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REACH Parent Network Information Exchange.
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This information exchange, sponsored by Reach, is by parents for parents. It's content is guided by Reach's mission to provide choices for families, be family centered, facilitate inclusion, and exist as a quality resource. The information is meant to meet the needs of a multitude of families' interests. We caution readers that Reach does not investigate all claims, and that claims made are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by Reach. Readers are encouraged to undertake further investigation on their own of items noted.
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 Reach News -
Reach is the charity of choice for the summer 2011 Tsawwassen Outdoor Movie Nights Events. That means that all money raised through fundraising efforts at these events will go towards Reach's Building for Children Together campaign to build a new child development centre in Ladner. Come for a night of fun for the whole family and support a great cause! Bring your blankets, pillows & chairs & some extra cash for goodies to purchase, (there will also be a 50/50 draw for a chance to win some cash). Hope to see you all there!
- JURASSIC PARK Saturday, July 23 · 6:30pm - 11:30pm, Diefenbaker Park, Tsawwassen
- TOY STORY Saturday, August 6 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Diefenbaker Park, Tsawwassen
- HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Saturday, August 20 · 6:30pm - 11:30pm, Tsawwassen Town Centre mall, 56th street Tsawwassen
- ET Saturday, September 3 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Diefenbaker park, Tsawwassen
- We are looking for volunteers to help us out at these fun events selling popcorn, snacks and drinks to the crowd, selling 50/50 tickets, helping at the children's crafts table or to help clean up after the movie. Volunteers get their very own green Reach t-shirt & some other goodies. If you would like to help please contact Cathy at 604-946-6622 ext. 337 or email Cathy for details. Thanks!
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Autism - Autism Program hits the Beach: "It's so amazing to see the transformation when they're in the water," said Murphy, trying unsuccessfully to hold back tears. "To see a boy like Ryan, who has a hard time walking without tripping, stand up on a surfboard. . . . I mean, on a surfboard, he floats. He says, 'Time slows down when I'm surfing. My body does what I ask it to do.' "Click here to read more and see the photos.
- The Forever Diaper Bag. Sometimes I feel like autism is like a diaper bag that you never get to get rid of. It is always there. Click here to read more
- Let them Cry or Drop to the Floor at the Grocery Store! To all of you mothers out there who manage their children's behaviors effectively, despite the crying or tantrum that might ensue, I applaud you. It's a rather infrequent occasion that I come across a mother who despite knowing her inevitable fate, will effectively manage her child's behavior, in hope that each and every little step will make a big difference in the life of her child. So when the rare occurrence of a mother pulling out a token board, PECS book, or schedule at the grocery store takes me by surprise, I make sure to tell her that despite the way the situation appears to everyone else, she is my hero. Click here for some useful tips on handling challenging behaviours in public!
- Video: Living with Autism and 7 ways to keep your marital relationship strong. Parenting a child with autism is no easy feat and puts even greater stresses on a marriage. In this video, Elaine Hall provides seven tips to help keep couples with one or more children with autism together. Click here to see the video
- Sunday September 25, 2011 at the Nat Bailey Stadium Walk Now for Autism Speaks are fun-filled, family friendly events that bring together members from across the autism stakeholder community. Families, friends, teachers, service providers, corporate teams, researchers - all walking together to raise money to fund vital research, support family services programs, and raising awareness about autism and the issues facing local, provincial and national communities.Click here for more information
- From Richmond Autism Parent Support (RAPS) We wanted to remind you that June 30th is our last meeting before we break for the summer. (Our meetings will start up again on Sept. 29th). This month we are delighted to inform you that Pam Collins will be our special guest speaker! She will be discussing "Emotional Regulation". As usual, we will also have a chance to share information and resources, talk about advocating for our children, etc.
June 30th (Thursday)
#210 - 3671 Chatham Street
7:30 to 9:00 pm
The room is above the Chatham Speech and Language clinic. Just go up the stairs and enter the door on your left (210).
We hope to see you all there :)
Karen Perry RAPS
Check out our NEW WEBSITE!
- Call for Submissions & Nominations: Children, Teens and Adults on the Autistic Spectrum. 2nd Annual 2011 International Naturally Autistic People Awards and Convention Sept 23 - 25, 2011 Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Our International Awards and Convention celebrates the accomplishments, talents and abilities of autistic people throughout the world. We welcome members of autistic communities everywhere to participate in this event. The general public is invited to experience firsthand the real life potential of autistic people in our communities. Our awards and convention also feature successful autistic adults conducting workshops in their area of expertise. For more information please visit Naturally Autistic
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ADD/ADHD
- ADHD Behaviour: Banishing Bad Moods. ADHD behavior advice: Self-calming strategies children can use to put "mood monsters" in their place.John's mom came to his session in tears. "What can I do about the horrible mood that John is in every day after school?" Children with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD) often experience emotions more intensely than their peers, and can become overwhelmed by sadness or worry. Depression and anxiety, which are primarily disorders of mood regulation, commonly coexist with the symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Click here to learn how to help your child control their mood monsters.
- ADHD in the Classroom: Change School or Request New Accommodations? Is your ADD/ADHD child having trouble with school work? She may need to switch schools, or, perhaps she's simply in need of different classroom accommodations. Sometimes, knowing which accommodations to ask for can be just as effective as changing schools.Click here to learn more.
- New Resource. On Your Own: A College Readiness Guide for Teens with ADHD/LD by Patricia Quinn and Theresa Laurie Maitland. Using a readiness survey and handy worksheets, On Your Own will help you get ready for your first years away from home. Inside, you'll find easy-to-use advice and strategies that will allow you to map out a plan and cultivate the skills you'll need to succeed in college. On Your Own is loaded with tips and resources to further assist you in creating a personalized plan and center on developing three crucial skill areas:
- Self-determination skills (advocacy, management, communication)
- Daily living skills (self-care, organization, life balance)
- Academic skills (self-knowledge, study habits, time management)
With this guide, you'll learn just what you need to do to succeed in college.Now is the perfect time to get ready! Click here to learn more
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Down Syndrome
- Making Dreams Happen Video The Down Syndrome Research Foundation is proud to present our brand new promotional video aimed at raising awareness for our organization as well as providing information on our various programs for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages.Click here to watch the video
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FASD - Video: FASD Training Creates a Shift in Thinkinhg! View the reflections of an Educational Assistant from BC School District #60 (Peace River North). After completing a 12 hour course to increase understanding of FASD and it educational implications, Vivian, an Educational Assistant from Fort St. John, shares how the training created a "shift in thinking".Click here to watch the video
- VIDEO: A mother tells her compelling story about a family living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Every family has unique experiences, challenges and successes. The intent is not to endorse specific interventions, but to share one familys story and hope.Click here to see the Video
- Video: Enough Silence is one of five living with FASD stories on the Healthy Aboriginal Network's new DVD - Drawing Hope.Click here to see the video
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Dashed hopes, Damaged lives: Since the term was coined about 40 years ago, fetal alcohol syndrome has slowly become recognized as a public health issue. Alicestine October reports from South Africa's Western Cape province, which has the highest reported rate in the world. Click here to read more
- Langley - FASD adoptive and foster parents. Monthly support group meetings for those with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Info: Jamie, 604-530-5917.
- David Boulding is a former criminal court lawyer who travels around the world to speak about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)... how this disorder affects families and society... and how we can begin to address it. This series of short videos is from a Fetal Alcohol presentation given to the Queensland government in 2008. Click here to see his videos - nine are from his presentation and then check out the two most recent. Fetal Alcohol and the Law parts I and II.
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Medical - Treating Tourette's; Histamine Gene May be Behind Some Tic Disorders. A genetic mutation causes low histamine levels to be produced.Tourette's syndrome is most pronounced in children. The physical and vocal tics, which can alienate kids from peers, are difficult to treat. First-line drugs are limited in their efficacy, whereas more effective antipsychotics have many potential long-term side effects, including weight gain and movement disorders. Investigators may be moving closer to a new treatment option involving drugs that already exist.Click here to read more
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Education
- Personalized Learning in the BC Education System. The Ministry of Education has released a new interactive discussion guide on personalized learning. The guide is intended to provide information andgive an overview of personalized learning and an opportunity to submit yourfeedback and questions to the Ministry of Education. Click here to see the interactive guide
- Instructions for using the interactive guide:
- Click the link to open the guide
- Viewing and navigating the document
- Use the navigation pane at the bottom of the page (grey bar)
- "view full screen" command is on the right corner
- Advance to next page is in the middle
- and the zoom and home buttons are on the far left
- you may also click and drag on the corners of the pages to turn them. ·
- Feedback may be typed into the appropriate text boxes, click on the "submit" button for each completed response when done.
- A PDF version is also available (but will not allow for feedback) Click here for the PDF
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Technology
- Apps for people with special needs: There are many different apps available for the Apple iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. Many of which can be very helpful for the people we support. Here are two lists to help you navigate the iTunes App Store and find the ones that are best suited for you. Click here for the two lists!
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Ministry Information
- Community Living British Columbia:Responsible for delivering services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities
- Community Living BC and Family Support Institute (FSI) have worked together to create a new safeguards resource, "The Power of Knowing Each Other: Stories about Informal Safeguards told by BC Families". This book contains 12 stories plus a forward and concluding story about the creative and unique connections families have built and nurtured with their family members who have a developmental disability. Click here to view an online version of "The Power of Knowing Each Other". To request a printed copy, please e-mail info@communitylivingbc.ca.
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Workshops and Training
- BCACL is happy to announce The Ripple Effect 7: a retreat for families supporting a child with special needs, coming October 14 - 16 2011. This fall's retreat will be held at the Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort in the West Kootenays.
The Ripple Effect is a chance for families to join facilitators from the BC Association for Community Living and other families from across B.C. for a FREE thought-provoking and educational retreat, exploring the power of advocacy and community development. Families who attend will learn about the history of the community living movement, learn concepts of community development, individual advocacy, and systems change, and learn practical steps to help advocate for their children.
For full details and to register, Click here!
- Save the date! Speaking of Kids 2011, Friday Oct 21
Speaking of Kids annual conference will take place in Vancouver on Friday October 21, 2011.
This one-day event will feature a celebrity guest speaker plus other engaging and knowledgeable speakers.
Tickets will go on sale starting in March, 2011; and ticket prices have been kept at the minimal fee of $55! Out of town conference attendees will also be offered lowered hotel rates.
LDAV conference committee members are fast at work obtaining 'goodie-bag' items and a raffle draw prize. This year's event will be the best one yet!
Stay tuned as we'll be announcing our celebrity speaker in February.
(info and pictures from past conferences...)
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Seasonal - 7 Ways to Keep Your Teen Out of Trouble this Summer"Summertime and the living is easy..." Well, not when you have teens and especially not if you work outside the home. The transition from school to summertime provides new opportunities for teens - and it can be challenging for some adolescents to cope with the change. Studies show that teens who haven't tried drugs or alcohol are more likely to start during times of transition in order to deal with stress. But don't worry - while change is a part of life, risky behavior, like drug and alcohol use, doesn't have to be. Click here to read some tips that might help
- Disabled Sailing Association: We are having a Kids Day, Saturday June 25 it is a day booked off entirely for kids only to sail with us at the Disabled Sailing Association. It is free of charge and will be running from 11am to 5pm (it is fine if the kids only want to come for a couple hours too). It will include a day of sailing, hiking on trail riders around Jericho park, pizza, face painting, crafts and much more. The kids and their caregivers/family are welcome to hang out here for the day, though I will need to book the kids for a specific time for sailing. We have just a couple slots open for 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. As far as our program here, we take out kids with a sailing instructor on the water (one sailor and one staff member per boat). We offer either a special hoist or a ramp to transfer the sailors into our Martin 16 adapted sailing boats. We are at Jericho Sailing Centre (1300 discovery street). if you have questions email me or call Andrea Steigerwald at 604 222 3003, I am in my office from Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 6pm.
- KIDSMATTER; 1 Week social skills programs for children with ASD and other developmental disabilities in Abbotsford and Langleyfor July and August 2011. This year we are offering morning (9:00-12 pm) or afternoon (12:30-3:30) sessions so you can choose either or both! Click here for more information
- False Creek Racing Canoe Club (based out of Granville Island) is
pleased to offer Vancouver's first adaptive paddling program this
summer. PaddleALL is an adaptive paddling program geared towards
breaking down the barriers individuals with disabilities face in
getting involved with the exciting sport of flatwater canoe/kayak.
PaddleALL is offered both competitively and recreationally to people
of all ages, abilities, and walks of life.
Participants will paddle in False Creek (out of Granville Island) in a
fun, safe environment. Going by the motto of "Every Boat, EVERYBODY,"
dedicated staff will work with participants in small groups, building
physical fitness, confidence, self-esteem.
We are currently promoting for this summer's program registration, and
were wondering if this program would be a suitable fit for the members
of your organization. Click here to learn more
- Improve Your English While Having Fun at Summer Camp! DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to offer Summer Camps for youth aged 12-18 years old. Participants will have an opportunity to develop their English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in a fun and supportive environment. There will be exciting field trips to places like Stanley Park, Science World, Recreation Centres and much more.... All English levels are welcome and sessions are led by certified ESL instructors. When? Sessions run from Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 12:00 ESL Lessons 12:00 - 4:00 Field Trips &/or Outdoor Activities Camps start on July 4th, 18th and August 1st Where? 8855 156 St. Surrey (Fleetwood) Please register at Career Services Department #200 - 7380 137 St. Surrey Cost $300.00 for 2 Weeks (Includes the cost of field trips)
- Do you want to learn about unique cultures and religions?
DIVERSEcity is pleased to offer Summer Camps for children and youth grades 1 and up and seniors aged 55+. Come learn about different religions and cultures of the world, many of which are represented in your very own communities by your friends and neighbours! Participants will learn what it means to Honour Diverse Beliefs and how to embrace Cultural Learning. There will be field trips to visit temples, churches and other local sites that are significant to different cultures and religions.
When: Sessions run from Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00 pm In-Class Lessons 12:00-4:00 pm Field Trips
Camps start July 4th, 18th and August 1st.
Where: 8855 - 156 St. Surrey (Fleetwood)
Please register at Career Services Department #200 - 7380 137 St. Surrey
Cost: $300.00 for 2 Weeks (Includes costs/fees for field trips )For more information or to register, please call 604-597-3448 or click here!
- CHILDREN & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT CAMPS Groups are free of Charge! Once again DIVERSEcity will be holding its Children & Youth Empowerment Camps through our Children Who Witness Abuse (CWWA) program. The focus will be on identifying & expressing feelings, enhancing self esteem, understanding & identifying abuse, conflict resolution, coping skills and LOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIES. There is no cost to participants and snacks/lunch are provided. Space is limited so REGISTER TODAY- Call 604-597-0205 ext. 1202 or email here
- BC Easter Seals Camps provides free overnight camping experiences for children and teens with physical and/or mental disabilities residing in British Columbia. All children with disabilities living in British Columbia are eligible to attend one week at Easter Seals Camps: Camp Winfield, Camp Shawnigan, or Camp Squamish.Click here for more information
- Cerebral Palsy Association of BC Offering Camp Subsidies
The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC is offering a Special Needs Summer Camp Subsidy to assist children, teens and adults with Cerebral Palsy, across BC, in attending a summer camp. The deadline for applications is June 14, 2011. Camp Subsidy Committee will review applications and recipients will be notified by July 18, 2011. Download the application here.
- BC Fraser Valley Autism Society is offering a summer camp for children with ASD. Check it out:HERE
- The BC Cerebralpalsy Society is excited to be able to offer a Special Needs Summer Camp Subsidy to assist children, teens and adults with Cerebral Palsy, across BC, in attending a summer camp. Money is available to help pay the camp fee and/or transportation charges. Applications must be received, at our office, no later than June 13, 2011. Camp Subsidy Committee will review applications and recipients will be notified by July 18, 2011. For more information contact Feri at (604) 408-9484 or toll free at 1-800-663-0004.
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Other - Kid Companions Chewelry, is a pendant that functions as a chewable and wearable sensory tool for kids and people with special needs. It is a discreet and age-appropriate alternative to traditional oral motor and fidget toys. As a parent or caregiver, looking for accessories for a growing special needs child can be a challenge. Youth affected by Sensory Processing Disorder -SPD, Autism Spectrum Disorder -ASD, Attention Deficit Distorder ADD/ADHD, etc., can still benefit from developmental tools. The Kid Companion was designed by a mom for her child. They are bpa, phthalate, lead and latex free accessories made for children to teens. Unique tactile features help your child be him/herself, anytime, anywhere.Click here for more information
- Just released by BC's Legal Services Society: a revised edition of Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights: A Parent's Guide to Child Protection Law in BC. This seventh edition of the child protection guide contains new sections and expanded information on:
current approaches used in making child protection decisions (presumption in favour policy and collaborative decision-making methods) what can happen if the director of Children and Family Development has concerns about a child's safety or is planning to remove a child from the family home a new chapter on the child protection process for Aboriginal children and families, with a two-page flow chart and page number references to explanations of steps in the booklet an updated and expanded list of resources (services, websites, publications) Copies of Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights are available for free through Crown Publication Website
- Family Support Institute Bulletin #153 - it's filled with awesome information!
Check out this month's FSI bulletin full of resources, updates and events for families supporting a child, youth or adult with a developmental disability. Read Bulletin here.
*The Family Support Institute is a provincial organization whose purpose is "to strengthen and support families faced with the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member who has a disability." Visit their website for more information: Click Here!
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Submissions or Questions?
To submit for our newsletter or have a question for Pam to research please contact her at
Parent Network
or 604-946-6622 ext 359.
You can sign up at the Reach Child and Youth Development Society website to receive this newsletter directly.
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