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[Sabrina Freeman]

Finding Religion to End Run Autism Education Discrimination http://www.autismpundit.com

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Safe and Secure
Six steps to planning the future for a loved one with a disability

by
Al Etmanski
Advocate and best-selling author
President of Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)

at
7:00pm, Tues Feb 21

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

TOPIC:

This is a presentation on the six steps to creating friendship, community, and financial security for a loved one with a disability: Clarifying Your Vision, Building Relationships, Controlling the Home Environment, Preparing for Decision-Making, Developing Your Will and Estate Plan, and Securing Your Plan.

GUEST SPEAKER:

Al Etmanski is one of the most important disability advocates in the world. As president and co-founder of Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN), he led the successful campaign to establish the world’s first Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). He has helped families across Canada and globally to address the financial and social well-being of their loved ones with disabilities, particularly after the parents are gone.

Al is the author of two best-selling books: “A Good Life – For you and your relative with a disability” and “Safe and secure – Six steps to creating a personal future plan for people with disabilities.” These books provide a road map for families to plan for a good life and a positive future, one that is grounded in solid relationships and real opportunity.

Al is a founding member of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation’s Social Innovation Generation (SIG) collaboration. Elected as a global Ashoka Fellow in 2003, he also holds a faculty position at John McKnight’s Asset Based Community Development Institute. He has received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal, Simon Fraser University’s Distinguished Leadership Award, the City of Vancouver Civic Merit Award and the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to Dragos at <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Sabrina Freeman]

We Parents Need to Improve our Chess Game http://www.autismpundit.com

[Ramin Joubin]

Hello folks,

I'm a male ABA junior therapist seeking a temporary junior therapist position.

I have a BA Honors in Psychology and a few years experience in ABA (with references), but unfortunately can not make a 1 year commitment at the moment due to other potential obligations, though this may change later.

I can fill at least a 2-3 month position if this becomes useful to anyone.

You can call me at 604-971-1244 or email me at : rjoubin@gmail.com. My name is Ramin Joubin.

Have a nice day !

[Sabrina Freeman]

Fyi, here's the response to the LA Times story from ASAT.

http://www.asatonline.org/media_watches/72

Enjoy!

Sabrina

[Sabrina Freeman]

Chalk one up for the good guys! http://www.autismpundit.com/
We need to support this hero!

[Sabrina Freeman]

2012 Winter Issue of ASAT's Free Newsletter out today!!! http://www.asatonline.org/pdf/winter2012.pdf

This is really worth subscribing to! It has a create clinical corner as well as research summaries. Check it out!

Sabrina

[Dione Costanzo]

From the ABA Support Network:

Tonight's Tax Talk will take place at 1630 154th Street. This is in a condo complex called Carlton Court. The building is on the North East corner of 16th Ave and 154th Street (or Best on the White Rock side). There is limited parking, so try to carpool if possible. Parking is available on 16A Avenue in the 15400 block (east) and 17th Ave in the 15300 block (west). BE CAREFUL of "no parking" and 1 hour limit parking signs and fire hydrants.
They love to ticket here because it's close to Peace Arch Hospital.

Come to the front entrance of the Condo and Nancy will let you in.

There are a few spots left please rsvp to dione@abasupportnetwork.com if you haven't already and you would like to attend.

[Stella Li]

Don't miss the opportunity to view this special documentary and meet two exceptional advocates in the autism community…

The Burnaby ASBC parent group presents the recently released documentary…
(Friday Jan 27th 10am-12noon at the Autism Society of BC)

Medicare’s Orphans

We have a Medicare system in our country that purports to be universal, yet it excludes from coverage the only effective science-based treatment: ABA IBI from children with autism.

The minimal funding which exists today in BC ($22,000 under 6 and $6,000 from 6 to 18) provided through the Ministry of Children and Families is completely discretionary, not secure or protected by legislation and could end tomorrow. This is simply wrong.

Take this great opportunity to join Jean Lewis and David Marley, long-time treatment advocates, film producers and co-founders of Medicare for Autism Now! discuss:

· Why they made this film…

· Why did they make it now… and most importantly –

· How can you secure and protect your child’s treatment funding now and in the future?

Date: Friday, January 27, 2012

Time: 10am to 12noon

Venue: Autism Society of BC, #303-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby

RSVP to Stella at shui@autismbc.ca before Jan 23rd.

For information about Medicare for Autism Now! http://www.medicareforautismnow.org

Within the political spectrum of this province and country, there is no natural band containing children. They can only get onto the political agenda by exception, and only through sustained action by parents who have the energy and skill to keep attention focused on children with special needs.

Joe Greene, Former Deputy Minister of Social Services, PEI

[Sabrina Freeman]

The widely known “Secret” is being tested… Finally! http://www.autismpundit.com

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