Do you want to make new friends on campus? Not sure where to start? Join the Paul Menton Centre (PMC) and the Carleton Disability Awareness Centre (CDAC)’s Social Communication Group!
The Social Communication Group supports students with disabilities in nurturing social skills and making friends on campus. This group may be helpful to students with various disabilities, including autism spectrum, social anxiety, etc.
Check out our meeting guidelines prior to attending your first session.
If you have any questions about joining or attending the Social Communication Group, or any accommodation you require in order to participate fully, please email Taylor Meissner, taylor.meissner@carleton.ca.
Schedule
With the exception of the August 29th introduction session, all groups will be held the second Wednesday of each month from 12:00-1:30PM. We will meet in-person, in CDAC, 424 Nideyinàn (formerly UC).
August 29, 2:30-3:30pm: Social Communication Group – Introduction!
September 11, 12:00-1:30pm: How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends
October 9,12:00-1:30pm: Show and Tell!
November 13, 12:00-1:30pm: Connecting Digitally, Social Media and AI
December 11, 12:00-1:30pm: Managing Burnout and Boundaries
January 8th, 12:00-1:30pm: Introduction to Relationships
February 12, 12:00-1:30pm: Valentine’s Day Crafting
March 12, 12:00-1:30pm: Connecting Digitally Pt. II
April 9, 12:00-1:30pm: Games Day!
Register Now!
Register to attend the intro session of the Social Communication Group, on August 29th from 2:30 to 3:30pm via Ventus.
You can register for the Social Communication Group on Ventus!