June 3rd, 2011
Today’s Contents:
BACI Events
Events and Items of Interest in Burnaby NewWest
Summer Camps and Educational Opportunities
RDSP Update
UNTAPE
BACI EVENTS:
Next Music on Mondays: THIS Monday, June 6th, 6 PM, 7724 Royal Oak.
Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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Next Chinese Parent Support Group: Saturday, June 11th, 6:30 PM, 7716 Royal Oak.
Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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BACI General Meeting: Join us at BACI’s upcoming General Meeting, (for more information please see THE AGENDA). Enjoy guest speaker Jack Styan as he leads us in a discussion of how we can use our social networks to meet BACI’s goals of inclusion. All members are welcome! Child Care will be provided.
WHEN: Thursday, June 16, 2011, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
WHERE: BACI’s Still Creek Centre, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
RSVP: Please register if you need Child Care by calling 604.299.7851 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 604.299.7851 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or e-mail reception@gobaci.com .
A light dinner will be served. Weather permitting, we will enjoy dinner outside and celebrate our new Community Garden.
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BACI’s Summer BBQ! BACI’s annual Summer Bar-B-Q is almost here! Join us for fun, free food and good company! Everyone is welcome!
WHEN: Friday, June 24, 2011, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
WHERE: BACI’s Still Creek Centre parking lot, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
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Building Connections: BACI’s Family Resource Drop-In. It’s a fun time for children to express themselves through music, as well as a great time for parents/caregivers to socialize and build support networks.
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) Please see THE FLYER for more information on the program.
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BACI BLAST: The latest news includes an Accreditation update, Seeds of Empathy Program and how WordPower has given a woman her voice. Read what’s new at BACI in the BLAST.
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Events and Items of Interest for Burnaby New West:
Story Power Workshop: with David Roche and Marlena Blavin. Storytelling workshops for self-advocates and families. Learn story-telling skills to boost your advocacy efforts. Hosted by the Family Support Institute (FSI).
WHEN: Saturday June 11th, 2011, 9 AM – 3 PM
WHERE: BACI Still Creek, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
COST: FREE!! Lunch and refreshments included.
REGISTRATION: Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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41st Annual Operation Trackshoes: We welcome both trained athletes who wish to compete against others similarly prepared, and those people with no prior training who just wish to have a lot of fun. All events and activities are targeted to specific age groups.
WHEN: Friday June 10th to Sunday June 12th
WHERE: Camosun College, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria
Please visit THE WEBSITE for all the details on registration and cost.
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Sibling Jam: Curious to get to know others with adult siblings with disabilities? Interested in using the arts to explore your relationship with your sibling?
WHEN: June 11th, 2011 10am – 4pm
WHERE: PLAN offices, #260-3665 Kingsway, Vancouver
RSVP: by June 9th 2011 Cost $60 includes supplies and lunch. Facilitated by sibs Cat Main and Sylvie Rousseau. Please see THE POSTER for more information.
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Shameless: The Art of Disability. Part of the Brain Injury Film Festival, a free event.
WHEN: Monday, June 13, 2011 – 7:00pm – 10:00pm
WHERE: Theatre 2201 at the New Westminster campus of Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave
Please visit THE WEBSITE for more information.
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Communication: Who’s Listening? BCACL Presents David Hingsberger, part of BCACL AGM.
WHEN: Thursday June 16th, 9 AM – 4 PM
WHERE: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
COST: Cost: (includes lunch)$150 for non-members/$125 for members (BACI families are members of BCACL)
Please visit www.bcacl.org/events/dave-hingsburger for more information.
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Moving from talk to action: Youth in BC A First Call forum to take stock of youth well-being in BC
WHEN: Friday, June 17th, 9 AM – 4 PM
WHERE: Vancouver Community College, 250 Pender St, Vancouver
COST: Please see THE FLYER for registration information.
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Book Launch – The Power of Knowing Each Other: stories about informal safeguards told by British Columbia families. Hosted by Community Living British Columbia and FSI.
WHEN: Friday, June 17, 2011
Drop in between 2:30 to 4:30 pm — Brief Program at 3:00 pm
WHERE: Inn at the Quay ‐ Hyack North Room, 900 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Refreshments will be served — All attendees will receive a free copy of the book
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Steps Forward – BC Initiative for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education: now accepting applications for Simon Fraser University for Sept 2011. STEPS Forward supports adults with developmental disabilities to go to their local college or university regardless of their level of ability or designation label.
For more information please visit THE WEBSITE or contact Jessica Humphrey at jessica@steps-forward.org or 250.884.1298 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 250.884.1298 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
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NEW at UNTAPE: New Hint regarding Canada Revenue Agency’s video support program available for physicians who are filling out disability related claims. See THE HINT.
NEW at RDSP UPDATE: Interesting new posting about The Holdback Amount (AKA The Ten Year Rule) Please visit THE BLOG POST for more information about the Holdback Amount.
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Summer Camps and Educational Opportunities: Please remember that most programs have been taking registration since April, there may be limited space available now.
DSRF Specialized Learning Centre Summer Programs: One to One Reading Programs (For All Ages), Summer School, Language Express, Chat Pack & Preschool Summer Arts/Music
Visit THE WEBSITE for all the information on registration and cost.
City of Burnaby Spring & Summer 2011 Leisure Guide:
http://www.burnaby.ca/cityhall/departments/departments_parks/prksrc_lsrgd.html
City of New Westminster – Active Living Guide Summer 2011
http://www.newwestpcr.ca/database/rte/files/2011%20Summer%20ALG.pdf
Zajac Ranch: 2011 Summer Camp dates and Registration Forms http://zajacranch.com/campschedule.htm
BC Easter Seals Summer Camps:
http://www.eastersealscamps.ca/2011applications-and-how-apply
YMCA Camp Elphinstone & Camp Deka: Day & Residential Camp Brochure
http://www.vanymca.org/camps/pdf/2011campbrochure.pdf (see page 10 in the brochure for info on campers with special needs)
BACI Family Information and Support contacts:
Sarah Baumbush: 778.319.8252 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 778.319.8252 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Carol Stinson: 604.763.5667 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 604.763.5667 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
John Tsang: 604.928.8289 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 604.928.8289 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
BACI Family Information and Support
Family Gathering Place
7716 Royal Oak Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5J 4K4
fax: 604.439.0363 web: www.gobaci.com
