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The publication of this bulletin is distributed to all families, friends and partnering organizations with the hopes that the information collected can helps in the support of families and individuals with diverse challenges.
Please Note: Families who would like printed copies of the Bulletin or copies of any of the articles mentioned in this FSI Bulletin, you are encouraged to contact: Shirley Yamashita-Paterson, Provincial Family Support Worker, at (604) 540-8374 ext. 525 or email spaterson@fsibc.com.
The Family Support Institute provides province wide support to families faced with the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member with a disability. Your support and generosity enables us to enhance this support and continue to strengthen families.
The Family Support Institute is extremely excited to let you all know that we are now able to accept MONTHLY DONATIONS!!! These donations can be automatically withdrawn from your account or credit card ( including Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Interac) without any hassle whatsoever!
If you work for the Provincial Government, or many of its affiliated agencies, you can give through payroll deduction via the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund, either as a one time lump sum or a little bit from each cheque. If you would like to donate through your payroll, you can call the Community Fund Office at (250) 387-7933, and tell them you would like to designate some or all of your funds to the West Coast Family Support Institute. We are listed as ID number DC0374 and Federal Charity number 105629497RR0001. The office will be more than happy to provide whatever information needed.
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What’s New at FSI
The Family Support Institute provides province wide support to families faced with the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member with a disability. Your support and generosity enables us to enhance this support and continue to strengthen families.
The Family Support Institute is extremely excited to let you all know that we are now able to accept MONTHLY DONATIONS!!! These donations can be automatically withdrawn from your account or credit card (including Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Interac) without any hassle whatsoever!
If you work for the Provincial Government, or many of its affiliated agencies, you can give through payroll deduction via the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund, either as a one time lump sum or a little bit from each cheque. If you would like to donate through your payroll, you can call the Community Fund Office at (250) 387- 7933, and tell them you would like to designate some or all of your funds to the West Coast Family Support Institute. We are listed as ID number DC0374 and Federal Charity number 105629497RR0001. The office will be more than happy to provide whatever information needed.
PDF 2011 04 04 - FINAL - Family Support Institute Donation Form - updatable and protected
Resource Parents and Resource Family Members - WHAT THEY DO BEST! "Support"
Stories from our network...
Family Support by R.P. Nellie Wong (Bby.)
I have been a Regional Resource Parent since the eighties when our daughter (Cydney, who is now 29 years old) was in pre-school. There weren’t as many R.P.s then as F.S.I. has today. There weren’t as many resources for Cydney as well which had its pros and cons. When she was young, there were no waitlists for services for therapy, specialists, funding, or respite, unlike today.
After hearing of a Burnaby family in need of assistance, I decided to get involved by securing funding for her son who just graduated from high school. We drafted up a plan and submitted it to the Facilitator of C.L.B.C. in October 2010. We knew that we had to start early (8 months) before he graduated in June, 2011. The plan was very detailed as it outlined care giver hours, program activities, respite, community inclusion activities, and applying for a paid position. Due to the mom’s precarious health condition, we were successful in obtaining funding for their son. We decided to start with the early transition in order for him to get familiar with his care givers and the family wanted his input into the day program activities.
The purpose of Regional Resource Parents is to assist families in any capacity with all their knowledge and expertise they have accumulated in bringing up their own sons and daughters over the years. I am glad that I was able to assist this family in some way.
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**FSI Alert**
FSI is currently having problems with some emails being sent and received by the office.
It appears that if FSI’s complete phone number is in the email (whether it be the body or signature area), the emails may not reach some email addresses. It is quite random. For example some telus.net and shaw.ca customers are receiving our emails, while others are not.
As a fix, the zeroes in FSI’s phone numbers have been changed to the letter “O” in our FSI email signatures. Telus and Shaw have been notified of the problem, but it is not resolved yet. FSI’s outgoing service providers say that the emails are being sent successfully from their end and that it may be up to the individual email address owner to check their email filters and/or service providers.
If you have received FSI correspondence in the past, have not been receiving emails lately or are awaiting a response from our office (eg. since about May 2011), please keep the above in mind and contact us. Feel free to contact Nancy Chan, Administrative and Office Manager (604) 540-8374 ext. 523 if you have any questions.
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Facebook
The Family Support Institute is on Facebook. Please join us in this social media forum and connect with friends of the network. Click like and become a friend. I would love to FB chat sometime. Let’s keep in touch! http://on.fb.me/hPBMVU
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Twitter
The Family Support Institute is now in Twitter, tweeting information about our community, interesting links and upcoming events.
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FSI Workshops
The Family Support Institute's workshop's are written from a family perspective to inform and support families in the navigation of systems and empower them to move forward to live their dreams.
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Preschool Transitions - Preparing for Change Together
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Leaving High School - What's Next?
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Parents Partners in Education
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Effective Advocacy Strengthens Community
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Parent Professional Relationships
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Brothers and Sisters
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Circle of Friends
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Families Leading the Way
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Key Roles For Families in Ensuring Good Lives
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Families Promoting Employment First
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Addressing Vulnerability through Planning EmployemEmployment First
For more information please contact Valerie Irving, Training Coordinator (604) 540-8374 #521.
Families Promoting Employment First! Coming soon to a community near you!
Designed to support families to develop a vision for employment with their sons or daughters, and to stimulate thinking about how families and their supporters could build an employment focus into planning for and with their sons or daughters future.
The first ½ of the workshop will focus on preparing, planning and pursuing employment . The 2 nd part of theworkshop will encourage an Employment thinking perspective and approach and will provide families with examples and ideas to support them to profile promote and support their sons and daughters towards employment.
For further information please contact Valerie Irving at Family Support Institue at 604-540-8374 ext. 521 or e-mail at virving@fsibc.com.
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"The Power of Knowing Each Other" - BOOK LAUNCH
Please join FSI and CLBC's celebration presenting their collaborative efforts in an amazing book of family stories. All community Launches are initiated by the families who shared their stories and are done in very different ways.
Judy Peterson RP - Lasqueti:
Reflections and photos by Maria Glaze RP – Powel River,
Despite a delayed flight, a ferry cancellation and telephone challenges, Angela (FSI, Executive Director) and I made it to Lasqueti Island for Judy's book celebration.
We arrived just in time to enjoy the delicious gourmet picnic Judy had prepared for us and were able hear 21 speakers sharing their delightful stories and poems at the Lasqueti Island Arts Festival. After Judy read the story she wrote for the book, members of her community showed appreciation and support with many cheers and very loud applause.
Judy, Michael, Latisha and Amber graciously welcomed us to stay overnight in Amber and Latisha's stunning new home. Our adventure ended too soon as we had to say good bye the next morning to catch an 11:00 a.m. passenger ferry back to Vancouver Island. I just know I'll go back to visit this beautiful and inspiring family again some day.
Nolan Fallowfield - Quesnel
Nolan Fallowfield, Community Living B.C. and the Family Support Institute celebrated the release of a new resource book, on July 13, at the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre.
Nolan was on hand to personally sign books that were given away that day.
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Trivia Night
Mark your calendar for:
Friday, November 4th, 2011
PUT YOUR BRAIN TO THE TEST!
You don't have to be an Einstein, music junkie or trivia buff for this game but you do like to have lots of laughs and fun!
Come and help raise funds for a great cause... the Family Support Institute
~ Donations of prizes for this event are now being accepted. Please contact Valerie Irving, Training Coordinator (604) 540-8374 #521 or send in your donation with a completed form. ~
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Legal Issues - by Halldor Bjornson
What is the difference between a “testamentary trust” and an inter vivos trust?
Many of us set up trusts for our sons and daughters. Trusts are a useful way of protecting their inheritances (or other funds) from misuse and/or to ensure that they continue to qualify for provincial disability assistance. However, the way a trust is created can have long term income tax consequences. The terms “testamentary” and inter vivos (or “living”) describe how a trust is created. As a trust is a separate taxpayer for income tax purposes, the way it is created affects how it is taxed, and ultimately, how much income tax it will pay each year.
Read more...
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Accessibility
Raised Garden Beds - Congratulations to Judy Peterson, RP - Lasqueti Island
“My garden challenge was less of the garden’s own challenge was less of the garden’s own challenges and more of the gardenner’s – Min! Or, specifically, my body’s. At 70, I am an enthusiastic gardener and my garden continues to delight – however I was finding that the challenges of squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending, hoeing, digging, weeding and planting reduce the amount of gardening I was able to do and the level of pleasure and joy I got from it.”
Click here for the full article. Pg. 2
Another example of Raised gardens, here is Cyd daughter of RP Nellie WOng in Burnaby in her community garden
One-button Skype system helps seniors, disabled improve lives
When wheelchair-bound Luke Melchior recently considered a surprise party for his wife, his disability made it impossible. He can't dial a telephone number without help or her knowing. But Melchior, who lives with muscular dystrophy, has big hopes for new system called CanConnect. It's an enhancement, or simplification, of Skype, the faceto-face computer link that allows people to talk live, on screen.
With CanConnect, Melchior can find a contact, dial it and hang up, all with the push of just one button. With that capacity, he can make secret arrangements for something like a surprise party - or simply reach his friends.
"Trust me, anything that can increase my independence will be much welcomed," said Melchior, 38, of
Victoria. Read here
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BC Association for Community Living (BCACL)
Everyone Belongs: learning to lead authentic conversations that transform communities
and include everyone.
This workshop is a must for anyone wanting to learn about the nature of real inclusion and community transformation and what kind of leadership is required to achieve it. Flyer here
‘Include an MLA Initiative’
We believe that when an individual with disabilities and/or families who have a relative with a disability build
meaningful and lasting relationships with their MLA, their representative understands what is important to
them and their family. Their MLA will also make more informed decisions when setting policies and creating
budgets. More...
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Community Living BC (CLBC)
Engaging Families and Self-Advocates (CLBC Annual Report 2010/2011)
CLBC impacts the lives of thousands of British Columbians by funding services that support adults with developmental disabilities to live and participate in their communities.
CLBC supports more than 13,400 individuals with developmental disabilities.
Our services are delivered through a network of 3,000 contracted service providers around the province.
Ninety-three per cent of CLBC’s $695 million expenditures in 2010/11 was spent directly on programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Full report
Bal-A-Vis-X Workshop
It is a series of Balance / Auditory / Vision eXercises, of varied complexity, most of which are deeply rooted in rhythm. These exercises require full-body coordination and focused attention. The program utilizes bean bags, racquetballs, balance boards, and multiple principles and activities from Educational Kinesiology.
.Location TBA North Vancouver, British Columbia: Friday, October 21 & Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 8:30am - 6:00pm
For more information..
Supporting Families of People Living With Mental Illnesses
- Susan Inman, author of, “After Her Brain Broke: Helping My Daughter Recover Her Sanity”, will share her family’s personal story about getting clinical treatment for her daughter’s mental illness. She will also discuss ways that the mental health system can better respond to the needs of families supporting loved ones living with mental illness.
Tuesday August 16th, 2011
7 – 8:30 pm
Schubert Centre
3505 30th Avenue, Vernon
Free!No registration required. For more information contact: Dianne 250-260-3233 or bcssvernon@shaw.ca PDF Flyer
Addressing Autism Across the Lifespan - A Symposium on Building a British Columbia Where Adults with ASD Can Thrive,
Victoria, BC/ Friday - September 9, 2011
Over the past five years there has been a growing understanding of the diverse needs and abilities of adults with ASD, and the reality that our societies are not enabling adults with ASD to contribute and thrive. It is time to develop an agenda to insure that British Columbia really is the best place on earth – for all our citizens – including the estimated 30,000 adults with ASD, most undiagnosed. While the focus of this symposium is on ASD, there will be much that is relevant to all citizens with developmental disabilities as well as for those who have average academic abilities but limited social understanding, complicating their abilities to lead independent lives.
Opening presentation by Dr. Anthony Bailey, UBC
with Panel Members: Dr. David Batstone, Dr. Jill Calder, Dr. Jonathan Down, Dr. Suzanne Jacobsen, Tamara Kulusic, Chris McIntosh and Arlene Zuckernick
Co-sponsored by DWYER Tax Lawyers
Register Online or use our Registration Form (pdf)
For more information PDF
Teaching Social Thinking
Kelowna, BC/ Thursday & Friday -September 15 & 16, 2011
This workshop is designed for parents and professionals striving for a better understanding of the needs of those on the Autism Spectrum who are verbal, including those with High-Functioning Autism. Participants will learn not only functional treatment strategies they can use both at school and at home, but they will also better understand why these students react and respond the way they do.
Presented by: Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC SLP
Co-Sponsored by School District 23 &
The Ministry of Children and Family Development
Register Online or use our Registration Form (pdf)
For more information PDF
Transforming Parent–Child Interaction with Positive Behaviour Support
CHILLIWACK, BC/FRIDAY & SATURDAY– OCTOBER 14 & 15, 2011 -
Positive Behaviour Support has become a foundational approach to improving the lives of families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Dr. Joe Lucyshyn is a leading international researcher in the area of family centred positive behavioral support. He will provide a summary of a seven year study in which he and his research team worked with 10 families of children with developmental disabilities and severe problem behaviour and demonstrated success in developing constructive parent-child interaction in family routines.
Presented by: Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D., University of British Columbia
Register Online or use our Registration Form (.pdf)
Autism for Educators of School-Age Children – The Challenge for this Decade VANCOUVER/ FRIDAY – OCTOBER 21, 2011
Peter Mundy is an internationally renowned leader in the education of students with autism. He will describe how improvements in early intervention may be associated with the increase in the percentage of school-aged children with higher function autism, but that this is not sufficient to optimize their development through to Grade 12. He will describe new research and theory designed to target school-aged children with ASD.
Presented by: Peter Mundy, Ph.D., Lisa Capps Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Education, School of Education, Department of Psychiatry and the M.I.N.D. Institute, University California Davis
Presented by: Peter Mundy, Ph.D., Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Education, School of Education, Department of Psychiatry and the M.I.N.D. Institute, UC Davis
Co-sponsored by: The Consortium for the Advancement of Child Health–Simon Fraser University &
UBC’s Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism
Register Online or use our Registration Form (.pdf)
9th Guide and Assistance Dog Conference
Burnaby, British Columbia/ October 13, 2011 - October 15, 2011
Telephone 604-464-9133 E-mail secretary@pawsinternational.com
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Burnaby, BC
Thursday: Dinner Banquet
Friday & Saturday: Conference
Please don't hesitate to be in contact Wendy Galt per PAWS Board of Directors, Secretary/Treasurer. Email: secretary@pawsinternational.com, Phone: 604-464-9133.
Adult Summer Sign Language Classes![]()
Beginners Lessons Prep 1-4
Dates: Aug 2, Aug 9 , Aug 16 & Aug 23 [9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.]
Address: 1600 - 3rd Avenue
City: Prince George, BC
Venue: Boardroom - 5th Floor
Evening Brain Fitness Workshops
16 Feb (Wed) - 14 Dec (Wed) 2011
7:00 to 9:00 pm on Wednesday evenings. Read more about building your brain at www.goldmindsbrainfitness.ca or call Dawn. Salmon Arm Secondary (Sullivan Campus) Library
250-832-6626
Cranbrook & Fernie Self Advocacy Group
Project: Community Commercial
Creating a public awareness commercial featuring people
with developmental disabilities talking about the importance
of choice in their community.
Contact Information: Colleen Mosimann, realm21ak@yahoo.ca
Location: Cranbrook
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Education
Scholarships for Disabled Students 2011- April 8, 2011
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This scholarship blog is dedicated to provide assistance to individuals with disabilities so that they may live independent, self-directed lives. It is our goal to provide scholarship opportunities to such individuals in order to upgrade their educations, employment, social activities, and community involvement. These Scholarships are created to help in paying the ever growing expense of college or school.
Our website devotes special attention to the question of disability, striving to provide the various facilities required to ensure that every disabled person has educational opportunities that will help him or her to become a productive member of society.
These scholarships cover various levels of study, which are grade PK-12, undergraduate, graduate level, and postgraduate level in various streams. Following list include scholarships announced by different organizations, which are committed towards enlighting the life of disables through the education. Some of these organizations are The Independence Foundation Scholarship, AHEAD organization, Association of Blind Citizens, Hemophilia Federation of America and National Federation of the Blind etc. The eligibility criterion may vary accordingly. Let’s have a look on these scholarships.
Read more: Scholarships for Disabled Students 2011 : 2011 2012 Scholarship Positions | Scholarships Financial Aid College Help Loans
Scotiabank Scholarship in Business Studies for Students with Disabilities, Canada
Subject: Business Studies
Country: Canada
Eligibility: Canadian citizen or permanent resident
2. Enroll in the first year of a diploma or undergraduate degree in the School of Business in a minimum of 6 credits for the fall term
Application Deadline: September 20, 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/scotiabank-scholarship-in-business-studies-for-students-with-disabilities-canada/2011/02/25/
UVic External Awards List - Awards to Disabled Students
1. The Aird Scholarship
2. AUCC Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities
3. B.C. Paraplegic Association Scholarships & Bursaries
4. Canadian National Institute of the Blind
5. Centennial Flame Research Award for Persons with Disabilities
6. Kit Davison Bursary
7. The Epilepsy Canada Scholarship Awards
8. Lorne Fraser Education Fund - Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
9. Lisa Huus Memorial Fund
10. International Initiatives in Deaf Studies Award (URDC)
11. David Mason Educational Fund - Queen Alexandra Foundation For Children
12. Mattison Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students
13. National Directory of Financial Assistance for Post-secondary Students with Disabilities
14. Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
15. OttawaAssociation for the Blind Scholarship
16. Provinceof BCInternational Year of Physically Challenged Persons Bursaries
17. Quota International District 11 Speech and Hearing Bursary
18. Rixon Rafter Bursary Fund
19. The Robinson and Buckland Memorial Bursary
20. Judge Brian Stevenson Bursary Fund
21. THEO BC Bursary Fund
22. VEPC Memorial Scholarship
23. Weyerhaeuser Canada Diversity Education Awards
24. Zajac Scholarship - Centre For Ability Association
For details see PDF
STEPS Forward’s mission is to make it unremarkable for students with developmental disabilities to learn, develop careers and pursue their passions alongside other students at post-secondary institutions.
Application, Criteria and Selection Process
Eligibility/selection is based on the individual
· having a developmental disability, self-defined
· desire to become a college or university student
· wish to study subject offered at the post-secondary institution
· willingness to make campus experience a priority for 4-5 years
· staff resources available for support requirements
Eligibility/selection is NOT based on:
· level or complexity of the disability.
· reading level, math level or any other skill.
At least one individual at each campus will have significant and complex challenges.
For more information
Complete the online form below or send an email to
contact@steps-forward.org for more information.
Supreme court will hear North Vancouver family’s dyslexia case
BY JANE SEYD, NORTH SHORE NEWS JUNE 30, 2011
A North Vancouver father is elated that his legal case charging that the North Vancouver school district
didn’t do enough to help his dyslexic son to learn will be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada.
On Thursday, Canada’s highest court agreed to hear the case, which marks the culmination of a 15-
year legal battle between Rick Moore, the local school board and the province. Read more...
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Employment
Assistive Technology British Columbia
Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology resources to make learning and working environments usable for people with disabilities throughout British Columbia.
In collaboration with persons with disabilities, post-secondary institutions, employers, community organizations, and our funding partners, ATBC offers a wide range of coordinated technology services including assessments, assistive equipment, training, and consultation to enable persons with disabilities to achieve their educational and employment goals.
http://www.at-bc.ca/
What is Conductive Education?
Conductive Education (CE) is a complex educational approach to teaching children with motor impairments. It works with the whole personality of the child and addresses physical, social, emotional, personal, cognitive and academic development.CE is grounded in the belief that no matter the severity of the disability EVERY child can learn new skills. CE focuses on the ability of the child and the teaching method is adapted to suit each child’s learning style and enhance motivation and active participation.With every new skill learned, the door
opens for more. Therefore CE does not only achieve potential - it creates it.
Flyer with more inforamtion, click here.
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Government
What is the Children's Art Tax Credit (CATC)?
2011 Federal Government Budgets - Children's Art Tax Credit
For 2011 and subsequent years, the budget proposes a new non-refundable tax credit based on eligible expenses paid for the cost of registration or membership of your or your spouse's or common-law partner's child in a prescribed program of artistic, cultural, recreational or developmental activity (eligible program).
See website for more info:
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Health
Exercise and Behaviour Management - Podcast
IDEAS host Paul Kennedy presents highlights from a day-long symposium about "Sport" in "Society" at Waterloo University. A distinguished psychologist (Stuart Shanker), an emerging artist (Kaitrin Beechey), a prominent writer (Alexander MacLeod), and one of Canada best marathon runners (Sylvia Ruegger) reflect the eclectic mix of academics and athletes in attendance.
click here to listen
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Expanded Eligibility Announced- Ministry of Social Development broadens eligibility criteria for foot orthotics and orthopedic footwear
Good news for people who are eligible for health benefits from the Ministry of Social Development. Effective August 2, 2011, MSD has changed the health supplement regulations to provide a wider range of foot orthotics and specialized footwear (it should be noted that back in April 2010 MSD had imposed a number of restrictions pertaining to medical equipment and devices).
The following is a list of the key changes:
· If you have a doctor's prescription stating that you medically require foot orthotics, MSD will now pay for off-the-shelf foot orthotics in addition to custom-made foot orthotics
· It will no longer be necessary to confirm that you are facing a foot amputation in order to qualify for foot orthotics
· The cost limit for custom-made foot orthotics has been increased from $375 to $450
· The replacement period for a pair of custom-made foot orthotics has been decreased from once every 4 years to once every 3 years
· MSD will now pay for off-the-shelf orthopedic footwear - with a cost limit of $250 and a one year replacement period
· If you need off-the-shelf footwear to accommodate a custom-made foot orthotic, MSD will now pay up to $125 with a one year replacement period
If you are someone or know someone, with MSD health benefit coverage, who requires any of the above items - or have been denied any of these items during the past year - contact a MSD office by phone or in-person as soon as possible.
Advocates at the BCCPD can also advise you of health benefits available through MSD. Contact the BCCPD's Advocacy Access Program at 604-872-1278.
Find information about the changes on BCCPD's website: http://www.bccpd.bc.ca/orthotics2011.htm. |
Rodent of the Week: Ritalin and Prozac -- a troubling combo for children?
July 15, 2011 | By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots Blog
Four in 10 kids who get a diagnosis of either depression or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) end up getting both diagnoses sometime in their young lives. That means a lot will spend some part of their adolescence taking two psychiatric medications: methylphenidate (better known by its commercial name, Ritalin) and fluoxetine (better known as Prozac, the only of the new-generation antidepressants approved for kids as young as 8 years old). A new study conducted on rats suggests that taking that combination of drugs may change the adults they will become in ways that are distinctly troubling.
Taking Ritalin and Prozac together during adolescence appears to set in motion subtle changes in brain function that, in adulthood, makes an individual more sensitive to reward as well as to stress, and more likely to exhibit the pessimism and hopelessness seen in depression, concluded the study, published this week in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Read on...
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Newsletters/Links
• BCPA Newsletter - The Spin
• BC Council for Families
• Accomplished Learning Center
• REACH Parent Network Information Exchange
• The Child and Youth Advocate
• BC Epilepsy Society
• BC Children's Hospital Foundation
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Programs and Camps
Let's Play - Programs
Below are the current Let's Play programs taking place. For other programs by sport type or disability focus, check out the Next Steps page.
Other Programs (not Let's Play)
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Reports/Studies/Articles
The Child Behavior Checklist PTSD Scale: Screening for PTSD in Young Children With High Exposure to Trauma
The objective of this study was to examine the validity of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) subscale to screen for PTSD in children attending an inner-city early childhood mental health center. Using various measures, we assessed 51 preschool-age children with high exposure to trauma receiving outpatient child–parent psychotherapy for PTSD. We compared 15 items on the CBCL, a proposed subscale indicative of PTSD, to the UCLA-PTSD Index and to clinical diagnosis based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM-IV; American Psychiatric Association, 1994) and the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (rev. ed.; DC:0-3; Zero to Three, 2005). Using the DC:0-3 criteria, 24% of the children were diagnosed with PTSD, but only 4% using the DSM-IV. The CBCL-PTSD subscale did not reach significant sensitivity or
specificity to be a valuable screening tool for PTSD in this population.
Study Finds Marked Rise in Intensely Sexualized Images of Women - not Men
"BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A study by University at Buffalo sociologists has found that the portrayal of women in the popular media over the last several decades has become increasingly sexualized, even "pornified." The same is not true of the portrayal of men."
Read more from www.sixtysecondparent.com
National Autism Association Applauds Approval of Medical Diagnostic Code for Wandering
The creation of this medical code was spurred by a request from the National Autism Association (NAA) as part of the organization's ongoing efforts to raise awareness and create resources addressing the dangerous issue of wandering and elopement by individuals suffering from cognitive disabilities including autism.
Wandering incidents appear to be on the rise and the autism community has suffered
unimaginable loss over the past several years. "It's rare for even a week to go by without reading a news story of another child with autism who has gone missing," stated NAA Board Chair, Lori McIlwain. "Far too many of these stories end in tragedy."
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Supports to Families
![]()  BCCPD Part of Legal Education Project
clicklaw logoClicklaw is a website, funded by the Law Foundation of BC, aimed at enhancing access to justice in British Columbia. It features legal information and education designed for the public from 24 contributor organizations–including BCCPD–as well as selected others. Clicklaw’s mission is to provide equitable access to quality legal information, education and help for British Columbians
Clicklaw is organized by what brought you to the site.
Have a legal problem? You can find practical information about your legal rights and responsibilities, and options to solve legal problems.
Looking for legal help? You can access toll-free phone numbers for someone to talk with for legal information or advice, and later this year, you’ll be able to locate those who can help with legal problems on the Clicklaw HelpMap.
Want to learn about the law? You can access resources that help you learn and teach about the laws that affect British Columbians and how the legal system works.
Interested in law reform? You can access resources that feature reform and research of laws and legal innovations in British Columbia.
Visit Clicklaw at www.clicklaw.bc.ca
Rare Disease Foundation
Please find below a reminder regarding the upcoming 3rd annual Rare Disease Foundation Parent Picnic on Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Maritime Museum in Vanier Park.
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Technology
Technology: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
We'd love your input to our short survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NFPCLZL.
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What’s New
Designing Your Impact
A Simple & Powerful Communication Skill
"Don't Make Assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life."
~ Miguel Angel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements
Designing Your Impact is a simple skill often overlooked. It serves the person designing his impact to clarify needs and ask for support. And it supports the friend’s peace of mind by reducing the likelihood of assumptions and taking things personally.
FREE LOCAL EVENT: Nicholas Simons MLA will unveil the International, Naturally Autistic®People Awards
Commissioned by ANCA®, local glass artists Wayne & Miyuki of Mellon Glass Studio designed and created these unique awards to be presented during the 2011 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic®People Awards & Convention at the Gala Dinner and Fundraiser event on September 25 at the Holiday Inn, North Vancouver
Tuesday - September 06, 2011
3.00pm - 4.00pm
The ANCA®Store, The Market at Molly's Lane,
Lower Gibsons, Sunshine Coast, B.C.
For more information about the 2011 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic®People Awards & Convention call: 604-886-5720
INVITATION TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO USE BC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & SUNNYHILL HEALTH CENTRE:
PATIENT & FAMILY STAKEHOLDER MEETING - BC Children’s and BC Women’s Redevelopment Project/Draft Conceptual Design Consultation
The BC Children’s and BC Women’s Redevelopment Project Team is inviting you to participate in the Draft Conceptual Design Consultation for the Redevelopment Project. The Draft Conceptual Design stage includes general information about the proposed site and the proposed locations of clinical programs and their relative location to each other.
Stakeholder Consultation is being undertaken from August 22 – September 16, 2011 to gather input on the Draft Conceptual Design.
You are invited to attend the following patient & family stakeholder meeting as part of the consultation:
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Thursday, September 8 |
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12:00 - 2:00pm |
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LOCATION |
Room K0 - 155 |
Please confirm your attendance by reply email to Max.Tobias@cw.bc.caor call 1-855-857-3897 by Monday, August 29, 2011.
Please RSVP with the following information:
o Your name
o Meeting date and time (as noted above)
o Best phone number to be reached at
Space is limited therefore, attendance will be determined on a first come, first served basis.
Parking costs will be covered and refreshments will be served. For more information please see attached document.
PLEASE PASS ON TO ANYONE WHO HAS USED BC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
First Call BC - Messages to the Council of the Federation Premiers Meeting
As the Council of the Federation (provincial premiers) meets in Vancouver this week, advocates are mobilizing to ensure that poverty reduction is on the table for the premiers’ discussion.
Read on…
Supreme court will hear North Vancouver family’s dyslexia case
BY JANE SEYD, NORTH SHORE NEWS JUNE 30, 2011
"...Moore said having the Supreme Court agree to hear the case is tremendously important, because it will set a precedent about the way education for kids with special needs is handled across the country.
“I’m feeling very optimistic,” he said. “These are the smartest judges in the land. I have a lot of faith in
their ability to see right from wrong.”
Moore said it’s important for him to pursue the case, even though his son Jeff — now 24 — has long
since graduated from high school. Moore said Jeff only succeeded in school after Moore and his wife
enrolled him in an expensive private school that specializes in helping kids with learning disabilities..."
Read on...
BC self Advocacy Foundation: Welcome to our first No More Barriers e-newsletter from the BC Self Advocacy Foundation!
http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=55e047aca415fee450d19ba9b&id=da0add49b8&e=3f0ea8a8ac
About our blog writers:
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David Johnston lives in Dawson Creek and is passionate about the rights of people with disabilities. David is also a talented chef who enjoys preparing dishes from around the world.
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Sheenagh Morrison is from Victoria and enjoys traveling. Sheenagh loves her job at Beacon Hill Children’s Farm delivering baby goats. She is respected by many for all her work in the community.
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Lyle Lexier lives in Vancouver and is interested in foreign languages, music and dinosaurs. He speaks Hebrew, French, Spanish and German. Lyle loves classical music and opera and is a huge fan of the Vancouver Canucks.
We believe we all hold a piece of our story and have a responsibility to write the next chapter together.
Recent Blog articles:
Respect for Diversity
Travelling with a Disability
Respect for People
Free Energy Saving Kit
If you live in a lower-income household, you’re probably eligible to get a free Energy Saving Kit from BCCPD. We're handing out kits from BC Hydro's PowerSmart program. It’s packed full of products and information that anyone can use to make a home more comfortable, more affordable, and a little easier on the planet. See below or call BCCPD at 604-872-1278.
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Workshops and Upcoming Events
Rare Disease Foundation
We are pleased to announce the third annual Rare Disease Foundation Family Picnic. Sunday August 28 from 11- 3 pm Maritime Museum, Vancouver
Fun, food, raffle prizes!
This is a special occasion for parents who have children with rare diseases to meet with other parents and other children. It will also be a great opportunity for the whole Rare Disease Foundation community to meet, socialize and have fun! We are inviting parents, friends, neighbours, relatives, medical workers and researchers and their families to come together. There will be free admission to the Maritime Museum for picnic attendees. Come on out and have a great time!
We would appreciate knowing numbers to arrange for food so please RSVP to families@rarediseasefoundation.org or rrupps@cw.bc.ca
Teaching Social Thinking
Presented by: Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC SLP
Co-Sponsored by School District 23 & The Ministry of Children and Family Development
About the Workshop
This workshop is designed for parents and professionals
striving for a better understanding of the needs of those
on the Autism Spectrum who are verbal, including those
with High-Functioning Autism. Participants will learn not only functional treatment strategies they can use both at
school and at home, but they will also better understand why these students react and respond the way they do.
For more information
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