Greetings!
Many of us are looking forward to those lazy, hazy days of summer... The days of sun, water, games and
cookouts but we may need some ideas for our children with a DCC to get them and us into
the summer mood!For some of us summer
provides an opportunity to relax and refresh while others may wish to take
advantage of the myriad of sport and learning opportunities available, like swimming lessons,
tee-ball and summer camp. Regardless of your summer plans, it is helpful to
plan ahead and research options for much needed R&R or organized summer
fun. Despite the economy, many communities
have recreation programs that offer a variety of outdoor activities and
education enhancement programs. Summer
camps are an option for parents who want to provide their children with a new
experience and a way to instill a sense of independence. In fact, parents of children with
developmental disabilities may have a number of choices to investigate near their
homes or even a bit farther away. There
are many quality summer camps for special needs children. Most camps ensure fun and recreation but also
include therapy, education enhancement, daily living skills and
socialization. Some camps even have
twenty-four hour nursing support for children with severe disabilities. When researching recreation or summer camp
programs, parents should look for the American Camp Accreditation seal and
request safety records from previous years. For parents and caregivers looking for some much needed
R&R, respite camps are available in some communities. For some families respite care can be subsidized or free, depending on
the state in which the family resides. To learn more about respite opportunities and affordable options, based
on state supplementation, visit National Respite Locator Respite therapy camps designed specifically
for disabled children can be found at Therapy Camps. Consider a respite - even a two-day break can
provide much needed rest and relaxation this summer.
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Regardless of your political view of healthcare reform, the
newly enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act offers benefits for
children with disabilities.
- Beginning
this year the new law prohibits health insurers from including pre-existing
condition clauses for children.
- On
January 2, 2011, the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS)
Act creates a national, voluntary insurance program to help individuals receive
long-term care coverage for expenses not covered by public or private
insurance.
This act may help individuals
with disabilities to maintain independence or get assistance that would otherwise
be unavailable or require an out-of-pocket expense.
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This Summer don't miss the
DCC Conference July 30 - August 1st, 2010
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Early bird registration has been extended and ends June 14 !
Don't miss this opportunity to save money on your conference registration fees.
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Barbara Fonseca, Donna Doherty and Cheri Robertson
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Conference 2010
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The DCC Conference
will be in Santa Clara, CA July 30-August 1, 2010
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With amusement parks, wine country, beaches and San Francisco all a short walk or drive, this is the perfect family vacation!
Email Cheri Robertson, Conference Director at conference@nodcc.org
for more details
Registration is open!
Sign up now via the Conference Tab on our web site to attend this amazing weekend.
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Fundraising Corner
Getting in shape for swimsuit season!
| Do you love to exercise and stay in shape? Consider running a 5K, half-marathon or triathlon to benefit the NODCC.
We can help you partner your fitness goals with our fundraising goals benefiting the NODCC.
Contact us for resources and more information.
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NODCC Mission
The NODCC exists to enhance the lives of those affected by a Disorder of the Corpus Callosum through education, advocacy, networking, and research.
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