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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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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
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WORKSHOPS: Parenting the Anxious Child: Do you feel like your child is showing some signs of fear or worry that affect his or her daily life? If you answer yes to this question, your child may be suffering from anxiety and there are things you can do to help. This 3 session workshop for parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 12 will address the biological, psychological and social aspects of anxiety with proven strategies to help your anxious child.
Facilitator: Yvonne McKenna, Canadian Certified Counsellor
- 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
- DSM-5 Debate: Committee Backs Off Some Changes, Re-Opens Comment. The committee responsible for revising the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - psychiatry's diagnostic "bible" commonly referred to as the DSM - has dropped the inclusion of two controversial new diagnoses that it had previously proposed, and re-opened its website for public comment on other potential revisions. Click here to read more
- Autism Criteria Critics Blasted by DSM-5 Leader. The head of the American Psychiatric Association committee rewriting the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders took on the panel's critics here, accusing them of bad science. Click here to read more
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iPad gives voice to kids with autism. CNN) -- Sharia stood immobile in front of the television, transfixed by its images, unaware of the world around her. Her family called her name over and over again, but she did not respond. It was that moment when they knew something was wrong. Initially, they thought it was a hearing problem. When they found nothing wrong, theydecided to take 2-year-old Sharia to a specialist at an early detection center in 2009. "Within five minutes of looking at Sharia, (the specialist) said that she has autism," said Sharia's father, Fawad Siddiqui. "A very clear case of it." Click here to read more
- Wellington teen with epilepsy, Asperger's on a mission to become surgeon. A dual diagnosis of epilepsy and Asperger's syndrome hasn't stopped 18-year-old John Hanes from dreaming big dreams (orthopedic surgeon) or traveling around the world (Cambodia) to pursue them. The Wellington resident, who graduates from Lake Worth High School's medical magnet program this month, interned at a Cambodian HOPE hospital last summer, where a staff surgeon allowed him to help suture an appendectomy patient. "That would never happen in this country," Hanes said. Click here to read more
- Schoolyard Designed For Children With Autism. "My main goal was to provide different opportunities for children with autism to be able to interact in their environment without being segregated from the rest of the school," King said. "I didn't want that separation to occur." Click here to read more
- Social motivation, reward and the roots of autism. Diminished social interest is one of the earliest and most persistent symptoms of autism. Children with the disorder scan social scenes in an atypical manner and pay greater attention to objects and less attention to people compared with typically developing children1,2. They also rarely respond to others' bids for joint attention - attempts to enlist the attention of a child, by pointing at an object, for example3- and are less interested in sharing enjoyment and in initiating or taking part in collaborative activities than are their typically developing peers4. Click here to read more
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Potty Training Tips for An Autistic Child. Toilet training a child is sometimes difficult to do even in the best situations. But add on top of that challenges such as autism, and parents can be overwhelmed by the task. Obviously, becoming independent with bathroom habits is critical as the child becomes older. With all the skills and resources parents have at their disposal, the most important for toilet training is patience. Click here to read more
- Autism & ability. Success in anything doesn't just happen. For children with autism, learning new skills is often made more difficult because of sensory processing issues. There may be too much noise in the next room for Jill to concentrate on the directions, or Marcos may not be able to look at numbers on a computer screen and relate them to those on a page of homework. It all has to do with contingencies. 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
- 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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ADD/ADHD - Double Whammy: Mothers and Children with ADHD. Moms and kids who share a diagnosis of attention deficit can be, in some ways, a perfect mismatch. But they're also uniquely equipped to understand and celebrate each other. When my son was first diagnosed with ADHD, at age nine, we attended nine months of weekly workshops for parents and kids at the University of California, San Francisco. The kids went to one room, where they learned how to organize their backpacks, and the parents went to another, where we learned how to manage reward charts. It was here, at age 48, that I got my first strong hint that I shared my son's disorder. While all the other parents brought in neatly lined, color-coded, computer-generated charts, and bragged about all the successes they were having, my hand-written graphs were crumpled, and my son's behavior was unchanged or worse. Click here to read more
- 12 Parenting Strategies That Work for ADD Kids. A dozen ways to be a better parent to your ADD child. Most parents are good parents. But if your son or daughter has attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD), "good" may not be enough. To ensure that your child is happy and well-adjusted now and in the future-and to create a tranquil home environment-you've got to be a great parent. Fortunately, it's easier than you might imagine to go from good to great. All it takes is a few small adjustments in your parenting skills and the way you interact with your child. Here's what works, and why: click here to read more
- 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
- Registration for the Down Syndrome Research Foundation Summer School program for students with Down syndrome age 13 and up will open this Friday May 18th. There are only 15 spots available so register early.
Summer School 2012 has been redesigned to include a stronger emphasis on communication, as well as an individualized approach to reading and mathematics. The program will be led by both an experienced instructor and a BC-certified teacher with assistance provided by university summer school interns and volunteers. A speech therapist will hold a language group each Friday afternoon and the program will also feature specialized instructors for art, drama, and a high energy dance program. Small group academics take place in the morning in rotating groups for reading and math.
The program will be held at the DSRF Centre for Specialized Learning at 1409 Sperling Avenue in Burnaby Monday to Friday from 8:45 to 3:00 for two week sessions on the following dates:
July 16th to July 27th
July 30th to August 10th
August 13th to August 24th
You can register for one of the two-week sessions or all three blocks. The cost is $400 for each 2-week session and fees are payable upon registration by credit card or cheque.
A program brochure can be found on our programs website HERE at or by following the links to programs Here
- 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 - Canada's only SOS Children's Village provides a stable home to B.C. kids.
School's out. Two little girls with books tucked ter under their arms chat away happily as they go up the front steps of their house. The five-bedroom house looks little different from others that are built or being built along a quiet street in this Surrey neighbourhood - until you go to the back yard. It's nearly two acres shared with four neighbouring houses. There's a basketball court, playground equipment and a massive lawn backing onto a forest. There's a separate building with a kitchen, living room, music room with drums, guitars and other instruments and a room for art. This is SOS Children's Village. It's unique in Canada and one of only five in North America.Click here to read more
- HERO: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome survivor educates others. Born with a condition that makes life more difficult than usual, Chanel Torres works daily to turn her personal tragedy into triumph for others. She was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. 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.
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Medical - 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 .
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 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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Technology - Welcome, parents, to The Door That's Not Locked website!
The web is a wonderful place, if you understand the dangers. While the Internet is like an open door to a world of great information, communication and entertainment, it can also be a direct passageway to danger. The Canadian Centre is committed to helping parents, teachers, and anyone else who would like to better understand the good, the bad, and the ugly about the web. We're here to help keep kids safe while exploring and enjoying The Door that's not Locked. This website has been created to provide you with a one-stop-shop on all things related to Internet safety. Here, you'll find a variety of resources and tools that will help you keep your child safer while they're exploring and enjoying the online world. From learning what online activities are popular and how your child uses them, to discovering ways to talk to your child about healthy versus unhealthy relationships, this website will give you the important information you need. Click here to learn more
- JIB JAB new APP! BEEP & BOOP is a simple, fun app that turns learning good behavior into a game kids love. You reward positive behaviors with BEEPS and discourage negative behaviors with BOOPS. It's way more convenient-and fun-than a sticker chart! Click here to learn 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
- Making Sense of Anxiety in Children and Youth with Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Hosted by the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. Why is anxiety becoming an epidemic among children of all ages? Dr. Gordon Neufeld sheds fresh light on this problem, paving the way for natural interventions that focus on the root causes as opposed to just managing the symptoms.
May 16 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $40.00
SFU Woodward's Building, Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema Click here for more information and to register
- Around 100 of 600 seats are left for An Evening with Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, the creator of the Arrowsmith program, on Thursday May 24th, from 7-9pm at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. She will be talking about her new book The Woman Who Changed Her Brain And Other Stories of Pioneering Brain Transformation, which was released on May 1st. You can reserve seats by RSVP to: Sandra Heusel Email here or call 604-264-8327.
Dr. Gabor Maté will be introducing Ms. Young that evening. Barbara Arrowsmith Young will also be available to sign books. Those who purchase The Woman Who Changed Her Brain at the event will also receive a complimentary copy of Brain School: Stories of Children With Learning Disabilities and Attention Disorders Who Changed Their Lives by Improving Cognitive Functioning, written by Howard Eaton, director of Eaton Arrowsmith School and Eaton Cognitive Improvement Centre.
- NEGOTIATING AT AN UNEVEN TABLE:
A One-Day Workshop on Fostering Constructive Dialogue in Adversarial Situations
WHEN: Saturday May 26, 9:00-3:30, WHERE: FSI offices - 227 6th Street, New Westminster, B.C.
Families often feel frustrated and powerless when negotiating for services and supports. Faced with resistance or refusal most of us become increasingly coercive and find ourselves attempting to "work on" people rather than work with them.
Drawing on the fields of conflict management, hostage negotiation, and mediation Emma and Norman discuss how "identity" and "social narratives" play a significant role in defining and shaping the conflicts we have with others. They help participants expand their repertoire of responses to opposition and resistance so that they can side-step many of the power struggles which often derail conversations between parents and professionals. Participants learn ways of negotiating contentious issues so that they are better able maintain respectful relationships and foster constructive dialogue without compromising their own views.
Register here online or Phone: (604) 540-8374
- Parenting the Anxious Child: Do you feel like your child is showing some signs of fear or worry that affect his or her daily life? If you answer yes to this question, your child may be suffering from anxiety and there are things you can do to help. This 3 session workshop for parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 12 will address the biological, psychological and social aspects of anxiety with proven strategies to help your anxious child. Facilitator: Yvonne McKenna, Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Wednesdays,
May 30, June 6 and June 13 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Reach Child & Youth Development Society #3-3800 72nd Street Delta, BC
- Cost is $25pp/$40couple (payable at first session) Please call Yvonne at 604.946.6622, ext.347 or email here
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STEP AHEAD: Is Your Child Having Trouble Making and Keeping Friends? Friendships are important in helping children develop emotionally and socially. In interacting with friends, children learn important social skills, such as how to communicate, cooperate, and solve problems.
Some children, however, have difficulty forming friendships.
The solution is simple: Teach your children specific social skills they need to connect with their peers.As a parent, you are the best person to help your child solve friendship problems by expanding their peer network and working together to promote successful get-togethers.
Join us for a FREE info night on "The Art of Friendship and the Science Behind It."
Presenter: Anna Matchneva, M.Ed, BCBA, PEERS-Certified Instructor
- June 8, 2012 6:00-7:30 pm
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207-5589 Byrne Rd. Burnaby, BC
(604) 433-1148
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Email here to reserve the spot: (Subject: Parent Night)
- 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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Seasonal - IS YOUR SUNSCREEN SAFE? Check out the rating list from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) HERE
- KIDSMATTER: Langley and Abbotsford! Summer camps will be running in Abbottsford and Langley for 2012. Children with learning disabilities, sensory processing disorders, Asperger's Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurological disorders, and emotional disabilities often need additional training in social skills. Our summer camps are Social Skills groups for children age 6 to 15. The one week camps provide families the flexibility to benefit from the Socials Skills programs and get away for family time. The summer camps provide the best of both worlds! Click here for more information
- Eureka Outdoor Camp! Eureka Outdoor Camp provides a safe, caring residential camp experience for children with neurological deficits. Our program supports the development of social skills, self awareness and independence. Most of all, we are about having fun and making new friends. Our high staff to camper ratio gives many opportunities to support the development of positive social skills and friendship building and provide a program based on challenge by choice rather than a rigid schedule.
YMCA CAMP ELPHINESTONE:
Camp 1) July 1 - July 6, 2012 for ages 11 - 14 years
Camp 2) July 8 - July 13, 2012 for ages 11 - 14 years
Camp 3) July 15 - July 20, 2012 for ages 8- 10 years
Camp 4) July 22 - July 27, 2012 for ages 8 - 10 years
Camp 5) July 29 - August 3, 2012 for ages 11 - 14 years
Camp 6) August 5 - August 10, 2012 for ages 14 - 18 years
YMCA Camp Elphinstone is located on BC's Sunshine Coast near Gibsons, which is just a 40-minute ferry ride from Vancouver. Surrounded by temperate rainforest and the rocky shoreline of Howe Sound, YMCA Camp Elphinstone's 144 acres offer campers the chance to experience the beauty of our natural environment.
YMCA Camp Elphinstone offers sailing, canoeing, swimming, kayaking, arts and crafts, archery, high and low ropes, and so much more.
Fees: Camps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: $800.00 each (Transport Fee: $75)
YMCA CAMP DEKA:
Camp 7) August 12 - August 24, 2012 for ages 14 - 18 years
Hidden in the Interlakes district of the famous Cariboo Plateau, YMCA Camp Deka's 95 acres provide campers with hundreds of lakes to paddle and trails to explore. Located on the north arm of Deka Lake, YMCA Camp Deka offers warm lake waters and abundant forests with ample room for campers to learn independence and interdependence through community living. Fun-filled days of physical activity in the outdoors promote healthy habits and environmental stewardship to last a lifetime.
Since 1990, campers have enjoyed Deka's vast wilderness of breathtaking vistas, beaver dams, eagle nests, fish runs and deer paths. Activities include swimming, archery, canoeing, kayaking, arts and crafts, and rock climbing.
Fees:
Camp 7: $1600.00 (Transport Fee: $125)
Click here to register
- Art & Music Camps! Come and join our "Expressive Arts Therapy" summer program designed for youth & adults with disabilities with an arts & music therapy approach. Here, participants with an interest in arts & music can find a place where they will feel a strong sense of belonging and build life skills. Participants will be empowered to develop skills in the following areas: problem solving, decision making, leadership skills, social skills, self expression & leisure building. Siblings are welcome to participate and sign up as well. Aides are encouraged to come with participants if required. Instructor: Music Therapist Joney Poon & Art Therapist Andrea Hrysko (Art4Life)
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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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- ACCESS 2 ENTERTAINMENT: Launched in December, 2004, the Access 2 Entertainment program seeks to help businesses provide quality customer service to customers with disabilities. Through the program, people with disabilities who require a support person carry a personal Access 2 Entertainment card with them. The card indicates to the ticket seller that the individual does indeed require the support of an attendant. The card provides free admission (or a substantial discount) for the support person at all participating entertainment venues. The person with the disability pays the regular admission fee. Click here to learn more
- Richmond Parent Group: Please join us on May 16th from 7 - 8:30 pm at Richmond Caring Place 7000 Minoru Blvd, 3rd floor
TOPIC:
"Summer fun - Opportunities for children with Special Needs"
Hosted by:Richmond Supported Child Development Consultants
To RSVP or add your name to the email list, please contact Margaret Chernaske at
Richmond Society for Community Living, 604 279-7049 or email here
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide child care for this session
- 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
- 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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