ABC Ontario The Association for Bright Children of Ontario
The Voice of Gifted Children in Ontario

 

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Do You Want:

  • increased community understanding of the needs of bright and gifted children?
  • appropriate programs?
  • a strong voice in education?

Do You Need:

  • an opportunity to share experiences with other parents?
  • more information about the social, emotional and intellectual dvelopment of bright and gifted children?
  • up-to-date information about materials and programs?
  • a support group which can provide you with support as you advocate for your child?

ABC believes that all children, including bright children, deserve to be accepted for who they are. They deserve the opportunity to realize their potential as fully as possible. ABC cannot promise a perfect solution for your child by tomorrow,

BUT

we can promise:

  • support from other parents who have been there too!
  • access to ABC resource material
  • information and programs to increase your knowledge and make you an advocate for your child
  • to work co-operatively with local school boards to encourage the development of programs to meet the needs of bright and gifted children through SEAC presentations

WHO CAN JOIN?

Membership is open to anyone interested in the needs of bright and gifted children. We do not test children, nor do we require "proof" that they are bright.

ABC is interested in the special needs of all bright and gifted children, regardless of linguistic or socio-economic background.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • quarterly newsmagazine
  • reduced rate at family conference
  • support and advocacy at the local and provincial level

YOUR DONATION HELPS ABC TO GROW

ABC is an essentially volunteer organization, and, as such, welcomes donations over and above membership fees in order to accomplish its goals.

If you do not wish to join ABC at this time, but would like to offer support by means of a donation, please send your cheque to the address below. ABC also welcomes endowments and memorial bequests. ABC memorial donation cards are available on request. For further information about these programs, please contact ABC.

HOW TO JOIN

The annual family or individual membership fee is $40.00.

Online payment is available. ABC has contracted Becker and Associates to manage online payment for memberships through their secure website - Online Payment.

Or send the information requested, along with your cheque, to:

ABC Ontario
2238 Dundas Street West
P.O. Box 59088
Toronto ON
M6R 3B5

Please make cheques payable to ABC Ontario.

If you have any questions e-mail us at .