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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 - WORKSHOP: TOILET TRAINING Toilet Training is not an easy task. Toilet training a child with special needs and/or developmental delays is often even more challenging and may require specialized advice and assistance. This workshop is designed to help parents and caregivers face the challenge of toilet training a child with developmental delay. Come learn about preparing for toilet training, toilet training methods, how to progress with toilet training, and potential challenges that may arise along the way.
Facilitated by: Christine Gleave, OT and Meaghann Pleasance, OT
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Reach Child and Youth Development Society #3 - 3800 72nd Street in Ladner (Near the Boundary Bay Airport)
Register Email here
Or phone: 604-946-6622, ext 359
Or fax: 604-946-6223
- Reach Preschool registration for fall 2012
Reach Developmental Preschool South Delta #3 3800 72nd street Ladner.
In-house registration for returning families will begin Monday, February 27th and is ongoing.
Reach Developmental Preschool North Delta at 10921 82nd avenue North Delta.
In-house registration for returning families will begin Monday, February 27th and is ongoing.
For more information please call 604-946-6622 ext 308 or Email here
- Parent Circle: Parent Support Circle is a free, monthly, confidential parent gathering with a focus on parenting children with ADHD or behaviour challenges. Led by trained facilitators. The last Friday of every month from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
at Reach, #3 3800 72nd street Ladner
To register call Lisa at 604-946-6622 ext.342 or email here
or call Bella at 604-569-3110 or email here
- We're building a child development centre in the heart of the community. Click here to find out how you can help.
Click here to see our WEBSITE! 
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Autism - DSM V Controversy
- Doctor: Why we're making changes to autism diagnosis. My e-mail invitation to be a part of the DSM-5 revision process came on January 4, 2007. At the time, I was told that the work would be completed in 2011 and that participation would not be too burdensome. The process could be accomplished primarily through e-mails and conference calls, with in-person meetings held sparingly. It's interesting to reflect on the fact that when the ink was drying on the last version of the DSM in 1994, e-mail and the Internet as we know it were still evolving. Click here to read more
- Clues To Autism's Gender Bias. Autism is four times more common among males than females, and researchers are getting closer to figuring out why. "I think the key to actually developing a treatment for autism is to understand the difference between males and females, why female prevalence is much lower," said Stephen Scherer from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Click here to read more
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Study in Autism and Family Functioning Looking for Volunteer Families
I am student in a program for family systems therapy and I am doing a study of how autism affects families. Participation will involve two one-hour sessions with a registered clinical counsellor. All information obtained will remain anonymous. This research is being done for the requirements of a clinical internship in family systems therapy through Living Systems Counselling program in North Vancouver (www.livingsystems.ca). Please contact Yvonne McKenna at EMAIL HERE or phone (778) 554-8050
- Autistic Child Defended in Café. When a man criticizes a family with an autistic child, bystanders step in. Click here to see the video Thanks Kelly!
- Autism's top model. She'll tell you it was no problem at all and whether she believes it or not, Heather Kuzmich's diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome at the age of 12 contributed to what was a surprisingly large fan base, during the 2008 season of America's Next Top Model. She was the oddball, the loner, the contestant that from day one of the competition was different from everyone else. Click here to read more
- The Many Faces of THOMAS. For many children with autism and other Autism Spectrum Disorders, Thomas the Tank Engine serves as a gateway into the world of understanding emotions. in a 2002 study by the National Autistic Society in the UK, researchers found that some children were able to make significant leaps in emotional development that were previously unimaginable. Click here for more information
- We are "Therapy in a Bin", we started this company in 2009 shortly after our first child was diagnosed with autism (we now have two boys with the diagnosis). We have been serving the families and professionals in the province for the past two years and have finally decided it was time to really step up our game. We have created a brand new website that features over 400 products! We worked very hard to make this website a soft place to land for parents and an excellent resource for professionals to find the products they need.
We are local and have excellent pricing and turn around plus of equal importance we accept "Request to Pays" for Autism Funding Unit. We can help families navigate the system at no cost to them. We offer products for all needs whether it be a diagnosis of autism, adhd, anxiety, sensory/auditory processing or specialty needs for fine motor, gross motor, sensory development etc... We also make our own Therapy/Learning Bins which are very popular.
We are also an excellent resource for typically developing children as well. Please check out our new website HERE!
- The 'swamp' of autism: a challenged marriage and a child without a voice.
"I joked that the only thing I'd ever thought about writing is a suicide note."
Arthur Fleischmann offers a little laugh as he says this. He's talking about his decision to write a memoir, Carly's Voice: Breaking Through Autism, with his 17-year-old, non-speaking autistic daughter. After ABC did a story about the life-altering breakthrough Carly had at the age of 10 - when she typed out the words "help teeth hurt" on a computer - publishers approached him to write the story. Click here to read more
- 5th Annual Vancouver Walk Now for Autism Speaks Join Autism Speaks Canada as we walk to change the future for the Canadian and global autism communities! Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need, raise money to support family services programs and initiatives and heighten awareness about autism and the issues facing the local and national autism communities. Sunday September 30, 2012 Stanley Park! Click here for more information
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Life Skills Hub Teen Life Skills HUB: The Life Skills HUB was created to assist teens in
developing attitudes and skills necessary to help them prepare for their future.
Ages: 13 - 18
Dates: Thursday, April 19th to Thursday, June 21st
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Cost: $600 per child/session
Location: Classroom 102 North Surrey Secondary 15945 - 96 Avenue Surrey, BC
Contact Us: Email here
604.513.8983
604.513.8984 (f)
*Cost of Life Skills Group is eligible for full funding through
Autism Funding Unit.
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ADD/ADHD - The Power of Praise: Positive Reinforcement for ADHD Children. How a parent's words of praise can help combat the fear and self-doubt that plague many children with ADD. When a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) receives a drop or two of praise, it's like rain in the desert. He drinks it in, revels in it. It's important for parents, teachers, and coaches to set up an ADHD child to do something right, something well, something praiseworthy. Giving your ADHD child words of praise is like offering him a ticket out of the fear and self-doubt that plague him. Click here to read more
- Building Confidence in Children with ADD Teach your child to build greater self-esteem with this exercise. You can generate positive reasons for your child's behavior if you look for them. With a better understanding of how she thinks, it'll be easier for you to help her deal with the challenges in her life. For the following exercise, write the sentence stems on a piece of lined paper and ask your child to finish them. Click here to see the exercise
- CADDRA - Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance - check out their parent education videos HERE
- Welcome! This is ADDitude's annual guide to camps & schools for children with learning differences. The list below showcases ADHD- and LD-friendly schools and programs across the U.S. and in Canada. Click here to read more
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Down Syndrome
- We have two spots available in the next block of our cooking program which meets Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 for six weeks. The program begins Monday April 16th and ends May 28th (no class on May 21st). Each class is capped at 6 students age 16 to adult and the fee is $420.
The program aims to increase self-confidence when cooking independently with instructional methods that include video, illustrated steps in a cue card format and direct experience through repetition. Increasing social communication among cooking class peers is facilitated by an experienced instructor.
Program details can be found on our website HERE! and you can register by calling the Down Syndrome Research Centre 604-444-3773 through Hina Mahmood or Pat Hanbury.
- On June 15th at the Century Plaza Hotel our gala will be starting....a night filled with so much laughter and not a care in the world....this is "A Night to Remember 2...Magical Memories" A Gala for 160 young adults (ages 16-35)all living with special needs. A night when they all come together without parents and just party like there is no tomorrow...that is what this night is all about....to see all the pretty dresses and all the handsome suits......to dine and dance with no one there guiding them......to be themselves and be accepted....that is what this is all about.....that is why we put on this gala....and that is why we are reaching out to you again and asking for your support. We again like last year, have a goal to give away as many iPads as we can...last year we were able to give 16 very lucky guests a brand new iPad....if I could bottle the explosion of joy that erupted once we unvieled the iPads, you would know why we have decided to do this gift again!! I could send out to all of you testimonials from all the parents, about what this night means to their son or daughter, but I know I don't have too, for you can only imagine a night filled with dancing, hugging and friends cheering on friends as their names were called up to collect their i Pads.....the amount of love that fills this ball room is something that you just cannot put down in words. For our gala, we are asking for donations towards this amazing gift, we are looking for someone to come on board and be our DJ for the night and we are also taking any gifts to be door prizes. Just like last year, the Down Syndrome Research Foundation will issue you a tax reciept for your donation. Speaking on behalf of Gary and myself, our two kids, Sadie and Lucas attend this event, and to them it's an amazing party and a chance to get so dressed up and just blend in with all the others, but for Gary and myself, as we watch Lucas be the MC and Sadie dance with all of her friends,it is priceless to us.......this is their night to shine along with all the others there.......please come on board with all of us and make this another year of memories for our kids to have forever....thank you from the bottom of my heart.......Abbe Gates
To make a donation please call Hina at the Down Syndrome Research Fondation...604-444-3773 -
Secure Your Spot! Announcing the 2013 Down Syndrome Cruise Conference,
Mission Possible: Sailing to Solutions February 25th - March 2nd , 2013
to Labadee, Haiti and Falmouth, Jamaica!
Bring your family for a one of a kind, life-changing experience. Learn proactive solutions with an emphasis on nutrition, bio-medical intervention and innovative therapies that address real issues and provide viable answers. This unique Cruise Ship environment offers you the extended opportunity to network with like-minded families. You can attend and discuss informative sessions, all while enjoying a fantastic vacation experience. - Click here for more information
- For those who are considering our 2013 Down Syndrome Cruise Conference, we have booked some group space as an additional 5 night RELAXATION cruise on the same ship "Liberty of the Seas" leaving Fort Lauderdale on March 2nd to Cozumel and Belize City. If this is of interest it may be possible to book the same stateroom on the second cruise, which means not having to pack and unpack again, if you book both cruises early enough. There are a few of us planning to do this second relaxation cruise. The total deposit on the second cruise is $200 US (versus $200 per person on the DS Cruise Conference). If you wish further details, including pricing, please let me know. We also have group space for an 8 night Eastern Caribbean cruise on a sister ship "Independence of the Seas" also leaving on March 2nd or a 7 night Eastern Caribbean Celebrity Cruise (Celebrity Silhouette) leaving on March 3rd, from Fort Lauderdale. Thought we should mention these additional cruises as some of the families who are considering the DS Cruise Conference may feel that 5 nights is too short for a cruise, while others may also be travelling from quite a distance and wish to make their trip worthwhile. Adding the additional cruise will also give you time to assimilate all the information that will be learned on our DS Cruise Conference. Look forward to hearing from families soon. Even if you just want pricing, please do not hesitate to contact me at My email here
- You are Invited to a Delta Down Syndrome Support Group meeting: OUR GOALS ARE
· To provide guest speakers (Reach therapists, community
professionals and other programs) to discuss common issues
· To provide support and information to families in Delta who
have a child with Down Syndrome
· To help connect parents of children with Down Syndrome
· To provide monthly meetings for parents and their children
· To provide on-site child minding while you attend the
discussion
When: First Thursday of each month
Where: Reach Developmental Preschool North Delta
10921 - 82nd Avenue, Delta, BC
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: No charge
Light refreshments provided
Please RSVP to Sarah Garnham at 604-946-6622 extension 321.
or email here
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FASD - Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. FASD is an often-misdiagnosed brain-based disorder. It has been two years since a Tennessee mom sent her 7-year-old adopted son back to Russia with a note that read: "I no longer wish to parent this child." While no definitive diagnosis ever was made public, the boy was thought to suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Click here to read more
- Fifth National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: It's a Matter of Justice. This conference will provide a forum to share research, experience and practice in order to discuss how we can effectively sustain and enhance the lives of adolescents and adults with FASD, their families, service providers, and communities. Are we adequately addressing and supporting the needs and rights of adolescents and adults with FASD within our society? Do individuals with FASD have timely and appropriate access to health care, housing, social services, legal and civil justice and employment? How can we build on the strengths of existing systems to identify and address barriers and move forward to provide effective ethical support? How do we provide focused and targeted approaches across services, and systems to create an integrated and collaborative approach to supporting individuals with FASD? These are the essential elements for social justice and we are just starting to explore and understand what will be required to put these into action.
- 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.
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Medical - MindCheck. This website was created in order to assist young people to identify and understand mental distress they may be experiencing and to link them to sources of help that will enable them to learn skills and strategies to manage these problems. Being able to recognize early signs and finding ways to deal with them increases the chances of better long-term outcomes and positive mental health across the lifespan. Click here to learn more!
- Child and Youth Mental Health Matters. This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals working in the field of mental health with young people and parents and other stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences related to child and youth mental health. There are three themes woven through the conferences: Family Mental Health, Children of Parents with Mental Illness and Young Carers.
May 6 to 8, 2012
The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver
Click here for more information
- The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and the FORCE Society for Kids' Mental Health are pleased to announce an amazing lineup of educational events for the first half of the year 2012. Starting in January, we will be providing youth, families, educators and health professionals with opportunities to learn about topics from bullying, internet addiction, autism, cannabis use, and self-harm to developing self advocacy skills and involving dads in mental health care. These events are free of charge and open to everyone in British Columbia. To find out more about the dates, topics, and how you can join in, view our poster or visit our website HERE .
26 APRIL Autism Spectrum Disorders
24 MAY Self Advocacy Skills for Parents and Youth
28 JUNE Psychiatric Conditions and Metabolic Syndrome
Time Thursdays, 12-1pm (PST)
Registration PHONE 604-875-2084 or 1-800-665-1822
EMAIL HERE
WEB HERE
14 MARCH 'Involving Dads': Dads Talking about Mental Health
11 APRIL ADHD: 'Coping with ADHD'
9 MAY Self Harm in Young People
14 JUNE Laughter in Challenging Times
Time 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7-8pm (PST)
Registration PHONE 604-873-3400
EMAIL HERE
WEB HERE
- Mind Matters e-newsletter provides new resources and programs offered by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC Division and is committed to the mental health of British Columbians. Click here for the current edition
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Education - Paula Kluth! 30 Tips in 30 Days TIP of the DAY: If you have students in middle & high school who regularly show up without supplies, consider letting them keep a set of materials in the classroom. You might even let some learners have a textbook at home and one at school. Click here for Paula's website and more tips!
- Join a free, interactive discussion about post-secondary programs for students supported by Community Living BC.
DATE: May 2, 2012 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PLACE: Oakridge Seniors Centre 630 West 41st Avenue
(Oakridge Mall next to Oakridge Auditorium) Vancouver, B.C. Presenters include Capilano University, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Douglas College and Vancouver Community College. Refreshments will be provided For more information or to RSVP by April 25, 2012,
please call the Community Living BC office at 604 660-3323
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Technology - AAC: Supporting People who use AAC Strategies: in the Home, School and Community (2008). This presentation provides an overview of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as a way of thinking about the total process of communication. It includes considerations for people who are supporting non-verbal individuals, including long-term planning, intervention models and strategies for implementing the use of technical and non-technical augmentative communication systems within their school, home and community. Click here to read more
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Workshops and Training - The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and the FORCE Society for Kids' Mental Health are pleased to announce an amazing lineup of educational events for the first half of the year 2012. Starting in January, we will be providing youth, families, educators and health professionals with opportunities to learn about topics from bullying, internet addiction, autism, cannabis use, and self-harm to developing self advocacy skills and involving dads in mental health care. These events are free of charge and open to everyone in British Columbia. To find out more about the dates, topics, and how you can join in, view our poster or visit our website HERE
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ABA LEARNING CENTRE PRESENTS DR. JAMES PARTINGTON
The Necessary Elements of an Effective Language-Based Program for Young Children on the Autism Spectrum. In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Dr. James Partington, author of the ABLLS-R assessment tool, will be sharing his knowledge with parents of families with children on the autism spectrum. Dr. Partington is known internationally for his remarkable talent in working with children and their families. In addition, Dr. James Partington will be introducing the translated edition of the ABLLS-R completed in partnership with ABA Learning Centre. The ABLLS-R will soon be available in Traditional and Simplified Chinese to help address the needs of Mandarin and Cantonese speaking families and professionals.
Date: April 17th, 2012 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: SFU Segal Building Event Rooms 1300-1500
500 Granville Street Vancouver, BC
Cost: Professionals attend at a cost of $25.00 per person, Parents attend FREE ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER!
To Register: Call or e-mail Tricia Bailey at ABA Learning Centre at 604-232-
4122 or EMAIL HERE
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"Moving Beyond IQ in Defining and Diagnosing Intellectual Disability: Service Eligibility Inequities for People with Brain-Based Disorders" Dr. Stephan Greenspan
New knowledge about the cognitive and other functional deficits of people with neuro-developmental disorders, such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, provides additional evidence for the need to reduce the role of IQ cut-offs in determining eligibility for services, supports and protections. Unfortunately, the same "scientistic" (quasi-scientific reliance on numbers) that underlay the reliance on IQ score has been responsible for a similar overemphasis on adaptive behavior cutting scores. In this talk, Professor Greenspan reviews the history of ID definitions, the need for a rethinking of the relationship between IQ and adaptive behavior, and the efforts that need to be made to develop eligibility criteria that capture the support needs of children and adults who have brain-based "common sense deficit disorders" characterized by an inability to recognize and avoid social and physical risk.
Wednesday April 18, 2012 9:30 am - Noon UBC School of Social Work
Room 200 - 2080 West Mall, Vancouver
This is a free event. RSVPs are recommended as space is limited.Click here to register
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Fifth National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Social Justice - Moving Forward
April 18 - 21, 2012
The Hyatt Regency Vancouver, British Columbia Click here for more information
- Social Skills Success Workshop for those with Autism Spectrum
Disorders - All Kids Can Succeed: Handling Challenging Behaviours
and Reaching Social Skills with Jed Baker, Ph.D.
Date: Vancouver, British Columbia - Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Venue: Norman Rothstein Theatre - 950 West 41st Ave (at Oak Street)
Here are Just a Few of The Benefits of Attending:
- Learn how to prevent and manage meltdowns or tantrums
- Learn strategies to teach verbal and non-verbal students
- Find out how to develop an effective behavior plan
- Become a facilitator to help create peer acceptance
- Gain skills in teaching peers to be more tolerant and supportive
- Inclusion Techniques for creating lasting friendships
- Discover how to put together a social skills training programs
- Case studies that show the strategies in action
- Discover the reasons for social deficits & disruptive behavior
- Hey! My Brain Doesn't Work That Way! Exploring Brain Differences Understanding Sensory Processing Promoting Self-Regulation Supporting Stress Management. Presented by; Marc Landry Occupational Therapist. Marc's Website here Important information to understand in supporting ASD, ADHD, LD, SPD, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, lack of movement, self regulation, and the male human.
- April 20, 2012 from 9 am to 3 pm
- Fee: $60.
Location: Unity of Vancouver 5840 Oak St
(Between 42nd and 43rd Ave on the east side of Oak St.) Enter down
stairway on lane side of building. Some Parking available
Registration: To register and pay (credit card) through EventBrite ($4.59 fee), CLick here - To pay in advance by check or money order payable to Marc Landry (no fee)
Please mail payment to Marc Landry 1701-1188 Howe St Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2S8 Email here
You may ALSO register IN ADVANCE by e-mail and pay at the door ($60 cash/check+HST-no fee).
Full Day Workshop - Light mid morning snacks/beverage. Light lunch of vegetarian samosas and water. Please feel free to bring your own lunch if you prefer. Refrigerator available.
- Leaving High School: What's Next? A Transition Fair for Parents of Students with
Developmental Disabilities
Saturday, April 21, 2012 from10:00AM -2:00PM
South Arm Community Hall, 9020 Williams Road (beige building by tennis courts at Garden City & Williams) For further information contact: Kathy Champion, Director of Instruction, Learning Services, phone 604-295-6412 EMAIL HERE
- Fine Motor &Written Output Skills WORKSHOP. Brian Lai, B.Sc., O.T., M.H.S.is a registered Occupational Therapist in BC and holds a Masters Degree in Health Science. He also had extensive training and education in "Sensory Integration Theory and Practice" through the University of Southern California. Brian has 12 years working experience with children with various diagnosis and developmental challenges, especially with children with written output issues. He is the founder and director of Sense Ability Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic located in Burnaby, BC.
This workshop is designed to give the participants a base of knowledge in the area of "Fine Motor Skills and Printing Skills Development." The majority of children and families who seek help from OT services identify concerns in the area of "Fine Motor and Written Output Skills". This workshop is ideal for individuals seeking an introduction to an overview and advanced levels of knowledge in this area.
Where: Unit 220 - 2851 Simpson Road, Richmond, BC ( just off Bridgeport Road ).
When: Saturday, April 21st, 2012 - 10am - 12 noon.
Logistics: Parking available on site.
Cost: $40.00 - receipts will be issued. Payable by cheque.
REGISTRATION: to register EMAIL HEREor call 604-531-4544.
NOTE: This class is limited to 25 participants. Don't be disappointed - register early! We will keep a waitlist and offer a second presentation if there is sufficient demand.
- Supporting Your Child's Special Education - A parent workshop | Sunday, April 22, 2012 A one day workshop for parents and caregivers of children with Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Disorder or any child with exceptional needs. Learn about your child's rights and entitlements for special education programs and services within the school system. Find out what you can do to make sure your child receives the best education possible. Click here to register on-line
Next workshop: Sunday, April 22, 2012
LDAFS Resource Centre
201 - 13766 - 72 Avenue, Surrey
Cost: $30 LDAFS member pay $25
Please register at 604-591-5156
- Transition Planning & CLBC. Community Living BC (CLBC) works in collaboration with youth and their families and other government organizations and ministries to support youth with developmental disabilities transitioning to adulthood. For some youth, transition planning includes applying for CLBC adult services. CLBC provides a range of community living supports and services to eligible adults to assist them to live as fully and independently as possible in the community. Come and find out about eligibility, process and what services and supports may possibly be available to your child once he or she leaves school.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012 time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
location: Delta Community Living Society Resource Centre
1-3800 72 Street Ladner, BC
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012 time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
location: Delta Community Living Society Scott Road Connections
(behind Greek Village Restaurant) 105-7953 Scott Road North Delta, BC
- For more information contact: Si Stainton, Family Services Manager email here | 604.952.6490
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To register contact: Joanne Fee, Office Administrator email here | 604.952.6475
- Join a free, interactive discussion about post-secondary programs for students supported by Community Living BC.
DATE: May 2, 2012 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PLACE: Oakridge Seniors Centre 630 West 41st Avenue
(Oakridge Mall next to Oakridge Auditorium) Vancouver, B.C. Presenters include Capilano University, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Douglas College and Vancouver Community College. Refreshments will be provided For more information or to RSVP by April 25, 2012,
please call the Community Living BC office at 604 660-3323
- Neufeld Institute Presents: PARENT CONFERENCE 2012
Saturday, May 5th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Vancouver Technical Secondary School 2600 East Broadway Vancouver, BC The annual parent conference attempts to help those interested in this approach connect with other like-minded adults, refresh and deepen their knowledge, and indulge in a day of reflecting on their children and matters related to raising them. It has been a sold out event for the last three years and we look forward to this year's conference with the keynote address dealing with the phenomena of Alpha Children along with new presentations by Faculty members throughout the day. Click here for more information and to register
- Child and Youth Mental Health Matters. This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals working in the field of mental health with young people and parents and other stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences related to child and youth mental health. There are three themes woven through the conferences: Family Mental Health, Children of Parents with Mental Illness and Young Carers.
May 6 to 8, 2012
The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver
Click here for more information
- REACH WORKSHOP: TOILET TRAINING Toilet Training is not an easy task. Toilet training a child with special needs and/or developmental delays is often even more challenging and may require specialized advice and assistance. This workshop is designed to help parents and caregivers face the challenge of toilet training a child with developmental delay. Come learn about preparing for toilet training, toilet training methods, how to progress with toilet training, and potential challenges that may arise along the way.
Facilitated by: Christine Gleave, OT and Meaghann Pleasance, OT
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Reach Child and Youth Development Society #3 - 3800 72nd Street in Ladner (Near the Boundary Bay Airport)
Register by email here
Or phone: 604-946-6622, ext 359
Or fax: 604-946-6223
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Australian Initiatives to Help Children and Families when Parents Have Mental Illness Thursday May 10th 2012 9 am - 12:30pm Soup & sandwich lunch provided. Seizing the opportunity afforded by the 3rd World Conference on Children of Parents with Mental Illness, Mark Littlefield and Les Stagg, head of the Child and Youth Care Department at UFV are building an event to insure greater numbers of people from Fraser South and East can benefit from those attending the conference. The event will provide opportunity for social workers, mental health clinicians, nurses, students and educators to hear insights from an international perspective then to network as we build our own capacity to support families impacted by mental illness in the Fraser Valley.
This event will be held at UFV Abbotsford Campus. R.S.V.P Mark Littlefield at EMAIL HERE
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LDAFS: Keeping Stress and Anxiety at Bay in Children. With Michele Hucul-Kambolis, MA, RCC
This workshop will teach parents and professionals:
- what factors lead kids to experience more stress and anxiety
- how to spot stress and anxiety in kids and youth
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how to identify the difference between normal stress
and serious anxiety disorders
- the impact of stress and anxiety on learning
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what you can do to help your kids (practical tools for
happier kids)
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resources to help and the most effective treatments
Monday, May 14, 2012 7 to 9pm Doors open at 6:30 pm Panorama Ridge Secondary 13220-64 Avenue, Surrey Cost: $10 Cash only at the door; LDAFS members $5
Please pre-register at 604-591-5156 or iEMAIL HERE Visit our website HERE
- MNRI® Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration Presented by Dawn Burnell-Powers of the Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute® LLC
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Lynn Valley United Church
3201 Mountain Hwy
North Vancouver, BC
May 10-13, 2012
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Please consider this course if you are a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, kinesiologist, remedial teacher, parent or you work with or have a family member who has:
- Motor Development Deficits
- Sport Injuries
- ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism
- Auditory Processing Issues
- Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia
- Speech and Language Development
- Neurological Degenerative Disease
This class has been called "The Missing Link" by many Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists as well as Special Educators and Kinesiologists
Reflexes are the fundamental neurological building blocks for our developmental processes and learning. They are crucial for proper brain functioning, and intellectual processes as we mature. Integration of these movement patterns and reflexes results in physical, emotional, social and cognitive improvements and a more joyful life. Reflex integration methods involve natural, non-invasive movements that can be easily learned by parents and professionals. Integrating immature reflexes allows the body to access normal movement patterns and enables growth and progression to higher developmental levels. Since every individual possesses these natural programs, improvements can be achieved in even the most severe cases. Reflex integration work promotes development and maturation of the nervous system, reduces chronic pain, and can recover function after traumatic brain injury. For More Information Contact Keri Wehlander via email HERE
- Save the Date! Family Focus Conference
The popular and much-anticipated 2012 Family Focus Conference will be held in Langley, B.C. on October 19-21, 2012. Family Focus Society organizes conferences by and for families who support a child or adult with a developmental disability. The society's mission is to "enhance family strengths and resources through direct family involvement that preserves the dignity of all families within their community." Learn more about Family Focus and the upcoming conference HERE
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Cool Communicators Camps 2012: Easter Seals and SET-BC! The BC Easter Seals Camping Program and Special Education Technology - British Columbia (SET- BC) are pleased to announce integrated camps for communication device users again this summer. Camps will be offered at Shawnigan (Vancouver Island), Squamish (West Coast) and Winfield (Okanagan). These overnight camp programs will be held Saturday June 30th through Friday July 6th. *Early registration is strongly recommended. Limited space is available, particularly for those requiring Personal Support Workers.
The program: Cool Communicators' Camps have a unique focus on using augmentative communication and technology skills in a recreational camp atmosphere. Campers will have a chance to connect with old and new friends, learn and practise communication strategies using speech generating devices, and enjoy activities from arts and crafts to outdoor pursuits and games.
The staff: Camp staff will provide a full program of recreational activities, as well as 24-hour care and supervision for the campers. SET-BC will coordinate a Speech Language Pathologist Support Team to target communication strategies and support the campers' communication in all camp events.
Who should attend Cool Communicators? This camp is designed for campers who:
- have augmentative communication needs and use voice output communication aids
- have an interest in using their communication technology to interact with peers
- have significant communication challenges but who do not yet have technology
Registration information for parents
Registration opens April 2nd, 2012 . Please see the BC Easter Seals Camps Website HERE for details and forms.
- Surrey's SUMMER FUN: For youth with disabilities (12-18 yrs) Staff support ratio 1: 2/3
FOR MORE INFO - 604 502 6321. Exciting daily outings and activities may include:
- Surrey's SUMMER DAY CAMP SUPPORT For children with disabilities 6-12yrs
One to One Staff Support is available for children with disabilities to participate in Surrey Parks, Recreation and Culture summer day camps. REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 23!
Register early! Limited space available.
REGISTER BY:
Phone 604-501-5100 or On-line here In Person Visit any Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture facility. For more information or if you require support to register, contact Outreach & Support Services 604-598-5864 | 604-502-6321
- EASTER SEALS FAMILY CAMP. We are now only 10 day away from Family Camp! It will be held again at Camp Squamish from March 16th to 18th. We still have a few spots left so if you or anyone you know is interested in a great family weekend please check out our website and fill out an application HERE. Family Camp is a great way for families to connect with other families, for our campers to connect with each other and for the whole family to see a small piece of what we do in the summers. We will be doing tie-dye, swimming, climbing wall, big swing, giant jenga and many more super fun activities. The weekend will run from around 4:00pm on Friday until about 11:00am on Sunday.
This is the last reminder for Family Camp. It's going to be a blast! If you have any questions at all or any thoughts feel free to EMAIL HERE or call us at 1.800.818.4484.
- VANCOUVER ZOO: ACCESS DAY - June 18th. It's back - our annual fun-filled popular day for people with disabilities and at a discounted rate!!The Zoo is pleased to host and provide a great deal of $5 per person for admission - as always special needs assistants will receive free admission. To ride the train is $2 per person (including special needs assistants).This event is always extremely popular, so please book now to avoid disappointment! Click here to download the registration form. Additional information on this fun day is found by Clicking here. Groups of 5 people or more is preferred, although is not required. If you would still like to speak to someone live, please do not hesitate to contact our Education Department at 604.856.6825 ext 28
- Easter Seals Summer 2012 Camps: The schedule for this summer is NOW available! Registration starts April 1st. Please visit The Website here for all the information.
- The Fraser Valley Autism Society (FVAS) is pleased to offer to families with an ASD child potential subsidy or full payment of camp fees for attendance at a camp (week or day camp) this Summer 2012. If you are interested please contact Karen Davis Email here or phone 604-490-3827 for more information.
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Other - WORKBC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES! As of April 2, 2012, the Employment Program of BC will make it easier for people to find work and provide stability for their families through a wide range of integrated employment services and supports. The new program replaces four provincially funded employment programs and six programs funded under the Canada-BC Labour Market Development Agreement with an integrated approach for British Columbians needing services. The first step in accessing these services is to contact a WorkBC Employment Services Centre near you. All unemployed British Columbians who are eligible to work in B.C. can access services. Each WorkBC Employment Services Centre will ensure that everyone - including immigrants, youth, Aboriginal people, Francophones, persons with disabilities and people living in rural and remote areas - has access to the same supports and services no matter where they live in the province, so they can get back to work quickly. Click here to learn more
- DELTA: Boys and Girls Club of South Coast BC
3rd Floor 11861 88 Avenue, Delta, British Columbia, V4C 3C6.
604 591 9262 - SURREY NEWTON: Back in Motion Rehab Inc.
#240 - 7525 King George Boulevard, Surrey, British Columbia.
604 788 4445 - SURREY/FLEETWOOD/GUILDFORD: Pacific Community Resources Suite 202 - 10334 152A Street Surrey, BC 604-580-9740
- SURREY/CLOVERDALE Sources Community Resources, Suite 101, 5783 - 176A Street Surrey, BC 604-576-3118
- SOUTH SURREY Sources Community Resources 882 Maple Street White Rock, BC 604-531-6226
- SURREY/WHALLEY Options Community Resources 13655 104th Avenue Surrey, BC 604-584-0002
- LANGLEY: Back in Motion Rehab Inc. #101 & 102 - 20316 56th Avenue
Langley, BC 778-726-0288
- The Corporation of Delta's new Leisure Access Assistance Program (LAAP) allows eligible, low-income residents (individuals or families) of Delta to access a variety of Parks, Recreation & Culture drop-in activities. The application process supports the diversity of family structures within Delta and will assess eligibility based upon the family net income as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency. The definition of a family is 1-2 adults (parents or guardians), and their children aged 18 and under (to a maximum of 4 children), living within the same household.
Applicants will be required to provide personal information as it relates to their family, including names, address, birth dates and gender. Applicants will also be required to provide proof of residency within Delta, as well as documentation for the purpose of verifying their eligibility for the program. This documentation may include copies of Income Assistance or Disability Assistance pay stubs, their Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency, or a copy of the Residential Resource Placement contract if the primary applicant is a guardian of a child/children in government care.
Applications will no longer be distributed by local agencies. Program applications may be obtained by visiting a local recreation centre in Delta. In addition, applications will no longer be processed by local agencies. All applications must be returned to the Corporation of Delta's Parks, Recreation and Culture department at the Municipal Hall, and will be reviewed by the Emergency Social Services Manager prior to approval.
All applicants will be advised by mail if they have been approved for participation in the Leisure Access Assistance Program. If an applicant has been approved, they will receive a letter outlining how to obtain their Facility Admission Card. Should an applicant be declined participation in the program, they may contact the Emergency Social Services Manager for further information.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the Leisure Access Assistance Program, please do not hesitate to contact us at 604 946 3298
- 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games to be held in Langley! We are pleased to announce that the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games will be held in the Township of Langley from July 11 to 14, 2013, with the support of the Township and the Langley School District. The Games will feature more than 1,100 Special Olympics athletes from the eight SOBC regions and the Yukon competing in 11 summer sports: 5- and 10-pin bowling, aquatics, athletics, basketball, bocce, golf, rhythmic gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer and softball. Athletes will show their love of sport and their inspiring sportsmanship as they compete for the opportunity to advance to the 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, which will be held in Vancouver. Click here to read more
- Do It For The Kidz! Friday April 20, 2012
RSCL's Annual Taste of India has a new name! Join us at the South Hall Banquet Palace (8273 Ross St. Vancouver) on April 20, 2012 for Comedy by Steve-O, Reza Peyk, and Sunee D. Tickets $40 each ($50 at the door).
Contact 604-279-7040 to purchase your tickets or drop by RSCL Head Office.
- Leaving High School: What's Next? A Transition Fair for Parents of Students with
Developmental Disabilities
Saturday, April 21, 2012 from10:00AM -2:00PM
South Arm Community Hall, 9020 Williams Road (beige building by tennis courts at Garden City & Williams) For further information contact: Kathy Champion, Director of Instruction, Learning Services, phone 604-295-6412 EMAIL HERE
- We are once again hosting PLAN Institute's annual Family Leadership training April 29th - May 4th. This week long retreat is designed for anyone interested in building capacity for themselves or with their existing organization through the development of family leadership, a deep understanding of personal network development and social enterprise. Described as " the best retreat I've attended in 30 years of professional ife" Family Leadership reflects the power of families as a key resource of resilience and innovation. Designed for leaders and advocates alike I hope you or someone you know will be able to joins us. Click here for more information
- To obtain a Surrey recreational pass you now have to go directly to the rec. center and not the ministry office. You need to provide the following items when applying for a pass at the recreational centers; · Notice of tax assessment (sent to you by Revenue Canada) · G.S.T. statement (sent to you by Revenue Canada) · Bank statement or utility bill (cell phone, cable, etc) · Photo ID · Cost is $ 12.75 · If the person has children, they will need to provide their child tax assessment (sent to you by Revenue Canada) This all takes place at your recreational centers. You don't need to go to the Ministry offices any more.
- Langley Parent Support! The FiT Network Society A Social Educational Network created to get Families in Touch. Monthly FiT meets, seasonal family fun events and casual coffee nights provide opportunities for families who have children with special needs to "Get FiT*" - *Families in Touch. Click here for their website and current events
- DCLS and DFAN present: In Transition: Delta Parents of Youth with Developmental Disabilities
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- Do you have a child with a developmental disability in Grade 10 or above?
- Do you wonder what will happen when High School is over?
Come and meet other parents, share ideas and experiences and
Begin to plan for your son's or daughter's future.
We meet Saturday morning, 9.30 - 12.30, most months either in Ladner or North Delta:
North Delta location: Delta Community Living Society, Scott Road Connections, #105-7953 Scott Rd.(behind the Greek Village Restaurant), North Delta, BC, V4C 6P6
Ladner location: Delta Community Living Society, #1 -3800-72nd Street, Delta, BC, V4K 3N2
- To find out more information about these events, please contact Si Stainton, Delta Community Living Society, Family Services Liaison, Email here , 604-952-6490 or visit our website Here
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Parent Network
or 604-946-6622 ext 359.
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