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[Courtney Mapson]

Hello everyone,

Your wonderful Senior Instructors of the Lower Mainland have been looking for a way that we can help out with the fight to make ABA medically funded and to create academic chairs at Universities in Canada (so we don't have to all leave Canada to pursue a career in the field)…. Well, we've finally come up with a way to help.

We have created and entered a team into the Vancouver Sun Run. The "Medicare for Autism" team is planning on walking united with clipboards and petitions in hand.

The Vancouver Sun Run is expecting upwards of 50,000 people to be in attendance this year – and our goal is to raise awareness about Autism and get signatures. There is always tons of media coverage for the Sun Run and many large teams get in the newspapers and on the news, so why not try and get our cause in the media?

Early registration is due Feb. 10th ($35.00), but you can register until March 10th ($40.00). Registration includes a t-shirt, which will have "Medicare for Autism" on the back.

See below for more information for registration:

The team Medicare for Autism has been registered for The Vancouver Sun Run, Sunday,
April 23, 9 a.m. Please forward this email to all potential team members.

Race Category: 2006 Sun Run Create a Corporate Team
Team Name: Medicare for Autism
Team Number: 3973
Team Captain: Courtney Phillips

To register for this team, if you have not already done so, simply follow the link
below:

https://www.sporg.com/registration?link_type=form&form_id=35210&Team+Number=3...

If you encounter problems using the link above to register:

1. Visit http://www.sunrun.com/team/
2. Click on the Register as a Team Member link
3. Fill out the registration form using the team number as indicated above.

ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED, PLEASE SEND ME A QUICK EMAIL (to cpagemapson@burnabyorthopaedic.com) WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND NAME SO I CAN SEND OUT MORE INFORMATION TO EVERYONE AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE RUN. Also, this will help me to know how many people to expect.

PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ALONG TO FRIENDS/FAMILY ETC!!!

Thank you!

Courtney Phillips
cpaigemapson@burnabyorthopaedic.com

[Diane T]

I apologize for the unintended ambiguity in my previous post.

Just to clarify:

The Mid-Island ASBC Community Group’s February meeting has been cancelled so that those of us who school our children in School District 69 (Qualicum) may attend a meeting about the external review of special education services in our district.

The special education services review meeting will be hosted by the school district, and is intended to collect input from families in the district, so this meeting is ONLY for families of children with special needs who are currently attending a public school in School District 69 (Qualicum).

The School District 69 (Qualicum) external review meeting will be held at:
7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Parksville Conference and Community Centre
132 East Jensen Avenue
Parksville

Thanks.
Diane

[Dave Collyer]

Hi folks,

Well it looks like our search for a qualified consultant continues. As such is the case I was hoping that folks on Van. Island might have a few tips (names) regarding Consultants who have a depth of experience and a proven track record? Anyone?

Failing that I am hopeful that perhaps local families who might be interested in combining resources to bring in an Out of Province agency (LIFE?) to Victoria and area could contact me. If this option interests anyone please let me know:

drcollyer (at) shaw (dot) ca

[Diane T]

The Mid-Island ASBC Community Group’s February meeting has been cancelled.

Members who live in School District 69 (Qualicum) are instead encouraged to attend a meeting the same evening hosted by SD69.

Special Education Services in the district will be undergoing an External Review by Dr. Richard Zigler who is the Director of Instruction for School District 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap). Parents are invited to meet with Dr. Zigler to discuss the strengths and challenges of the district’s special education programs at:

7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Parksville Conference and Community Centre
132 East Jensen Avenue
Parksville

Thanks.
Diane

[Elna Sund]

Hi everyone
I am trying to email Alak M. from the Miles of Smiles clinic but the email address noted on ACTBC keeps bouncing back (milesufsmiles@yahoo.com).
If anyone has her current email address, please send it my way: elna4@yahoo.com
Thanks in advance
Elna S.

[Cathy Fitzhugh]

Hey Again Fellow FEATers,

What do you pay therapists for a day-long workshop?
A private one- with our consultant, in our home?

You can e-mail me at: scissorhappy@shaw.ca

Thanks So Much,
Cathy

[Cathy Fitzhugh]

He Fellow FEAters,

What do you pay therapists for a day-long workshop?
We can't afford much right now, but I want to be as fair as possible.

Thanks So Much,
Cathy

[Patricia Hynds]

Does anyone know of a social skills group for young children with high functioning autism / aspergers in Greater Vancouver?

Hi everyone

I am looking for a program in Greater Vancouver to supplement my son’s home program that uses a group of children and focuses specifically on teaching social skills. Does anyone know of anything like that in Greater Vancouver?

Thank you,

Patricia Hynds

[Patricia Hynds]

Does anyone know of a social skills group for young children with high functioning autism / aspergers in Greater Vancouver?

Hi everyone

I am looking for a program in Greater Vancouver to supplement my son’s home program that uses a group of children and focuses specifically on teaching social skills. Does anyone know of anything like that in Greater Vancouver?

Thank you,

Patricia Hynds

[Dave Collyer]

Last call for those who might want a ride to Vancouver from Victoria for the FEAT intermediate workshop this Saturday. I have room in the van for a few more. If you want a lift let me know by tomorrow night so I can organize pickup and dropoff:

drcollyer <at> shaw<dot> ca

Dave.

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