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July 15, 2011

BACI UPDATES & EVENTS July 14th, 2011:

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.

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.

 

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 past Email newsletters at the Blog site under the top drop-down menu “E-Newsletters” . If you Bookmark the Blog site you will not have to open your email to find your reminders.
BACI BLAST includes a new story on our 2011 BBQ. Visit THE BLAST for more articles about the good things happening around BACI.

Strike Update: There is nothing new to report. See the details at the Family Support Blog.

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 Events and Items of Interest for Burnaby New West:

New Westminster City Council Votes to Demolish Woodlands Institution Centre Block Tower: BCACL Applauds New Westminster City Council for Respecting the Wishes of Former Residents of Woodlands by voting to demolish the last remaining structure from B.C.’s last major institution. Read the whole story HERE.

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

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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Summer Recreation ideas: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

City of Burnaby Adapted Summer Programs: Please visit the BURNABY LEISURE GUIDE, pages 8 & 9 for a listing of all the programs.
City of Coquitlam – Summer Programs 2011 Guide
City of New Westminster – Active Living Guide Summer 2011
City ofVancouver Adapted Programs – THE VANCOUVER PARKS WEBSITE

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.
For this and more adapted Vancouver Programs visit the Vancouver ACCESS PAGE .

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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