April 21, 2011
BACI EVENTS:
Securing the Future: personal and financial planning for families This is your last chance to register, registration closes on Monday April 25th at 5 PM. Our morning session will answer your questions about trusts, choosing executors and guardians and the importance of planning your will. This workshop will better prepare you to update or write your will. In the afternoon we will be looking at Supported Decision Making with an emphasis on Representation Agreements: Learn more about this powerful legal tool that allows people (ages 19 and over) to designate others to represent them in their daily financial affairs and health care needs.
WHEN: Saturday April 30th - Wills and Trusts and Supported Decision Making, 10 AM – 3 PM
WHERE: BACI Still Creek Centre, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
REGISTRATION & COST: $10 per person per session. There will be a light lunch served. Please see the REGISTRATION FORM.
BACI BLAST: The latest blog entries include “Chinese parents whose children have autism find like-minded support” and “Food program catering to interests” about the BACI Community Kitchen. Read what’s new at BACI in the BLAST.
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Events and items of interest for Burnaby/New West:
A Social Life: A NEW drop-in Social group for parents and youth 14 – 24 years of age with an intellectual/developmental disability. Parents or caregivers must attend with the child.
WHEN: March 13 – June 12th
WHERE: New Westminster Youth Centre, 620 – 8th Street, New Westminster
REGISTRATION: FREE Please see THE FLYER for more information.
The Vancouver East chapter of the “Parents of Youth with Disabilites in Transition” group is now in full swing! This is an information, networking and support group for parents of youth with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood (grades 10, 11, 12). Hosted by families who have ‘been there, done that!’ There is also limited space available with a youth leader for childcare.
WHEN: Monday, May 16th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Britannia Community Services Centre, 1661 Napier Street (off Commercial)
TOPIC: To be Announced.
RSVP: Please see THE FLYER for more information or to register for the youth group.
Morning Coffee Break for Parents: If you find evening support groups and workshops difficult to attend this group could be for you. Hosted by the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living, the group meets at a location just off Hwy 1, a five minute drive from Burnaby.
WHEN: Thursday, April 28th, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE: 204 Blue Mountain Street (corner of Blue Mountain and Lougheed Hwy) Coquitlam
Please see THE FLYER for more information.
The Inclusion Film Festival: An evening of video works by the Stage Door Players.
WHEN: April 27, 28, & 29 (7:30pm)
WHERE: Stage Door Theatre, Heritage Hall at 3102 Main Street.
Admission is by donation. For more information call 604.872.1252
Forum on Ageing: the Fraser Region Community Living Council Invites you
Join the discussion…Create a better understanding of the needs of adults with developmental disabilities and their families as they age. We welcome your input!
WHEN: Thursday, April 28th
TWO SESSIONS: 1 – 4 PM or 6:30 – 9:30 PM
WHERE: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
See THE FLYER for more information.
Vancouver Region Annual Leisure Fair: This free event is a great opportunity to explore the displays and demonstrations of recreational resources that welcome children with disabilities. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
WHEN: Thursday, May 5th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Thunderbird Community Centre, 2311 Cassiar St, Vancouver
Story Power Workshop: with David Roche and Marlena Blavin. Storytelling workshops for self-advocates and families. Learn story-telling skills to boost your advocacy efforts. Hosted by the Family Support Institute (FSI).
WHEN: Saturday June 11th, 2011, 9 AM – 3 PM
WHERE: BACI Still Creek, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
COST: FREE!! Lunch and refreshments included. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
*NEW* RDSP News Update: Jack Styan has written an interesting new article,“What if I need money from my RDSP?” in his blog that outlines how money can be withdrawn, the pitfalls and some alternatives to withdrawing money from an RDSP.
*NEW* NIDUS, the personal planning resource centre and registry: NIDUS has prepared a new two-page flyer that will guide you through the basics of a Representation Agreement. See THE FLYER for to find out about NIDUS services with links and answers to frequently asked questions.
*NEW* Inclusive education: There has been an attack on inclusive education and the rights of students with disabilities to be present in typical classrooms in the media recently. The BCACL claims the recent articles are offensively-titled assaults on a vulnerable group that has historically and systematically been stripped of their human rights. Read the whole response from the BC Association for Community Living HERE.
Register for summer camps now! Please find below two of the many camps that are specifically for children and youth with disabilities, however many typical camps are inclusive. You should contact the summer camp of your choice to find out their inclusion policies.
BC Easter Seals Camps Registration is open now! BC Easter Seals Camps provide free overnight summer camping experiences for children and teens with physical and/or mental disabilities throughout British Columbia. Check out the camp dates HERE.
The Zajac Ranch for Children: 300 – 2006 West 10th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 2B3
Phone 604-739-0444 | Fax 604-739-0441 | Email info@zajac.com
You have a chance to win an iPod Touch by completing a survey: Are you a parent or family member of a child or youth with special needs receiving services from the Ministry of Children and Family Development? Was your child or youth 18 years old or younger after October 31, 2009? BCACL wants to know how the transfer of services from CLBC to MCFD has affected families of children and youth with special needs. BCACL would like to hear from you. Find out more about the surveyHERE. The survey will close on May 1, 2011.
Have YOU taken the Family Talks survey yet? Calling all people with disabilities and their families! People with disabilities and their families are actively engaged in discussions to find solutions for today’s challenges. If you are directly affected by disability, please join Family Talks and take the survey. Let your voice be heard and see the survey results this spring! Family Talks is a special project ofPLAN.
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Election Stuff:
Canadian Association for Community Living: CACL has released a Federal Election Platform Analysis of how each party is addressing disability as part of their platform. See ELECTION ANALYSIS.
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities: “What to ask Federal Election Candidates about : Disability and Poverty and The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities
Raffi calls on the Baby Beluga generation: See the video Raffi 4 Canada
Carol Stinson
BACI Family Information and Support
Family Gathering Place
7716 Royal Oak Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5J 4K4
email: family.services@gobaci.com
cell: 604.763.5667 fax: 604.439.0363
web: www.gobaci.com
