen to a story be read by someone else Follow along reading pointing to words as they are read Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Ready to Write? To become a skilled, lifelong writer, a child needs encouragement and support as they begin the writing process. They’ll play at writing like they play at reading. Ask them to read what they’ve written. Children go through various stages of writing development. These stages include scribbling, drawing pictures and pretend writing. Examples of writing readiness include: Organize letters (ex. letter blocks, or magnets) to form words Scribbling/drawing letters on paper Tracing over letters/words/secntences on paper Writing their name Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months What is Social and Emotional readiness? Children need to be socially and emotionally ready to start school, and this includes knowing how to take turns, make compromises, approach familiar children, obey those in authority (principals, teachers, caregivers) and generally be nice to others. You can help a child to get ready for school by giving them the opportunity to interact as part of a group of children. Community opportunities include attending playgrounds, early on learning centres and the public library. Examples of social and emotional readiness include: Following the instructions/rules of an authority figure Use words to express feelings Be comfortable with trying new things Join others in a game, group activity Use words to solve disagreements, no violent acts Model the use of works such as please, thank you and excuse me Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months

​Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development is a SmartStart Hub - a one-stop point of entry connecting families and caregivers with local child development services, supports and resources for a child's communication, developmental, and/or physical development needs. VISIT OUR EVENT CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING OPEN PROGRAMS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS CLICK HERE Questions or concerns about your child's development? Connect with our SmartStart Hub team, submit a referral today! 1/5 Unlock a new skill— Services Donations Resources Careers Unlock a new SMILE Start Here Programs and Events Look to the Event Calendar for registration and more information about upcoming events Event Calendar News and Stories Look to the News Blog for featured stories and news about Lansdowne families, staff and partners News Blog Helping Kids unlock their potential. Lansdowne Children's Centre is a highly accredited children's treatment centre (CTC) and SmartStart Hub, connecting caregivers and educators with local resources, services and support programs, for infants, children and youth with physical, communication, and/or developmental needs. If you have questions about early childhood development milestones, or are seeking help to navigate a diagnosis, you can connect with SmartStart Hub for help and answers. Anyone can submit a referral. Examples of client conditions supported by Lansdowne Children's Centre include: Autism Specturm Diagnosis (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spina Bifida, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Chromosomal disorders and Neurological conditions. Lansdowne Children's Centre service providers work with clients and their families at sites in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe, and in a variety of community settings such as homes, schools, childcares, early learning environments, after-school programs and day camps, as well as through virtual means using streaming video. Lansdowne Children's Centre proudly delivers SmartStart Hub rehabilitation, respite and recreation services, serving Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Client Family Announcements More News EKO Scholarship Program, applications due April 30 2026 Client Satisfaction Survey, gaining perspective from Lansdowne client families Lansdowne Children's Centre Client Satisfaction Survey 2025 results 1 2 3 4 5 Celebrating Donors, Donations More News Join the Lansdowne Cruisers, Rotary Brantford Classic Run June 7, 2026 St. George Arms donates to Lansdowne Brant Heritage Quilters Guild donates fidget quilts to Lansdowne Children's Centre 1 2 3 4 5 Community News and Events More News Celebrating Social Work Month Michele Brayshaw reflects on 30+ year career at Lansdowne Children’s Centre Occupational therapy is about ‘looking at how someone can be included and participate in what matters to them' 1 2 3 4 5 Lansdowne Children's Centre endeavours to provide a Scent-Free environment for the safety and comfort of all. Please refrain from the use of scented products when attending any of our sites and/or programs. Lansdowne acknowledges we are on the traditional treaty and unceded territory of the Original People including the Attawanderon, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee that has long been home to the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize their enduring connection as perpetual stewards of these lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement and the Haldimand Treaty, covering six miles either side of the Grand River along its length. In the spirit of these treaties, we seek to understand our place within history and build mindfulness of our present solidarity with Indigenous partners through relationships supporting families, so all children reach their potential. Adopted: February 2025, Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Connect with Family Engagement services and events, and explore free resources available to all client families. Start Here Guide: Caregiver Corner and Family Engagement at Lansdowne As a Lansdowne client caregiver/family you have immediate access to online resources, our resource lending library and free caregiver events offered by Family Engagement services. Caregiver events provide an opportunity for client families to connect, share stories and feel supported by peers who share your challenges and understand your emotions. Where can I learn more about Family Engagement events? Caregiver Corner bulletin boards at Lansdowne sites Visit the Family Engagement page on the website Visit the Event calendar on the Lansdowne website Read the Lansdowne Link e-Newsletter, shared monthly by email Return Next

Registration and event calendar for workshops and social events hosted by Autism Brant, autism services at Lansdowne Children's Centre (Brantford). Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Welcome to the Autism Brant event calendar. Click on RSVP to learn more about the event and start your registration. Looking for an event? You can use keywords in the search bar to find it. Event List View April 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 30 31 1 2 4:00 p.m. World Autism Day Flag Raising, City of Brantford 3 4 5 6 7 8 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 9 10:00 a.m. Autism Services: Supporting Picky Eating Live Webinar 10 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 11 12 13 10:00 a.m. Autism Services Coffee with Caregivers 14 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 +1 more 15 7:00 p.m. Autism Services Caregiver Orientation 16 17 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 18 19 20 21 22 23 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 11-15 24 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 25 26 27 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 28 29 30 1 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 2 3 4 5 6 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 7 8 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 9 10 Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268 or ext. 327, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com

Resources for a child's developing motor skills including development milestones and connecting with occupational therapy and physiotherapy Questions about a child's motor abilities? Child Development Checklist SmartStart Hub Visit the SmartStart Hub page and review the available development milestone checklists to consider how your child is progressing. If you have concerns, connect with SmartStart Hub by submitting a referral. Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Learn more about the occupational therapy services available at Lansdowne Children's Centre, helping infants, children and youth to develop everyday skills for independent living. Skill goals may include: grasping objects, handwriting, feeding, getting dressed, coordination and other fine motor skills. Physiotherapy Physiotherapy Learn more about the physiotherapy services available at Lansdowne Children's Centre, helping infants, children and youth develop muscle strength, control and mobility. Skill goals may include: head control, standing, crawling, walking, or using mobility devices.

Autism Services Brant Start Here Family Support Free Services Early Years ABA Intensive ABA Goal-Based Webinars < Back Please support our free webinars. CLICK HERE to register your view. Road Safety with Children Autism Services Brant Identifying the challenges of road safety with children; what to teach, and supports for teaching; and available community resources. Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com

Autism Services Brant Start Here Family Support Free Services Early Years ABA Intensive ABA Goal-Based Webinars < Back Please support our free webinars. CLICK HERE to register your view. Elopement Strategies with Kids Autism Services Brant In this virtual workshop you can learn about what Elopement is and why it happens; Sensory, Escape and Attention strategies; and tips for preventing elopement. Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com

Join Isla's fundraising mission. Add your support for Lansdowne Children's Centre and families of children and youth with special needs in Brantford, Brant County, Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Home Join the 7th Annual Lansdowne Heroes Walk & Roll October 4, 2025 | Brant Park, Brantford Contact Us Donate Lansdowne Client Ambassadors for the 2025 Heroes Walk and Roll This is their Lansdowne story. In some ways, ‘It’s a much slower-paced life’ raising a child with cerebral palsy, says Isla Clarke’s parents Isla Clarke is an active and vivacious four-year-old. “She likes baking; she likes helping with the mixing and decorating,” said mom Nicole Clarke. “She is really into imaginative play right now, so food prep in general, but you have to call and order a pizza, then she makes it, and she always puts anchovies on it, even though we say no anchovies, and she laughs at us.” Isla also enjoys expressing herself creatively, especially through painting and dancing. She likes playing; she likes to be busy,” Nicole said, adding with a laugh, “On a really good day, she likes to cuddle on the couch with me for like five minutes at a time, and that’s beautiful.” In a lot of ways, Isla is a typical kid. But as a child with cerebral palsy (CP), there are also a lot of ways that the experience of raising her has proven to be more unique for Nicole and Cody Clarke, Isla’s dad. Cody said that instead of seeing Isla make the “big leaps (in development) that some kids make,” her advancements might be more nuanced and subtle. “(But) it’s still a win,” he said. “I forget who it was, but somebody referred to celebrating inchstones instead of milestones.” He noted that when you’re expecting a baby, “you start to envision the things you're going to do with them, and the way it's going to go.” But when the news came that Isla would be growing up with a disability, “It was very complicated for me to try to rearrange that thought into what the new way is going to look like. But that changed very quickly, and now it just seems a lot more clear at this point.” Nicole added, “You are mourning something for a bit. You had this idea in your mind and that’s completely out the window. So now you're celebrating these little things that you never thought youwould. But I think it's more exciting.” In some ways, she added, “It’s a much slower-paced life.” It helps to have supports. Isla was born in early 2021, about seven and a half weeks premature. She spent a month in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Brantford General Hospital. “She was so tiny,” Cody said, adding that while the staff at the hospital were great, it was still a hard time for the young family. “It was weird, just having your first child born, and then you go home with nothing.” Cody and Nicole visited Isla every day, but COVID-19 restrictions at the hospital meant “Nobody could meet her” as far as the extended family was concerned, Nicole said. Soon after Isla came home, it was apparent that she was missing typical developmental milestones, such as rolling over and sitting independently. She was initially referred to Lansdowne Children’s Centre for physiotherapy; her first appointment was in November 2021. Around the age of one, she had an MRI, which confirmed that she had CP. “And that's when we joined every area of Lansdowne,” Nicole said. Reflecting on those earlier days, she urged families who are newer to Lansdowne to “Trust the process; it’s not always the most fun, but it gets somewhere,” adding, “They know what they’re doing here.” Connecting with Lansdowne was a boon for Cody and Nicole as well. Cody explained that when Isla was first diagnosed, “There were just a lot of unknowns. We didn't really know what that meant, or what the future would hold, or how we would deal with things. (Lansdowne was) just a good resource to guide us along and try to help us figure out what the next few years would look like, as far as what support was going to be needed.” With having CP, Isla sees multiple different specialists and doctors. Cody said being connected to Lansdowne, “has just been helpful (in) trying to piece all that together and figure out what would be needed.” Nicole added, “They make it less overwhelming, because I don’t know where to start, but then they kind of do all the legwork for you,” and help with filling out paperwork to get funding to meet Isla’s needs, particularly when it comes to equipment. “The cost of a wheelchair was an eye-opener,” Nicole said, adding that her daughter is currently on her fourth pair of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), which cost several thousand dollars each. Lansdowne was able to help facilitate getting equipment loaned to Isla’s preschool, and on her first day of kindergarten, Lansdowne physiotherapist Stephanie Fox spent several hours at the school “adjusting the new equipment to Isla's specifications as well as helping the school staff become acquainted with how to use it,” Cody said. Having the same equipment at home and school is essential, because it fosters consistency and routine. Nicole noted that the commode in particular was important for this when she was in preschool. “Obviously, it's a little hard to teach her you go to potty at home, but then at daycare, it's diapers. … that was huge,” Nicole said. The equipment also makes sure Isla is fully integrated in her classroom. As an example, Cody noted that the Rifton Activity Chair can adjust to fit under tables as well as right down to the floor, so Isla can always be at the same height as her peers. “She’s not left out,” Nicole said. She added that they appreciated Lansdowne’s help in sourcing the secondary pieces of equipment for Isla’s use at her preschool, because “trying to buy two of everything, we’d go bankrupt.” Now that Isla has started kindergarten, both Cody and Nicole want to do everything they can to help her build as much independence as possible. Cody said, “I think we have to try to push her a little more and get out of our routine a little bit more.” This has included things like having Isla feed herself at mealtimes, even though it can take longer. “We’ve got to give her a little more credit,” he said. Nicole agreed. “She’s not going to learn if we keep doing for her.” As she continues to grow and learn, Isla is taking on two big roles this year. One already happened, when she became a big sister to baby brother Bennett. “He’s definitely Isla’s little sidekick,” Cody said. She will tell her parents when she hears him crying, and will make sure he has a blanket when he’s in the swing. Isla’s next big role will be on Oct. 4, when she serves as Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Ambassador. As Tamie Aubin, Lansdowne’s Director of Client Services noted, “The funds raised (through Heroes Walk and Roll) help ease the financial burden for families caring for children with special needs – covering costs associated with attending therapy sessions, accessing essential equipment, and inclusive programs that allow kids to connect, play, and thrive.” Aubin said she’s attended the event a number of times, and for her, the most moving part of the celebration is hearing the impact Lansdowne has had on the ambassadors and their families. “Their stories are powerful, and their presence is a testament to the difference we can make when we support one another. … The children and families we serve are the true heroes – and Heroes Walk and Roll is a chance to celebrate them, support them, and walk alongside them.”

Your gift to Lansdowne Children's Centre means inclusion, opportunity, and dignity for children who deserve nothing less. Your support ensures that kids and caregivers can continue to access life-changing programs and services. Serving families of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Help kids explore their potential. Learn more . ABOUT US WHY GIVE? YOUR IMPACT GIVE NOW DONATE WATCH VIDEO You are the reason hope lives at Lansdowne. Thousands of families are walking the same path—facing challenges that feel insurmountable. Your support ensures that kids and caregivers can continue to access life-changing programs and services. Your gift means inclusion, opportunity, and dignity for children who deserve nothing less. GIVE NOW Explore Potential. Meet kids and families whose journey is impacted by your generosity. Meet Tenley At just two months old, Tenley showed signs of developmental delays and was later diagnosed with lissencephaly, a rare brain condition. Her family found hope and help with Lansdowne, connecting with compassionate support and services like Kids Country Inn. Read More Small steps. BIG moments. GIVE NOW Who is impacted by your gift? 6,650+ 350+ 196+ local infants, children and youth, and their families, on a journey to explore potential with Lansdowne Children's Centre local service providers working with families of children facing physical, communication, and/or developmental challenges local kids experiencing inclusive camps and recreation programs with the support they need to feel safe, capable and accepted GIVE NOW *includes active and wait list Lansdowne clients, as of March 31, 2025. **includes full-time and part-time Lansdowne staff, as well as service providers working in Lansdowne-supported community environments ***includes summer and day camp and community camp experiences, and inclusive community recreation experiences Journey Together