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August 5th, 2011

BACI UPDATES & EVENTS August 5th, 2011:

Strike Update:  The B.C. Labour Relations Board (LRB) extended the original July 22 deadline for finalizing essential services levels to August 5.  Essential services levels have been set at ninety-seven per cent of the 220 agencies that make up B.C.’s community social services sector.  See the details at the Family Support Blog.

 

BACI Family Programs continuing over the summer:

Building Connections:  BACI’s Family Resource Drop-In.
WHEN: Third Saturday of every month,  from 10:00 AM to Noon (Please see THE FLYER for the exact dates)
WHERE:  7622 12th Avenue in Burnaby (childcare portable at 12th Ave Elementary)

Music on Mondays: Is continuing through the summer, next date is Monday August 8th.  Please see  THE FLYER  for more information.

 

UNTAPE:  New posts include summer activity ideas and how to keep your kids safe on the internet – because you just know they will spend many hours on-line gaming and visiting social media sites over the weeks of summer holiday.

BACI BLAST includes new stories about summer fun and activities.  Visit THE BLAST for these and more articles about the good things happening around BACI.

 

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 Events and Items of Interest for Burnaby New West:

NEW Children’s Arts Tax Credit: Are you keeping all of your receipts for your child’s activities?  The recent federal budget introduced a new children’s arts tax credit which is available this tax year. There are some differences in the credit for children who are also eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC).
1.  The credit is available up to under age 18 for children who are eligible for the DTC but only under age 16 for typical children.
2.  If at least $100 in eligible expenses has been paid for an eligible child an additional 15% of $500 can also be claimed.
Note the programs which are “eligible” are very generous including arts, cultural, environmental and those which help children develop and use intellectual and social skills.  Please visit the CRA site on the Arts Tax Credit to learn more about eligible programs and which receipts you should be keeping.

 

Down Syndrome Research Foundation presents Music in Motion Workshop: A workshop led by professional musicians who lead participants through a gallery of musical instruments. This program consists of reciprocal conversation about music, show and tell, and a sing-along.
WHEN: Five sessions from August 15th – August 19th, 10:00AM – Noon
WHERE: Down Syndrome Research Foundation (Burnaby Location), 1409 Sperling Avenue
Cost: $220
Register: Please call Hina Mahmood at 604-444-3773 or Click here to email

 

Car Wash Fundraiser for Tri-Cities Teen Program:  Need your car washed this weekend?  The Simon Fraser Society teen program is hosting a car wash.
WHEN:  Sunday August 7th, 11 AM – 3 PM
WHERE:  French Quarter Pub, 925 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam(corner of Brunette and Lougheed)
Please see THE FLYER for more information.

 

ARTSHOW for BC People with Development Disabilities sponsored by posAbilities!:  
WHEN:  October 27th, 5 PM – 9 PM
WHERE:  Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street  between East 15th and East 16th Ave, Vancouver
For more information please visit the website

 

Survey for adults who have a sibling with a developmental or intellectual disability:  An Ontario researcher is looking for participants for her research.  Please visit THE SURVEY for more information or to participate. 

 

Back to school IEP fun:  One of my favourite inclusion speakers Kathy Snow has some great thoughts about IEP’s and other back to school fun activities.  Please see the latest NEWSLETTER and the WEBSITE

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Ripple Effect 7:  BCACL is hosting The Ripple Effect 7, a retreat for families supporting a child with special needs, coming October 14 – 16 2011. This fall’s retreat will be held at the Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort in the West Kootenays.  The Ripple Effect is a chance for families to join facilitators from the BC Association for Community Living and other families from across B.C. for a FREE thought-provoking and educational retreat, exploring the power of advocacy and community development. For full details and to register, have a look at THE POSTER, or visit the website at www.bcacl.org/ripple-effect.

ANCA Autistic People Awards & Convention:  ANCA is unique in that it understands the autistic mind from the “inside out”. All support staff are autistic and understand autism through both self-examination and extensive work with clients.
WHEN: Friday September 23rd – Sunday September 25th
WHERE:  Kay Meek Centre & North Vancouver Holiday Inn
PROGRAM & REGISTRATION:  Please visit the ANCA WEBSITE

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FALL Recreation ideas:

City of Burnaby, Parks and Recreation FALL leisure guide is now available:  The first day for registration for the fall is August 10th.  See in particular the Adapted and Accessible Programs on pages 8 & 9 of the Guide: visit the  LEISURE GUIDE.

Access 2 Entertainment: PROGRAM INFORMATION  , APPLICATION FORM
Did you know that your Access to Entertainment card is accepted at most theatres in British Columbia as well as:
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre – Vancouver
www.spacecentre.ca
National Geographic IMAX Theatre – Victoria
www.imaxvictoria.com
Pacific Cinémathèque
www.cinematheque.bc.ca
Science World
www.scienceworld.ca
Vancouver Aquarium
www.vanaqua.ca

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BACI Family Information and Support contacts:
Sarah Baumbush:  778.319.8252
Carol Stinson: 604.763.5667
John Tsang:  604.928.8289

BACI Family Information and Support
Family Gathering Place
7716 Royal Oak Avenue
Burnaby, BC  V5J 4K4
fax:  604.439.0363    web:  www.gobaci.com