Heads Up for Inclusion

Record #: PET0605
Last Modified: 28 Aug 2025
Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Promotes connections in the community and the development of relationships for young people living with disabilities.

  • Promotes the inclusion and participation of all youth and adults within their schools and communities, with a particular focus on people living with disabilities
  • Runs inclusions programs, such as Amigos Program.
  • Provides training and educational opportunities for youth and people associated with youth to enable them to create more inclusive environments in their schools and communities and participate in peer education
  • Offers inclusion workshops and advocacy
  • Hold special events in schools and in the community throughout the year




Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Areas Served Durham Region ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Amigos: high school and elementary school students. Amigos in the Community: ages 19 and older 6 year(s) and older
Application Self-referrals and referral through schools or other agencies
Email or call for information on current volunteer opportunities and for application form
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
175 George St N
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9H 3G6
 
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Intersection George St and Sherbrooke St
Physical Access Fully Accessible - ground floor

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-876-0383
E-Mail shauna_kingston@headsupforinclusion.ca
Website www.headsupforinclusion.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/headsupforinclusion
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headsupforinclusion/?hl=en
Primary Contact Shauna Kingston, Executive Director; Email: shauna_kingston@headsupforinclusion.ca
Mailing Address 175 George St N 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9H 3G6

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