February 15th, 2012
BACI Parent Information & Support E-Newsletter February 15th , 2012
BACI EVENTS:
BACI Self-Advocate Group: This group meets monthly to learn more about self advocacy; safety; rights; healthy relationships; and to how to become leaders in the Community.
WHEN: Monday February 20th, 10:30 AM – Noon
WHERE: Boardroom, BACI Still Creek, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
If you have any questions, please call our Advisors Gerry Juzenas and Gregg Schiller at
604-299-7851 or by e-mail at: GreggSchiller@shaw.ca
BACI General Meeting: Join us on February 21 for BACI’s General Meeting with a Mardi-Gras theme! We’re excited to welcome special guest speaker Norman Kunc, and special guest comedian Jordana Pratt. Enjoy Mardi Gras festivities and dancing after the meeting. Please see THE AGENDA for more information.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 21st , 6:30 – 8:30 PM ( light dinner at 6 PM)
WHERE: BACI Still Creek, 2702 Norland Avenue, BurnabyRSVP: If you need a ride or child minding, please call 604.299.7851 or email reception@gobaci.com
Families Promoting Employment First & familyWorks: How can families play an active role in preparing, planning and pursuing employment for their family member with a disability? How can families use ideas and tools to profile, promote and support their sons and daughters towards employment? Please see THE FLYER for more information.
WHEN: March 3rd, 2012, 9:30am – 4:00pm (Lunch will be provided)
WHERE: BACI Still Creek Centre, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
RSVP: February 24th, 2012 to Valerie Irving (604-540-8374 ext. 521) or email: virving@fsibc.com
BACI Music Appreciation: Next Music on Mondays for families is Monday March 5th, 6 PM, at BACI Family Matters, 7724 Royal Oak. Please see THE FLYER for general information.
BACI Chinese Parent Support Group: Next meeting will be on Saturday March 10th, 2012 6:30 PM, at the BACI Family Gathering Place, 7716 Royal Oak. Please see THE FLYER for general information and contact John Tsang for information on the speaker.
Wide Angle Media Festival (WAM): The inaugural disability media festival featuring commissioned shorts, feature length films and workshops. Mark your calendar for March 22-25 2012 ! BACI is a sponsor of the festival so more news will be coming soon.
New on UNTAPE: The focus topic this month is finances, money management and taxes.
BACI BLAST features new stories on BACI events and programs. Visit THE BLAST for these and more articles about the good things happening around BACI.
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Events of interest for Burnaby/New West:
Ask the Experts about Epilepsy: Get accurate and up-to-date answers about medical issues, as well as information about coping with the day-to-day lifestyle issues and finding and receiving support services. This event is also an excellent opportunity to learn from others’ questions and to give you ideas about questions you should ask your healthcare providers.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 22nd , 7PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Park Inn & Suites, 898 West Broadway, Oak Room
This event is part of the Speaking of Epilepsy Lecture Series organized by the BC Epilepsy Society. Please see THE FLYERfor more details.
Transition Fair for youth with special needs transitioning from high school. Burnaby’s spring Transition Resource Fair has been cancelled this year because of the teacher job action but other school districts are going ahead. If your youth is leaving high school this year you many want to visit a resource fair in another community.
WHEN: Sunday, February 26th, Noon – 5 PM
WHERE: Jewish Community Centre, 950 – West 41st Ave, Vancouver
Please see THE FLYERfor more information on the panels and workshops offered concurrently with the fair.
Parents of Youth with Disabilities Transition Group: This parent group alternates their meetings between the east side and west side of Vancouver
WHEN: Wednesday, March 7th 6:30 – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Westside – Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre, 2110 West 43rd at West Blvd Vancouver
TOPIC: Housing for people with disabilities, solutions and challenges
Please see THE WEBSITEfor more information and future dates and topics.
MEWSIC MOVES: From John Mews at Mewsic Moves Music Therapy – Are you ready for Rock Band, or are you into Glee Choir? TWO young adult (19 – 30 years) with developmental disabilities music groups are starting this March! Please see THE FLYER for more information.
WHEN: Programs start March 7th and are 12 weeks long
WHERE: Mewsic Moves, 931 Brunette Avenue, Suite 204, CoquitlamCOST: $180 – $240
REGISTRATION: Visit the Mewsic Moves site and click on PROGRAMSto register.
South Asian Parent Group and Dance Class for Children: Please join us for a Bollywood style movement/dance class for children with special needs and their siblings.
WHEN: every Wednesday, 3:30 – 5 PM
WHERE: Old Gym, Moberly Elementary School, 1000 East 59th Ave. Vancouver
Please see THE FLYER for more information.
Adapted Family Leisure Program at Burnaby Parks and Recreation: Check out the martial arts, skating and drama sessions coming up this spring. All sessions require registration with Burnaby Parks and Recreation. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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Links of Interest:
Five Myths about the Disability Tax Credit: from Jack Styan at the RDSP Resource Centre.
Winter 2012 Newsletter: Download the latest Vancouver Parent Transition Group news.
PLAN Institute Family Learning: Upcoming PLAN workshops of interest to families.
Soup from the Soul: Soup from the Soul is a pre-vocational program that teaches young adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder basic culinary skills and standard workplace expectations.
Easter Seals Summer 2012 Camps: The schedule for this summer is NOW available! Registration starts April 1st. Please visit THE WEBSITE for all the information.
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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 and www.family.gobaci.com
