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Advisory Councils & Committees: Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has been an important part of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital for over the past ten years.

The council’s members are youth between the ages of 16 – 29 who have received services at Holland Bloorview.

With meetings every month from September through June, YAC provides a sounding board for staff, clients and parents to develop and evaluate Holland Bloorview programs and services. It also offers youth and young adults the opportunity to develop advocacy skills and be involved in helping to create possibilities for younger generations of Holland Bloorview clients.

Some of the many projects that YAC has been involved with include the very successful Transitions Conferences for families and professionals held in Toronto; the implementation of the monthly Youth Drop-In dances for teens and young adults; advocating for their peers on a case-by-case basis; and being part of the branding committee. YAC also provided feedback on the Holland Bloorview building throughout the development phase.

Youth Advisory Council meetings are held every third Saturday from September to June at 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in room 0W 225.  Attendant services are available.

For more info, please contact:
Kim Jones-Galley
Tel: 416 425 6220, extension 3645
E-mail: kgalley (at) hollandbloorview (dot) ca

Or

Dolly Menna-Dack, Youth Facilitator
Tel: 416 425 6220, extension 3292
E-mail: dmennadack (at) hollandbloorview (dot) ca

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