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 REACH Parent Network Information Exchange.

January 8, 2015  

 

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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 ADD/ADHD

 Down Syndrome  

Education  

FASD

Medical and Mental Health 

Sensory   

Transitions

Ministry Information

Workshops and Training

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Reach
Reach News
  • REACH 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 Robyn at 604-946-6622 ext.328 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.

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  • Langley Parent Support! Families In Touch! 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*" Click here for their website 

 

 

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Autism

Autism 
  • The Letter I Would Have Written for My Parents When I Was Still Nonverbal. 
    At 2 and a half, I'm going to say my first words, and at 4 you're going to find out from a doctor that I have something called autism. In 1992, it will be something you would have only heard from some of the leading experts in the field and from the 1988 movie "Rain Man." The road now is going to be difficult, but we're going to get through it together.  Click here to read more
  • Amazing! "Arthur" Explains Asperger'. As the mother of a child with high-functioning autism, I have often wondered why, with all of the growing attention surrounding ASD, is there not a television show featuring characters that represent amazing kiddos like mine? Well, PBS made a huge stride with this episode by introducing Carl, a character who is misunderstood by his classmates. In the following clip, George, a recurring character, has questions about his friend and comes to the understanding that his friend has Asperger Syndrome.Click here to read more 
  • What my family wants you to know about autism.  Tracey and Drew Ruscil love talking about their kids. Angelina is six and her twin brothers AJ and Garrett are four. When we met them in early October, snacks and coloring books set the stage for the main event: a meeting with Sesame Street's lovable blue monster Grover.Click here to see the videos! 
  • My Friend With Autism. This Powerpoint resource is aimed at the general body of pupils in a school where there may be a pupil/s with autism. It aims to inform pupils about autism and to dispel any myths they may have about befriending a pupil with autism. Although every pupil with autism is uniquely different, this presentation contains many generalisations about autism. This was unavoidable in order to give pupils a flavour of how pupils with autism may behave or think. Click here to learn more 
  • Asperger's Versus Autism - Do You Know The Difference? This Video Clears Up Any Confusion! Just what is the difference between Aspergers Syndrome and autism? Does Aspergers lie on the spectrum, or is it a separate condition? And what are the signs?
  • Caroline Hearst's autism was only diagnosed at the age of 55.  "After battling with social awkwardness and depression for most of her life, CAROLINE HEARST was finally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at 55. Now her mission is to raise awareness of ASD, which is often under-diagnosed in women and girls"Click here to read more 
     
  • Fixing Autism Research. We need to come to grips with what autism really is. Autism researchers have published thousands of papers in recent years. With those numbers, you'd think we'd all be rejoicing over great progress. Yet many people-especially autistic adults-are frustrated by how little benefit has actually materialized. Why? Click here to find out why!
      
  • This PSA Has Such A Strong Message: We Need Awareness, Yes - But We Also Need Acceptance! The following PSA for autism seeks to promote autism acceptance, not just awareness. The movement behind this PSA envisions a world where those on the spectrum and their families are accepted by their peers and treated equally. They are seeking to spread the message that "Our children have autism, but autism doesn't have them." Click here to see the video 
  • Ten Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Autism and Romantic Relationships.  1) Autistic people are often late bloomers when it comes to relationships. 4) A lack of social skills does not mean a lack of interest in socialising.8) We're often hopeless at flirting, but excellent at being loyal and affectionate. Click here to read more 
  • This Little Sweetie Has Severe Autism, And Music Is A Big Help - Especially "Frozen" Duets With Daddy!Portland is an adorable 3-year-old on the spectrum. He was diagnosed with severe autism when he was 2, but he has come a long way with the help of music and sing-a-long books. His favorite right now? "Frozen," of course!  Listen as Portland and his father sing "Love Is An Open Door." Take a look!Click here to see the video
     
  • Study Offers Clues To Soaring Autism Rates. "Putting it simply, we can say that a person with an autism diagnosis has a slightly different symptom profile after the middle of the 1990s than previously, which is reflected in the statistics," said Stefan Nygaard Hansen of Aarhus University in Denmark who led the effort. Click here to read more 
     
  • Tech Firm Sees Benefit From Employees On The Spectrum.Diagnosed with autism at age 3, Cintas wields astonishing brain power when it comes to numbers and finding patterns, but, like many with his disability, his talents often have been overlooked in the workplace. Despite having a college degree in environmental studies, he spent the past 14 years pushing carts as a grocery store clerk before finding his niche at SAP, where he makes good money testing medical software for bugs.  Cintas' life changed in March when he was hired at SAP's Palo Alto office, along with six other employees, as part of the German software company's groundbreaking Autism at Work program. Developed with Danish company Specialisterne, a pilot project proved successful in India, so SAP brought it to the U.S., first to Silicon Valley and later to Pennsylvania, Germany, Canada, and next year, Brazil. So far, 42 employees with autism have been hired at eight SAP locations around the world.Click here to learn more 

     

  • Wow, This Short Film Made Me Look At Asperger's In A Totally New Way. Jonathan Carlander, a 24-year-old film school graduate with Asperger's Syndrome, wanted to use his thesis project to capture what it feels like for someone on the spectrum to navigate the world of romance.The result is this poignant and heartwarming short film about a college student on his first date with a neurotypical girl.

  • Free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Group for Anxiety in Children with Autism/Asperger's Disorder. We are accepting referrals for the Facing Your Fears cognitive-behavioural therapy group for treatment of anxiety in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder or Asperger's disorder.

    What is the group about?

    • 14 weekly group sessions (large-group activities and child-only/parent-only groups)
    • Children learn how to face fears in a supportive and fun group environment (one of our most popular activities is making movies on facing fears!)
    • Parents learn strategies for helping children manage their anxiety

    Who can participate?

    • 8- to 12-year-old children with anxiety and high-functioning ASD, along with at least one parent or caregiver
    • Children must be able to participate in a group setting for at least 90 minutes

    When is the group?

    • Tuesdays or Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 from March-June 2015

    Where is the group?

    • BC Children's Hospital, Mental Health Building

    What are the next steps?

    • Phone Julia Eng at 604-875-2345 X2719 and request an Outpatient Groups Referral Form
    • Ask your child's mental health clinician, physician, or other professional to fax the completed referral form to 604-875-2099

    For additional questions, please contact Dr. Melanie McConnell at 604-875-2345 ext. 5576.

     

     

     

     
   

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ADD/ADHD

 

  • ADHD Kids Rock. "My life sometimes has been ridiculously hard because I have ADHD - mostly because people don't understand me. They think I'm bad, what they don't see is how much I struggle and how hard I'm trying to be good and to fit in. In turn this has taught me compassion for others who are different. They think I'm stupid, but if they really got to know me they would know how incredibly intelligent and caring I am. They think I'm going to be a failure and I'm going to prove them wrong."This is the website to find the encouragement and understanding the world doesn't have for us ADHDers and ADDers. The goal of ADHD Kids Rocks! is to provide a safe space to share stories, as well as educate those who live and work with ADHD kids about the condition.
    • This is by a local young man - About Jeff Rasmussen

      Welcome to ADHD Kids Rock, a home for all things supporting kids with ADHD.  I say "Everyone is normal. Being abnormal is an illusion". I'm Jeff Rasmussen, the author and publisher of the site.Click here to see his site! 

  • Anxiety in Children. When children feel anxious much of the time, or when their anxiety is disproportionate to the situation, there may be a bigger problem. Here's how to help children with anxiety. Anxiety is Normal Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life for children and adults. Moderate anxiety helps children push themselves to succeed at home and in school. It is normal to feel anxious when taking a test or performing in the school play. We expect children to be nervous at the doctor's office or when faced with a new situation. But when children are anxious all the time, or when their anxiety is disproportionate to the situation, there may be a bigger problem. Click here to read more
     
  • Could Your Child Have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)? ODD is a childhood condition marked by defiant, hostile, negative, and uncooperative behavior toward adults and authority figures. Seek help promptly from a qualified health professional if your child's behavior fits the description here. Click here to read more

     
  • Screener: Could Your Child Have Executive Functioning Issues? Working memory, a critical executive functioning skill, is how your child stores the information needed to complete tasks. Many children with ADHD and learning disabilities have working memory deficits. Take this screener to find out whether your child might be at risk. Click here to read more 

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 DOWNS  Down Syndrome  

          

  • See and Learn Speech is an evidence-based program that is designed to help children with Down syndrome develop clearer speech. See and Learn Speech is designed to teach young children to hear and produce speech sounds (phonemes), to hear the differences between sounds (discrimination), to develop their speech sound system (phonology), and to produce clear speech. It can also help children to identify sounds in words (phonological awareness) which is important for reading. Click here to learn more

  • 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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Education

Education 
  • Teacher spends two days as a student and is shocked at what she learns.I have made a terrible mistake. I waited 14 years to do something that I should have done my first year of teaching: shadow a student for a day. It was so eye-opening that I wish I could go back to every class of students I ever had right now and change a minimum of ten things - the layout, the lesson plan, the checks for understanding. Most of it!  Click here to read more! 
  • A therapist goes to middle school and tries to sit still and focus. She can't. Neither can the kids.  Except for brief periods of getting up and switching classrooms, I've been sitting for the past 90 excruciating minutes. I look down at my leg and notice it is bouncing. Great, I think to myself, now I'm fidgeting! I'm doing anything I can to pay attention - even contorting my body into awkward positions to keep from daydreaming. It is useless, I checked out about forty-five minutes ago. I'm no longer registering anything the teacher is saying. I look around the room to see how the children a few decades younger than me are doing. Click here to read more
     

 

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FASD

FASD

  • Moment to Moment: Teens Growing Up With FASDs explores the lives of four adolescents with FASDs and the effect that prenatal alcohol exposure has had and continues to have on their journeys to finding independence, fulfillment, and understanding the world around them. The film takes an intimate and eye-opening journey into the lives of those affected by FASDs, their families and friends, and captures the challenges that families must overcome as children with FASDs reach maturity and attempt to strike out on their own as young adults.  Click here to learn 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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Sensory
Sensory
  • Should I Expose My Oversensitive Child to the Things That Upset Her? My child has sensory processing issues. Is it better to expose her to the things that upset her or try to avoid them? Click here to read more
     
  • Blue Valley students build chairs that snuggle children with autism into calm. For years, the Overland Park father had searched for a way to help his son find relief from the stress and anxiety often experienced by children with autism. Like many of those children, Joshua could be soothed through deep touch pressure - the kind of feeling one might get by being tightly hugged or squeezed. Click here to read more
       
  • Click here for Marc Landry's December Newsletter all about SELF REGULATION
  • Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) - What Is It? Aversion to the hairdresser, picky eating habits, constant fidgeting and bumping into things can all be normal toddler and child behaviours. They can also all be indicators of difficulties with sensory processing, or a condition known as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). As well as being a condition in its own right, SPD can be commonly found alongside other disorders such as autism. Click here to read more 

     

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MedicalMedical and Mental Health

          

  • 6 Types of Anxiety - And How to Treat Each One Feeling anxious? Scared? Exceedingly nervous? Anxiety comes in different forms - check out this list to understand the many ways anxiety can affect us. Identifying Anxiety It's normal to feel anxious once in a while. Anxiety and fear aren't in themselves bad things - they're appropriate responses to certain situations. But if your anxiety feels like it's taking over your life, you may be suffering from a type of anxiety disorder. Read about the different types of anxiety disorders here - if any of them seem familiar, consider talking to your doctor about treatments for anxiety. Click here to read more
  • 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 their current newsletter   
 

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Technology

Transitions  

 

 

  • The Vancouver Parents Transition Group (VPT)bis an education and support group for parents of youth with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. The group meets once per month and features guest speakers who provide information and support to families. Click here to learn more!
    • Our 2015 flyer is ready with dates and topics of our upcoming meetings. If you would like a copy, please email here For 2015, we have a new Eastside location, as we have outgrown the space at Britannia Community Centre. Developmental Disabilities Assn has kindly offered to let us use the facility at their Kaslo hub for our March and May meetings. Next meeting is on Saturday January 31st, 2015 at the Vancouver Resource Society (VRS), which will remain our Westside location. See you all then!
      Yuko and Liz
       

 

 

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WorkshopsWorkshops and Training 

  • Kelty Centre's Pinwheel Series: The pinwheel series are a group of free, all inclusive monthly education events open to anyone in BC. The aim is to provide learning opportunities for the public on key mental health and healthy living topics, and host a forum where people can engage in dialogue with experts and persons with lived experience.

    All Pinwheel events take place on Thursdays from  12-1pm (PST). You can join us:

    • In person: Room P3-306, Mental Health Building #85, BC Children's Hospital, 4555 Heather St., Vancouver, BC
    • Telephone: Dial 1-877-291-3022 and enter the access code 4611577#
    • Telehealth: Contact your local Telehealth coordinator to book a videoconference room and get them to forward your location name, room number and the ISDN/IP Address/Alias of your site to here . For questions, please contact Aazadeh Madani, Project Coordinator here
    • Jan 22 2015 - 12:00 pm  Bipolar Disorder
    • Feb 19 2015 - 12:00pm  Binge Eating Disorder 
    • Mar 26 2015 - 12:00pm Self Harm & Healthy Coping Tools 
      Apr 16 2015 - 12:00pm Dialectical Behaviour Therapy 

     
  • CHILDREN the heart of the Matter Conference
    Bell Performing Arts Centre
    6250 144 Street Surrey, BC
    January 16th & 17th & 18th 2015
    Friday Night Keynote by Dr.  Laura Markham! Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting plus so much more! Click here for more information 
  • Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About the Role of Occupational Therapy in Autism Treatment Saturday, January 31st, 2015.  During this workshop, three experienced occupational therapists will talk about their profession, its scope of practice and the importance of having an occupational therapist on the child's interdisciplinary team, from the time of diagnosis through to adulthood. They will explain how occupational therapy can addressing many of the practical challenges of raising a child with ASD from learning to tie shoe laces, handwriting to pre-employment skills! Click here for more information
     
  • Autism Awareness Centre Presents the February 2015 Conference! Friday,
    • February 27 Joyce Cooper-Kahn
      Late, Lost and Unprepared:  How to Help Youth Build Better Executive Functioning
      Executive functioning is an umbrella term for the mental processes that serve a supervisory role in thinking and behavior.  Individuals with autism spectrum disorders, attention disorders and learning disabilities all have weak executive skills.   For example, they may be disorganized and have trouble with planning, have weak ability to monitor their own behavior and performance, and struggle with situations where they must shift flexibly from one thought or behavior to another.  We can help these young people by creating plans that include both short-term supports for daily success and long term strategies that facilitate the development of executive skills and build greater independence over time. 
    • Saturday, February 28 Elizabeth Sautter
      Make Social Learning Stick: Practical Tools to Build Social Regulation
      Social Regulation (Kuypers and Sautter, 2011) is the ability to adjust one's level of alertness and modify how emotions and behaviors are revealed in order to meet social goals.  Our world is filled with complicated social situations that can be sticky to navigate-both emotionally and socially.  It's important to realize that within these situations, regulating emotions/behaviors and managing social communication go hand in hand. Understanding this connection helps to broaden the lens, look at the whole child, and focus on working as a team to paste together the practical applications that work for each child.
    • Click here for more information and to register!
       
  • 6th International Conference on FASD Research: Results and Relevance 2015
    Integrating Research, Policy, and Promising Practice Around the World
    March 4-7, 2015 | The Westin Bayshore | Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • 2015 General & Special Education Conference March 4, 5, & 6, 2015
    Seattle, WA Location: Grand Hyatt Conference & Hotel-

    Proven Interventions to Increase Student Achievement Pre-K through 12th Grade

    A Professional Continuing Education Event. Click here for more information



     

     

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  •    YOGA FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD� BASIC ONE PROGRAM
    • Abbotsford, B.C.March 14 - 20, 2015
      Taught by Sherry LeBlanc Hons. BSC. E-RYT 500, RCYT Certified Program Teacher for YSC(R).  Yoga for the Special Child� (YSC) is a therapeutic program of Yoga techniques designed by Sonia Sumar to enhance the natural development of children with special needs. The Basic One Program is a comprehensive training course in the theory & practice of yoga therapy for babies and children with learning and/or developmental disabilities from 0 - 12 years old.  It offers a unique learning environment for children and their parents, special education teachers, yoga teachers, massage therapists and adaptive physical education teachers.  YSC� Programs are also appropriate for the continuing education of health-care specialists in a variety of fields including Physiotherapy, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Paediatric and Rehabilitation Nursing.The Basic Program is a 7 day course that begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14 and ends at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20.  The daily schedule includes classes from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one hour lunch break.Contact: Sherry LeBlanc to register and for more information. email here 416-532-5988, website here

    • Camp Zajac Summer Camp dates
      • Week 4: Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th
        Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Muscular Dystrophy
        COST: $687.50
        ACTUAL COST: $275 / Day - 5 Days - $1375 Total -
        50% Subsidized via Zajac Camper Allowance
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder Camp #1 Week 5:
        Sunday, July 26th - Thursday, July 30th
        ACTUAL COST: $275 / Day - 5 Days - $1375 Total
        50% Subsidized via Zajac Camper Allowance if paying
        by cheque or credit card - Amount Payable $687.50
        Full rate applies if using Autism Funding Unit
        Funding. Please refer to AFU guidelines here.  
      • Week 7:Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 14th
        Autism Spectrum Disorder Camp #2
        ACTUAL COST: $275 / Day - 5 Days - $1375 Total
        50% Subsidized via Zajac Camper Allowance if paying
        by cheque or credit card - Amount Payable $687.50
        Full rate applies if using Autism Funding Unit
        Funding. Please refer to AFU guidelines here.
      • If you have any questions or to register
        please contact 604.739.0444 or email here
         
         

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Other                

  • Quote of the Day: "When you lapse into thinking of all the things your child with autism can't do, remember to add the word - yet" Ellen Notbohm
  • Friend2Friend: Free Parent Training Evening Wednesday January 28th at 7:30pm
    Friend 2 Friend Play Centre 2941  Kingsway, Vancouver Click here to read more 
  • TED TALKS 2014 Summary!!What were the most powerful ideas of 2014? Watch this video recap of the Year in Ideas - and click through to an interactive playlist of great talks from the past year. Click here to see!
     
  • 2015 Inclusion BC Conference.
    May 27 - 30, 2015 For almost 60 years, Inclusion BC has been at the forefront of change. Since our first conference in 1977, we have been connecting conference attendees to the latest information and resources, advancing the rights and opportunities of people with developmental disabilities in B.C. You're invited to attend Inclusion BC's 60th anniversary conference, which promises to be the biggest and best yet. Stay tuned for more information about our 2015 conference.
    Registration opens January 5!
    • We are currently accepting proposals for workshops with the themes/topics including but not limited to:
      • Self Advocacy - wellness, sexuality, employment, self employment, art and initiatives
      • Youth - youth 9-14 and 14 and up, around art, transitions, youth justice and children's rights
      • Employment and Transitions - best practices, customized employment, social enterprise, job seeking
      • Families and Children - inclusive education and child care, family support, transitions, family leadership
      • Values and Ethics - medical ethics, assisted suicide and euthanasia, genetic testing, and human rights
      • Organizational Development - senior staff development, leadership and succession, resource development and board development
      • Inclusion and Advocacy - network-building, friendships and relationships, advocacy, movement building, working with media, social justice movements, housing innovations, and addressing poverty
      • First Nations and Aboriginal communities - common legacies of institutionalization and community concerns and emerging issues and opportunities for collaboration.
      We encourage the submission of workshop proposals that address diverse communities, multicultural communities and First Nations and Aboriginal communities.
      We strongly encourage innovative, leading-edge proposals and topics Click here for more information
       
  • SOCIAL SKILLS through DRAMA! Want to learn about acting? The study of drama has many crossover benefits in developing social skills. Taught by theatre professionals, this inclusive class will be both fun and challenging as students develop self-expression through voice, movement, improvisa-tion, acting games, and script work. All abilities welcome. Improved social skills, while not the focus, is expected to be a happy crossover effect. Teenagers who have social difficulties with or without an accompanying diagnosis. Some examples:
    Teenagers with:
     High functioning Autism (e.g. aspergers or PDD-NOS)
     ADHD
     Learning Disabilities
     Social Anxieties like extreme shyness or fear of talking in front of others.
    This is who the class is targeted for, but it is not meant to exclude others. Teens who simply have an interest in taking a drama class will benefit fully from the class, and are welcome and encouraged to register.
     Location:
    Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88th Ave., Surrey
    Session Start Date:January 21, 2015 (7 classes)
    Time:6:30-8:30 PM
    Cost:$175 for 7-class session
    To register:Call the Surrey Arts Centre at 604.501.5566
    Registration Code:4382163
    If your youth requires 1 to 1 support, then a caregiver must attend and caregiver participation in the class will be encouraged.
  • The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a long-term savings plan to help Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future. If you have an RDSP, you may also be eligible for grants and bonds to help with your long-term savings.

    You should consider opening an RDSP if you have a long-term disability and are:

    • eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (disability amount);
    • under the age of 60 (if you are 59, you must apply before the end of the calendar year in which you turned 59);
    • a Canadian resident with a Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
    • looking for a long-term savings plan.

    You may contribute any amount to your RDSP each year, up to the lifetime contribution limit of $200,000. With written permission from the RDSP holder, anyone may contribute to the RDSP. Please click here for more information 

    • PLAN (Planned lifetime advocacy network)  offers a variety of workshops regarding RDSP's, wills and estates and setting up personal networks. Please click here for dates! 

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or 604-946-6622 ext 359.  

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