Events

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Dawn & Cyndi, MOMS

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July 5 - August 20, 2010 - Summer Unlimited Program. Summer Unlimited is a non-profit community program for youth.  We provide recreational opportunities for youth age 13 - 18 with a variety of disabilities and special needs. We also provide volunteer and skill building opportunities for young adults whom wish to work in this field. The program operates on a 1:1 “Buddy” model in which staff and volunteers from the surrounding community are paired with one of the participants in the program.  This program is unique and important in that its mandate is to try to accommodate any level of need. Our goal is to provide accessible and inclusive experiences while helping our participants build strong peer relationships with members of their community.  Contact Jeff Arguelles; Vancouve Parks Board 604-816-1502 or [email protected] . Link to registration package and tentative schedule .

August 12, 2010 (Thursday 7 - 9 PM) - RDSP Information Session - North Vancouver. For more information or register free at www.forthefuture.ca .

Enrolling for September 2010 - GABA Vancouver - Is now accepting enrollment for preschoolers and Kindergarten age children with an Autism Diagnosis. For more information or contact GABA at 604-876-4222.

Enrolling for September 7, 2010 - Burnaby.  Learn and Play for Preschoolers , offered by the Centre for Specialized Learning, is a unique program for 3 - 5 year olds that targets speech, language, social and literacy skills.  For more information contact Centre for Specialized Learning at 604-444-0333.

Au gust 6/7, 2010:  ACT Workshop - The Challenge and Potential of Early Detection and Treatment of ASD in Children Under Three .  Presented by Amy M. Wetherby, PhD, CCC-SLP; Director of the Autism Institute – Florida State University.   9:00 am – 4:00 pm (registration 8:00 am) @ Room 1900, SFU Harbour Centre Campus, Simon Fraser University 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. Registration & more info

August 23 - September 3 (Monday - Friday); Recreation Unlimited - Unique inclusive program which offers young adults with developmental and or physical disabilities (19-25 years old) the opportunity to participate in an integrated, yet supported, social/recreational environment. As well as providing a 3:1 staff ratio, RU provides 1:1 peer volunteers. participant/week. RU will run out of Britannia Community Center.  Contact Melanie Josephs, Vancouver Parks Board @ 604-257-8500 or [email protected]

September 25 - December 4 (Saturday afternoons 1:30 - 4:30 pm);  SEE YA (Special Events and Extras for Young Adults)  - SEE YA is a social/recreational program designed for high functioning young adults (19-25years old) on the spectrum. SEE YA will run every Saturday afternoon (1:30-4:30pm) at Riley Park Community The cost for SEE YA is $154/10 sessions.  Contact Melanie Josephs, Vancouver Parks Board @ 604-257-8500 or [email protected]

September 29, 30 & October 1 (W - F 8:00 - 5:00) Vancouver; Health & Wellbeing in Children, Youth, and Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Other Neurodeveloopmental Disorders .  The term Developmental Disabilities (DD) refers to individuals with Intellectual Disability, Autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and other Neurodevelopmental Syndromes (Fragile X, etc.).   Children, youth and adults with Developmental Disabilities are vulnerable to high rates of general health and mental health concerns. These concerns significantly impact the affected individual’s quality of life as well as their families, caregivers and the community. British Columbia has closed its institutions for individuals with DD, but the struggle to develop quality specialized services where appropriate, as well as ensuring access to generic health services continues.This conference will provide education and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices in the field. Specifically, the conference will focus on approaches to complex challenging behaviours, contributing medical issues and new developments in medication and behavioral treatment. In addition, the conference will address important health issues including Reflux, Pain, Epilepsy, Dental Management and Sleep. Health problems in common genetic syndromes such as Down and Fragile X will also be addressed. For more information and registration .  Bursaries for families or service providers deadline is July 15, 2010.  Free public evening session Thursday September 30, 7:30 - 9:00 with Joan B. Beasley, PHD, Director, Centre for Start Services University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. Registration

October 22, 2010: Vancouver.  Sensory Workshop  - My Brain Doesn't Work That Way - Understanding Sensory Processing, Promoting Self-Regulation, Supporting Stress Management . ( 9:00 am sharp - 2:30 pm) Presented by Marc Landry, Occupational Therapist. For more information

November 19, 2010:  Vancouver.  Autism and ADHD:  Managing Anxiety and Anger .  A One Day Training with Dr. Terre "TJ" Glahn.  (9:00 am - 4:00 pm). For more information