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[Joelle and Leighton]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

For those with an interest in Education, Special Needs Children, Psychology, or any other career involving children:

Please read the following:

We are seeking people that would like to work with our son, Jordan. Jordan is 11 years old. He loves the computer, math, volleyball and enjoys swimming. He has some difficulty learning. Jordan has high functioning Autism. He is involved in a Treatment Program called Lovaas-Type Applied Behavior Analysis. He’s been in this program for 7-½ years. If hired, you would be helping Jordan carry on conversations; you would help him with his homework and help him with other learning deficiencies.

The job of Therapist/Tutor would require a commitment of 6 – 12 hours per week. Each shift would be 2 ½ – 3 ½ hours long. Therefore, you could easily work around your university schedule. Experience working with autistic children would be preferred but is not mandatory. Training will be provided.

Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability and a willingness to learn are required. Energy and a positive attitude is a must.

We’re looking for people that are available to work after school hours and possibly on weekends. Weekday hours while school is in session are from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. During the summer therapy/tutor sessions will be earlier in the day.

Therapy/Tutor sessions will take place in our home located in East Chilliwack, BC. Therapists/Tutors will be paid $9.00 to $13.00 per hour depending on experience. A minimum of a one (1) year commitment is required. Only apply if you are a natural at relating to children. A current criminal record check will be required.

If interested, please send a copy of your resume with a covering letter by facsimile at a number listed below:

Contact Joelle Lefaivre:
Lovaas Therapy Job Offer

Facsimile: 604-853-5281 ATTN: Leighton

[Joelle and Leighton]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

For those with an interest in Education, Special Needs Children, Psychology, or any other career involving children:

Please read the following:

We are seeking people that would like to work with our son, Jordan. Jordan is 11 years old. He loves the computer, math, volleyball and enjoys swimming. He has some difficulty learning. Jordan has high functioning Autism. He is involved in a Treatment Program called Lovaas-Type Applied Behavior Analysis. He’s been in this program for 7-½ years. If hired, you would be helping Jordan carry on conversations; you would help him with his homework and help him with other learning deficiencies.

The job of Therapist/Tutor would require a commitment of 6 – 12 hours per week. Each shift would be 2 ½ – 3 ½ hours long. Therefore, you could easily work around your university schedule. Experience working with autistic children would be preferred but is not mandatory. Training will be provided.

Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability and a willingness to learn are required. Energy and a positive attitude is a must.

We’re looking for people that are available to work after school hours and possibly on weekends. Weekday hours while school is in session are from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. During the summer therapy/tutor sessions will be earlier in the day.

Therapy/Tutor sessions will take place in our home located in East Chilliwack, BC. Therapists/Tutors will be paid $9.00 to $13.00 per hour depending on experience. A minimum of a one (1) year commitment is required. Only apply if you are a natural at relating to children. A current criminal record check will be required.

If interested, please send a copy of your resume with a covering letter by facsimile at a number listed below:

Contact Joelle Lefaivre:
Lovaas Therapy Job Offer

Facsimile: 604-853-5281 ATTN: Leighton

[Andrew Kavchak]

Hi Folks,

Thanks to every one in BC who attended the press conference on Friday with Peter Stoffer, et al. I wish I could have been there!

And thanks Cathy for the message about the hoots and hollers. Believe me, I appreciate everything that you guys are doing out west too! Shortly after my son was diagnosed in 2003 I heard about the Auton case going to the SCC and it became clear to me that FEAT of BC was the country's leading advocacy group. Today I believe that more than ever before.

For your information, an autism protest will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 11am in front of Queen's Park in Toronto to mark the first anniversary of the Deskin/Wynberg decision of the Ontario Superior Court and to ask the government to keep their election promise and drop the appeal. A friend of mine in Ottawa, Sam Yassine, is organizing a simultaneous rally in front of Premier Dalton McGuinty's constituency office here in Ottawa. We just can't let up. Go! Go! Go!

Cheers!
Andrew

[Cathy Fitzhugh]

Hey Everyone,

I too had a fantastic time at the rally yesterday.
I'd like to thank all of the organizers and speakers.
It always feels so amazing to be surrounded with people who "get it."

Andrew: Peter mentioned you and you got a rip-roaring round of applause and hoots and hollers. We all here, appreciate everything you are doing for us there.

One of the biggest, and most obvious points that Peter Stoffer and others made is that: this should no longer be a POLITICAL issue. It's a MEDICAL issue. A point we all have to continue to drive home to idiotic and narrow minded politians who are still resisting.

We can't stop fighting.
Good job everyone and thanks again for everything.

Cathy

[Mike & Jean]

I would like to thank all the parents, therapists, friends and supporters who attended the Peter Stoffer Press Conference yesterday.

We had a great turn-out, over 100 people. Supporters made it loud and clear, "Medicare for Autism Now!"

The speakers included: Peter Stoffer, Peter Julian, Dawn Black, Glen Davies, Roxanne Black and Sabrina Freeman. The common theme in all their remarks was; the inclusion of IBI/ABA into Medicare is a non-partisan issue. All the political parties need to work together in order to get this legislation passed. As parents of children with autism, and, as voters, we expect nothing less.

There were a variety of media represented, CKNW Radio News, CBC Radio, Channel M and Fairchild TV. The Burnaby NOW and The New Westminster Record were also going to run stories this weekend.

Peter Stoffer emphasized how parents and supporters across Canada need to contact their local MPs to demand that the new Conservative Government include autism treatment funding into their budget…..so….pick up the phone and make the call!

Once again, thanks to all who came out to make this event a success!

[Theresa Jouan]

CHANGE OF ROOM FOR FEATBC SENIOR WORKSHOP!

Regarding the FEATBC Senior Workshop on March 25th, 2006:

Please note- due to scheduling difficulties, there has been a change
of room for this workshop! The room listed on the registration form
will NOT be where the workshop is located- please do not go to that
room!

While we are at the same address, we are in a different part of the
building- on the 'Guilford Recreation' side of the building.

Room: Craftsroom #2

Directions:
proceed to walk away from the espresso bar towards the opposite
entrance into the building. When you are almost at the doors, you will
see a hallway (opposite the washrooms) where a sign reading
'Craftsroom #1' will be posted. The very next room in this hallway is
Craftsroom #2 where we will be located.

Please forward this information on to anyone who is coming to the
workshop- we will also have signs posted but want to make sure that
everyone gets to the correct location!

Thank you so much for your patience in this matter,

Theresa Tournemille
Workshop Co-Leader

[Theresa Jouan]

CHANGE OF ROOM FOR FEATBC SENIOR WORKSHOP!

Regarding the FEATBC Senior Workshop on March 25th, 2006:

Please note- due to scheduling difficulties, there has been a change of room for this workshop! The room listed on the registration form will NOT be where the workshop is located- please do not go to that room!

While we are at the same address, we are in a different part of the building- on the 'Guilford Recreation' side of the building.

Room: Craftsroom #2

Directions:
proceed to walk away from the espresso bar towards the opposite entrance into the building. When you are almost at the doors, you will see a hallway (opposite the washrooms) where a sign reading 'Craftsroom #1' will be posted. The very next room in this hallway is Craftsroom #2 where we will be located.

Please forward this information on to anyone who is coming to the workshop- we will also have signs posted but want to make sure that everyone gets to the correct location!

Thank you so much for your patience in this matter,

Theresa Tournemille
Workshop Co-Leader

[Nancy Walton]

Hi Danielle,

I think this Peter Stoffer announcement is going to be more like a celebration. We are celebrating the many politicians coming out in support of us. We are celebrating that this bill will be introduced.

Just by being there, you are supporting these politicians in there bold move to put autism into the Health Care Act.

Nancy

[Mike & Jean]

To Danielle Cross and anyone else wondering what might be required of them if they attend the Peter Stoffer Press Conference on March 24th:

THE ONLY THING THAT IS REQUIRED IS FOR YOU TO COME OUT!

Don't worry – none of us are as informed as we should be – how can we be? Most of us have among other things, children with autism to look after.

Come out, listen to the speakers, talk to other parents, ask questions if you want….just show up!

[Danielle Cross]

In regards to the conference – what do you expect it will be like? I'd like to come out and show my support, but am not up-to-date on all the politics, or as informed as I should be. Is this something where we can show support just by BEING there, cheering, waving a sign, etc., or is it more of a sit quietly, listen, ask questions and answer questions kind of deal?

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