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July 8th, 2011

BACI UPDATES & EVENTS July 8th, 2011:

Reminder: If you want a quick visual on upcoming events that have been mentioned here, please visit the Calendar at the Family Support Blog. I also post all updates and reminders at the Blog site. If you Bookmark the Blog site you will not have to open your email to find reminders.

Strike Update: There is nothing new to report. Essential service levels should be finalized by July 22. See more 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: Will be continuing through the summer on Monday August 8th. Please see THE FLYER for more information.

 

BACI BLAST includes new stories about the community kitchen program and Operation Trackshoes. 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:

Other Side Through You: Cat Main’s sister has cerebral palsy and “talks” with an alphabet board. With the help of a facilitator who holds her arms Cat’s sister points to letters on the board to spell out what she wants to say. The problem…not everyone believes her sister is the one communicating.
WHEN: July 21 – July 31 (Please visit THE WEBSITE for the show schedule as times vary)
WHERE: Vancouver East Cultural Centre, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver 

Summer Hang Out in Vancouver: is an exciting week-long program for high-functioning teens with developmental disabilities to meet new friends and have fun.
WHEN: Weekly, August 8th – 26th, 9 AM – NOON
WHERE: Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 E 22nd Ave. Vancouver.
Please see THE VANCOUVER PARKS WEBSITEfor more information on this and other accessible summer programs for youth.

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.

iPads could be coming to a school near you: A report to school trustees says eight school districts including Kamloops-Thompson, Abbotsford, Delta, Richmond, Surrey, Victoria, Vancouver and West Vancouver have spent the last year and a half developing a partnership with Apple to supply iPads to students. Please READ THE ARTICLE for all the details.

City of Burnaby Adapted Summer Programs: Please visit the BURNABY LEISURE GUIDE, pages 8 & 9 for a listing of all the programs.

RDSP Three year Survey: What do you think? PLAN and the RDSP Resource Centre would like to hear your experience and thoughts about the Disability Tax Credit eligibility and the RDSP.
If you haven’t already - let them know what you think by taking a few minutes to fill out the RDSP 3 Year Review Survey here!

BC Self Advocay Foundation: Take some time to visit the New Website and Blog from the BCSAF. Read the first Blog Posts on respect, travelling with a disability and bullying.

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 Just for New Westminster families:

SFSCL Children’s Summer Drop-In: Do you have children up to the age of 12 who have extra support needs? This is an opportunity for families to network while the kids play games, do crafts, and meet new friends in the park! Parents/caregivers are required to remain at all times. Please read the post for more 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