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[Diane T]

Our first Mid-Island ASBC Community Group meeting this fall will be Wednesday, September 20th. Further details will be posted next week.

Please note that the accounting presentation is now planned for November.

Thanks.
Diane

[Nancy Walton]

I have to echo Sharon's recommendation. We always have Casey's birthday parties at gymnastics and they are so easy!! In our case, Casey has been in a lot of gymnastic classes, so when his friends come to a party there, they are always impressed with how much he can do in the gymnastics.

But as well, the leaders take care of the kids and also control the gift opening. It is a must for autism parents to consider.

nancy

[Sharon Baxter]

Surrey, White Rock, Langley Families –

A few weeks ago I went to my friend’s daughter’s 6th birthday party (she is typically developing). The party was at Splitz in Cloverdale. The party was fantastic.

Splitz is a gymnastics center. It has trampolines, ropes, huge mats, etc. The party was completely organized by the staff at this center- you have to bring your own cake. It was very structured. The employees were very capable of managing 13, six year olds!!

I would highly recommend Splitz for birthday parties for children with the diagnosis of autism. Our kids as well as the peers will have a great time, and most importantly it is a very structured environment. Birthday parties are typically very difficult for children with autism to succeed at, due to the great lengths of unstructured down time that usually occur. At Splitz all of the activities were well organized, and fun! The kids were engaged the entire time.

I would recommend Splitz for birthday parties ages 5 to 9 or 10, for both boys and girls.

This Saturday, Sept. 9th, Splitz is having a free open house from 11 to 3. This could be a great opportunity for a family outing and to check the location out for future birthday parties.

Splitz is located at 17533 64th Avenue, Surrey, BC, 604-575-8425, http://www.splitzgymnastics.com

Sharon Baxter, MA, BCBA
Behavioural Consultant

[Lisa Yi]

Hello everyone!!!
I am looking for a swimming instructor for my eight-year old son. I live in Yaletown in downtown. There is a swimming pool in our building. If anybody is interesed, please contact me at (604)219-0090 or e-mail me at philip98@canada.com
Thank you

Lisa

[Lisa Yi]

Hello everyone!!!
I would like to know how the funding system of autism of Alberta is. Do they provide the funding as soon as the family moves to Alberta?
How are the schools for autistic kids if there are any?
Thanks a million

[David Chan]

Sometimes you ask yourself, what the H-ll you're thinking, The boy had watched a movie about go kart racing last year, and had harrassed us about going in a go kart. I'm thinking We are going to let this child operate a motorize vehicale, like sure.

It was a nice day today,so His therapist, mom, sister and I all went to the go kart track.

The first circut, Mr. P rode shotgun, and His Therpist did the driving.

Next circut, 10 minutes later. Therapist riding shotgun, Mr. P at the helm. They rode for 10 minutes around the course. In the beginning, His therapist was holding on to the wheel, part of the time, but by the end, it was all Mr. P. I have photos.

Every time we take on something, whether is driving a go Kart, Math, swimming, it 's with a sense of hesitation, and a modicum of doubt. But sometimes you just have to say, "what the —-" and dive in anyway.

No guts No glory.

Who knows what he will try next, The things that he and all of our kids can experience is limited only by our imagination.

Onward and upward; next week we start Grade 9

what the —- were we thinking.

Dave
Mr. P's Dad

[Deleted User]

I currently am a Behavioral Interventionist (uncertified) for a child who has both CP and Autism. I started volunteering with the Pacific Riding Developing Abilities Association a year-and-a-half ago. I had struck up a very strong relationship with this child, and his mother has hired me to be a BI.

If anyone else is interested in speaking with me to work with their child (mornings), please call me at 604 539 2317.

I would also be interested in getting additional training, and appreciate any information your organization might have.

Sincerely,
Melanie Panabaker, BA COMMUN

email address

jamespanabaker@telus.net

[Super Dad]

If you plan to go to the PNE, please be aware that along with the purchase of your child's junior ride pass, you can get a special pass that allows you to:

1. bypass all lineups, and
2. ride for free with your child.

Here is the confirmation from the PNE:

Please go with your child to the Guest Services Booth in Playland (located adjacent to the Waveswinger ride) and speak with them regarding an "all day exit pass." We utilize this pass for individuals that have a medical/developmental or other condition that would make it difficult to stand in lines for an extended period of time.
  
Keith Stoneman,
Assistant Manager,
PNE Guest Services

[Paul & Christel Vigoren]

Revenue Canada – CPP/EI Appeals

Has anyone, upon starting up an ABA team, gone to Revenue Canada to determine whether you are a) hiring workers in an employer-employee (master-servant) relationship and would require to send in employer contributions for benefits such as EI, Pension, etc or b) hiring self-employed workers, who would be personally responsible for claiming their income with RC.

I’d be very interested in finding out which category your workers fell into – please read on….

I posted about 6 months ago as a former BI, Darlene, wanted to claim for maternity benefits. We had always treated our workers as self-employed. After we answered a myriad of questions with Revenue Canada, and submitted her initial contract with us, etc, her claim was denied. She then appealed this to the CPP/EI Appeals Division. So I submitted a bulletin regarding the Joris case in Windsor, Ontario who won a battle against Canada Revenue that her 4 support workers were self-employed and therefore not insurable. That was the only case I could find regarding this issue – although the appeals officer told me that they had looked at other cases as well to make their decision.

After several months, on June 6th, I was informed that Darlene had lost her appeal – that her “employment was not insurable for the following reason: You performed services under a contract for services …issued under subsection 93(3) of the Employment Insurance Act. It is based on paragraph 5(1)(a)…” I thought the issue was now behind us. I have now received notification that she has since appealed to the Tax Court of Canada. She did this based on “the determination of the Appeals Division of the CCRA is incorrect and not supported by the facts. She attests she was in an employer/employee relationship (“master-servant”) and subject to the direct control of a supervisor, as well as that of the employer….the Appeals Officer ..has offered no reasons for the decision that this work did not constitute insurable employment and it is unclear how the decision was arrived at….contends the decision is unreasonably and contrary to common and established law and does not reflect an inquiry into, for example, the “combined force of the whole scheme of operations”….or evidence of contemplation of the element of “control” having been considered…” Her representative (who is not a lawyer – but has the legal lingo down pat) has requested, under FOI process, a rationale for their decision.

I have 45 days to submit a Notice of Intervention if I wish to participate in this appeal – which I have now done. This ensures that I will have some control – that I will be informed of the justice lawyer’s name representing the Ministry, any progress of the case, date of hearing, etc; I will be also able to see what other cases and documentation they are looking at. It is now CCRA against Darlene. The appeals officer told me that this whole area is grey. If I lose, I will be sent a bill which would include the employer contribution of benefits plus a penalty. The litigation officer informed me the tax court is still an informal hearing, and it’s outcome will not be precedentible. However, if it goes to federal court, and I lost, it could set precedence.

So, if any of you out there have had Revenue Canada initially determine that your workers are self-employed and the reasons that decision was based on, I’d like to know. Or if it was determined it was an employer/employee relationship, I’d like to know about that too. Your input is much appreciated. Please respond on this site or contact me at hikingisgreat@hotmail.com.

[Dorothy Ray]

Oops! Sorry about the double-post! I thought the first one had been lost when my 5 year old shut me out of my desktop!
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