September 15, 2011
BACI Parent Information and Support E-Newsletter
September 15, 2011
Advocacy Update:
1. BCACL has published an advocacy guide for British Columbians. I have included the contact information for local MLAs and local CLBC contacts. Please see THE GUIDE.
2. Need some help remembering who you called in your advocacy efforts and what they promised to do? BACI Family Services has a TEMPLATE you can use to help you track your phone calls.
3. Province adds $6 Million to CLBC Budget: See THE NEWS RELEASE and read THE RESPONSE from BCACL.
4. A good round-up of all news reports and advocacy efforts regarding both MCFD and CLBC can be found at the MOMS ON THE MOVE website.
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BACI EVENTS:
Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion Annual General Meeting: Be the change you want to see. Join us for BACI’s AGM on September 22, with guest speaker Paul Gauthier – an innovator and Paralympian. But first, join us for a Special Reception at Still Creek prior to the AGM, celebrating the launch of the first annual Inclusion Through Innovation Awards. All BACI members are invited! A light dinner will be served. Please see THE AGENDA or call 604. 299. 7851 for more information.
WHEN: Thursday, September 22, 1011, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
WHERE: Large Education Room at BACI’s Still Creek Centre, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
CHILD CARE: Child care will be provided. Please call 604.299.7851 or e-mail reception@gobaci.com if you require child care.
BACI visits the Haunted Village: We had such a great time last year we are going again!
WHEN: Friday, October 28th, Meet out front at 6:00 PM to enjoy the experience together .
WHERE: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue (Canada Way and Sperling, just east of Kensington Avenue)
COST: The Family Services program has some funds to cover the admission for a limited number of families of four. For more information please contact Sarah Baumbusch cell: 778.319.8252 or Carol Stinson cell: 604.763.5667.
BACI Inclusion Through Innovation Award Nominations Open: The Inclusion Through Innovation Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have used social innovation strategies to advance the inclusion of people of all abilities in Burnaby. The deadline for nominations is October 14, 2011. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
BACI Chinese Parent Support Group: Next meeting is Saturday, October 1st, 6:30 PM, 7716 Royal Oak. *Note* that because of the long weekends in October and November the October meeting will be October 1st and the November meeting will be November 5th. Please see THE FLYER for general information and contact John Tsang for information on the speaker.
BACI Music Appreciation: Next Music on Mondays is Monday, October 3rd , 6 PM, 7724 Royal Oak. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
Building Connections BACI’s Family Resource Drop-In: A drop-in program for families with children up to 6 years old. Next drop-in is September 17th, 10 AM – Noon. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
BACI BLAST includes some great new stories about employment opportunities being developed at BACI. 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:
A Social Life, the Youth Social Group: This youth and parent Social Group meeting again in New Westminster. The group meets the second and fourth Sunday every month.
WHEN: Sunday September 25th, 2 PM – 4 PM
WHERE: New Westminster Youth Centre, 620 8th Street, New Westminster
For more information please contact Stephanie Frey: asociallife@yahoo.com or call 604.765.9784
Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia 2011 AGM:
WHEN: Thursday, September 22, Meeting 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Bonsor Community Centre, Multi Purpose Room 1, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby
Please see THE FLYER for more information and the BIOGRAPHY of the speakers.
I.E.P. Bootcamp: I don’t usually mention events in Port Coquitlam, but this session is lead by Cathy Camley a pioneer in the learning disability community. Want to learn more about IEPs? Want to make sure your child’s IEP is doing the job? Attend this workshop.
WHEN: Monday October 3rd, 6 PM – 9 PM
WHERE: Minnekhada Middle School, 1390 Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam
COST: $30/couple or $25 per individual. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
Introduction to Synchronized Swimming: Burnaby Caprice Synchronized Swim Club is offering a class for youth with a developmental disability.
WHEN: Weekly from Sunday Oct 2nd, 7:30 PM – 9 PM
WHERE: CG Brown Pool, 3333 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby
COST: To be determined, approx $65/month. There is a one-time Club Registration fee of $50
WHAT: The class will consist of 30 minutes of “deck time” (i.e. stretching etc.) and 1 hour of pool time. Practices will consist of learning the basics and FUNdamentals of synchronized swimming as well as choreographing a routine to perform.
WHO: This program is intended for youth with a developmental disability, between the ages of 12-18 who love to swim and have some swimming background. A swim test must be passed to be able to participate and each swimmer must have a willingness/ability to listen and take directions.
REGISTRATION: Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about whether this program is appropriate for your child. Please email Rachel r.riding@telus.net or Daryl dpflueger@telus.net for registration information.
Centre for Abilities Sib Group: The CFA social work department is again hosting groups for children aged 7 – 12 years who have a sibling with a disability. The group is open to all current and former families who have received services from the CFA and the first meeting is Tuesday October 4th. Please see THE FLYER for more information.
Burnaby Healthy Kids Preschool Fair: Join community health professionals do discover what you can do to have healthier kids.
WHEN: Thursday, October 13th 9:30 – 11:30 AM
WHERE: Edmonds Community School, 7651 18th Avenue, Burnaby
Please see THE FLYER for more information.
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.
ARTSHOW for BC People with Development Disabilities sponsored by posAbilities!:
WHEN: October 27th, 5 PM – 9 PM
WHERE: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street between East 15th and East 16th Ave, Vancouver
For more information please visit the website.
Sibling Jam: SIBLING JAM is a new workshop for adult siblings. Through various writing, storytelling, visual art and drama based exercises we will begin to explore our relationships to our siblings individually and as a group. No art experience is necessary. Sense of humour is an asset. The workshop is facilitated by Cat Main and Sylvie Rousseau.
WHEN: Sunday October 30th, 10 AM – 4 PM
WHERE: PLAN Office. # 260 – 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
COST: $75 (Scholarships are available)
Please visit the SIBLING JAM FACEBOOK PAGE for more information.
Family Support Institute Annual Trivia Night: Trivia fans raised approximately $4,000 last year with your support. The to make the 4th annual trivia night should be bigger and better with plenty of laughter, singing and fun!! Carol Stinson is organizing a BACI team, so contact Carol if you would like to be on the BACI team (contact information is at end of this newsletter). Please see THE FLYER for more information.
WHEN: Friday, November 4th, 7 PM – 10 PM
WHERE: Marlborough Elementary School, 6060 Marlborough Ave Burnaby
REGISTRATION: Please call FSI at 604.540.8374 ext. 523
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Links of Interest:
- City of Burnaby, Parks and Recreation FALL leisure guide is now available: The first day for registration for the fall was August 10th. See in particular the Adapted and Accessible Programs on pages 8 & 9 of the Guide: visit the LEISURE GUIDE.
- Epilepsy Society: You will find the new fall speakers schedule as well as archived events at the Epilepsy Society Website.
- NIDUS News: Nidus has updated or created over 15 fact sheets after the new legislation was enacted September 1st. These factsheets will help you use your existing documents and will be invaluable in the making of new documents. Visit the NIDUS Website to read about the changes to supported decision-making legislation and what it might mean to you.
- “I’m glad I never had to decide whether my strange, lonely boy ought to exist” by Ian Brown. Thanks to Jennifer Baumbusch for forwarding this item. It is very special. You really need to read the whole article – it will speak to you as a parent.
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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
