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June 24th, 2011

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<p style=”text-align: center;”><a href=”#BACIEvents”>BACI Events</a>
<a href=”#communityEvents”>Events and Items of Interest in Burnaby NewWest</a></p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”><a href=”#Contact Information”>Contact Information</a>
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Dear parents and family members,

There are very few events happening over the summer so I will not be sending updates as frequently.  If you want a quick visual on upcoming events that have been mentioned here, please visit the <a href=”http://family.baci.webfactional.com/upcoming-events/” target=”_blank”><strong>Calenda</strong>r</a> here at the BACI Family Support Blog.  I also post all updates and reminders (see below) on the Blog.   If you Bookmark the Blog site you will not have to open your email to find reminders.

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<strong>BACI UPDATES &amp; EVENTS June 30, 2011:</strong>
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<div style=”background: #AAD1FD;”><strong>Strike Update: </strong>On June 22, the BC Labour Relations Board (LRB) ordered the organization representing Community Living employers – the Community Social Services Employer Association (CSSEA) – to cooperate to determine essential service levels. This will involve mediation and adjudication at the LRB, and should be finalized by July 22.  See more at the <strong><a title=”Blog Posting” href=”http://family.baci.webfactional.com/support/essential-services-to-be-finalized-by-july-22nd/”>Family Support Blog</a></strong>.</div>
<strong>Celebration of Life – Roy Cavallin: </strong>We are sad to announce that Roy Cavallin, a long-time active member of BACI, has passed. Our condolences go to his family and, in particular, his son Tim.  A celebration of Roy’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 12 at 1:00 pm, at Oceanview Funeral Chapel, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby.

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<div style=”background: #AAD1FD;”><strong>Building Connections:</strong> BACI’s Family Resource Drop-In. It’s a fun time for children up to six years of age to express themselves through music, as well as a great time for parents/caregivers to socialize and build support networks.
<strong>WHEN</strong>: Third Saturday of every month,  from 10:00 AM to Noon (Please see <a href=”http://family.baci.webfactional.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Family_Resource_May2011.pdf” target=”_blank”><strong>THE FLYER</strong></a> for the exact dates)
<strong>WHERE:</strong> 7622 12th Avenue in Burnaby (childcare portable at 12th Ave Elementary) Please see<a href=”http://family.baci.webfactional.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Family_Resource_May2011.pdf” target=”_blank”> <strong>THE FLYER</strong></a> for more information on the program.</div>
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<strong>Music on Mondays:</strong> Will be continuing through the summer on Monday July 4<sup>th</sup> and Monday August 8<sup>th</sup>.  Please see <strong><a href=”../../../../../wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Music-night-ad.pdf”>THE FLYER</a></strong> for more information.
<div style=”background: #AAD1FD;”><strong>NEW</strong> articles in the <strong><a href=”http://gobaci.wordpress.com/”>BACI BLAST</a></strong> include stories about The Artists Helping Artists cooperative and the BACI Barbeque and celebration.  Visit <strong><a href=”http://gobaci.wordpress.com/”>THE BLAST</a></strong> for these and more articles about the good things happening around BACI.</div>
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<strong>Events and Items of Interest for Burnaby New West:</strong>

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<strong>Canada</strong><strong> Day Celebration in Burnaby: </strong>There is lots to do at <strong><a href=”http://www.burnaby.ca/cityhall/departments/departments_parks/prksrc_artsan/prksrc_fclts_brnbyv/bvmevents/Canada_Day.html”>Burnaby Village Museum</a></strong> on Canada Day starting at 11 AM.  See the<strong> <a href=”http://www.burnaby.ca/__shared/assets/Burnaby_Village_Museum_-_Canada_Day_-_Schedule5585.pdf”>FULL SCHEDULE</a>. </strong>

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<div style=”background: #AAD1FD;”><strong>City of Burnaby Adapted Summer Programs: </strong>Please visit  the <strong><a href=”http://www.burnaby.ca/flipbook/Leisure_Guide_Spring_Summer_2011/#/8″>BURNABY LEISURE GUIDE</a></strong>, pages 8 &amp; 9 for a listing of all the programs.</div>
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<strong>Summer Hang Out in Vancouver: </strong>is an exciting week-long program for high-functioning teens with developmental disabilities to meet new friends and have fun.

<strong>WHEN</strong>: Weekly, August 8<sup>th</sup> – 26<sup>th</sup>, 9 AM – NOON

<strong>WHERE:</strong> Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 E 22nd Ave. Vancouver.

Please see <strong><a href=”http://vancouver.ca/parks/rec/access/Youth.htm”>THE VANCOUVER PARKS WEBSITE</a></strong> for more information on this and other accessible summer programs for youth.

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<div style=”background: #AAD1FD;”><strong>The Supreme Court of Canada agrees to hear case on special education: </strong>
<strong><a href=”http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Supreme+Court+hear+North+case+failure+teach+dyslexic+read/5030568/story.html”>http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Supreme+Court+hear+North+case+failure+teach+dyslexic+read/5030568/story.html</a></strong></div>
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<strong>Phil Allen:  The One Most Likely to Succeed </strong>Al Etmanski has written a short article on long-time BACI friend Phil Allen.  Phil is still an active advocate, sits on BACI’s Advocacy Committee and he is a newly published author.  You can get a free copy of Phil’s book too!  See <strong><a href=”http://www.aletmanski.com/al-etmanski/2011/04/phil-allen-the-one-most-likely-to-succeed.html”>THE ARTICLE</a></strong>.

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<div style=”background: #AAD1FD;”><strong>BC Self Advocay Foundation:</strong> Take some time to visit the <strong><a href=”http://www.bcsaf.org/”>New Website</a></strong> and Blog from the BCSAF.  The <strong><a href=”http://www.bcsaf.org/blog”>first Blog Post</a></strong> is on stereotyping and bullying by David Johnston.</div>
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<strong>Ripple Effect 7:</strong> 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 <strong><a href=”../../../../../wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Ripple-Effect.pdf”>THE POSTER</a></strong>, or visit the website at <strong><a title=”blocked::http://www.bcacl.org/ripple-effect” href=”http://www.bcacl.org/ripple-effect”>www.bcacl.org/ripple-effect</a></strong>.

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<div style=”background: #AAD1FD;”><strong>RDSP Three year Survey: </strong>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.</div>
If you haven’t already -<strong> </strong>let them know what you think by taking a few minutes to fill out the RDSP 3 Year <strong><a href=”http://rdsp.com/rdsp-3-year-review-survey/”>Review Survey here</a></strong>!
<div style=”background: #AAD1FD;”><strong>Giving in Action Society:</strong> The Society has received more funds from (MCFD) and the Vancouver Foundation, and are pleased to announce that the Giving in Action Society is now accepting applications for the <a title=”http://www.givinginaction.ca/ourprograms/specialneeds.htm” href=”http://www.givinginaction.ca/ourprograms/specialneeds.htm”><strong>Children and Youth with Special</strong> <strong>Needs Fund</strong></a>.  Established in 2006, the Children and Youth with Special Needs (CYSN)<strong> </strong>Fund provides grants to families who have children or youth (under 19) with special needs living at home.  Please visit <strong><a href=”http://www.givinginaction.ca/ourprograms/specialneeds.htm”>THE WEBSITE</a></strong> for information on eligibility and the application form.</div>
If you are interested in education funding see the updates from Facebook Group <strong><a href=”http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_152591712845″>STOP BC EDUCATION CUTS</a></strong>:  The group is active with lots of new links to articles on what is happening in education funding around BC.

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<strong>Just for New Westminster families:</strong>

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<strong>SFSCL Summer Youth Drop-In:</strong> The Simon Fraser Society for Community Living is once again offering a community based, summer drop-in youth group for youth aged 15 – 24 who live in the Tri-Cities and New Westminster and have developmental disabilities.  Please see <strong><a href=”../../../../../wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SFSCL-Youth-Group.pdf”>THE FLYER</a></strong> for more information.

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<strong>BACI Family Information and Support contacts:</strong>
<strong>Sarah Baumbush: </strong><strong>778.319.8252</strong><strong> </strong>
<strong>Carol Stinson</strong><strong>: </strong><strong>604.763.5667</strong><strong> </strong>
<strong>John Tsang</strong><strong>: </strong><strong>604.928.8289</strong><strong> </strong>
<strong><em> </em></strong><strong>BACI Family Information and Support</strong>
Family Gathering Place
7716 Royal Oak Avenue
Burnaby, BC  V5J 4K4
fax:  604.439.0363    web:  <strong><a title=”http://www.gobaci.com/” href=”http://www.gobaci.com/”>www.gobaci.com</a></strong>

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