This guided book club will help families imagine, plan, and take action toward building a good life and a secure future for their loved one(s) with a developmental disability. Through monthly discussions, activities, and shared learning, participants will explore topics such as vision planning, friendships, housing, decision-making, financial planning, advocacy, and future security.

Participants are encouraged to read each chapter before the session, but you are always welcome to attend even if you haven’t finished the reading. Families do not need to attend every session to register for the series.

Whether you are just beginning to plan or revisiting plans for the future, this book club offers a place to start — and a community to learn alongside.

There is no cost to attend the Safe & Secure Book Club.

Series Dates

Launch Event (In Person) at Beaverbrook Library
Love is Not Enough
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Step 1 (Virtual) Clarifying Your Vision Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Step 2 (Virtual) Nurturing Friendship Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Step 3 (Virtual) Creating a Place to Call Home Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Step 4 (Virtual) Making Sound Decisions Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Step 5 (Virtual) The RDSP, Wills and Trusts Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Step 6 (Virtual) Advocating with Empathy Tuesday, December 8 or 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Step 7 (Virtual) Securing Your Plan Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Closing Event (In Person) Safe & Secure Celebration and Sharing Event Sunday, February 28, 2027 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Contact us at (613) 407-0624 or contact@ofsn.ca for more information about the book club series.  We are also planning sessions for all OFSN caregivers on some of these important topics.