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Dione Costanzo
ParticipantNEWS RELEASE
Applied Behaviour Analysis Support NetworkFor immediate release: September 20, 2009:
Parents Oppose MCFD Announcement Regarding Elimination of Direct Funding
Surrey: Since the announcement of the cancellation of Direct Funding for autism services, members of the ABA Support Network have made it clear that they are opposed to such a move. On the governments part, there is no financial gain to eliminating Direct Funding. On our part, the right to choose our own service providers is at risk.
Within the last decade, during a time of Invoice Funding, the government would only allow autism services from a select few government run agencies. Parents had to pay for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) out of their own pocket to bring in quality ABA service providers that were not part of the governments programs. After the Auton lawsuit in 2002, the Liberal government did finally put Direct Individualized Funding into place. This allowed parents to fund their childrens ABA programs, and build a strong, quality base of ABA service providers in BC.
The shift away from subsidizing government agencies has lead to improved access to quality ABA programs. In the future, different politicians or bureaucrats could shift back to limiting access to government agencies. This will be more difficult to do if Direct Funding is still in place.
For this reason, the ABA Support Network is adamantly opposed to eliminating the Direct Funding option for parents of children with autism. We hope that the current government will leave us with a safer option for our children regardless of who wins the next election.
Contact: Dione Costanzo
Phone: 604-535-1162The ABA Support Network is a newly formed non-profit society that is based in Surrey, BC. Our mission is to improve access to quality Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment and support in the home and in the community for children, youth and adults who need it. http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
ParticipantNEWS RELEASE
Applied Behaviour Analysis Support NetworkFor immediate release: September 20, 2009:
Parents Oppose MCFD Announcement Regarding Elimination of Direct Funding
Surrey: Since the announcement of the cancellation of Direct Funding for autism services, members of the ABA Support Network have made it clear that they are opposed to such a move. On the governments part, there is no financial gain to eliminating Direct Funding. On our part, the right to choose our own service providers is at risk.
Within the last decade, during a time of Invoice Funding, the government would only allow autism services from a select few government run agencies. Parents had to pay for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) out of their own pocket to bring in quality ABA service providers that were not part of the governments programs. After the Auton lawsuit in 2002, the Liberal government did finally put Direct Individualized Funding into place. This allowed parents to fund their childrens ABA programs, and build a strong, quality base of ABA service providers in BC.
The shift away from subsidizing government agencies has lead to improved access to quality ABA programs. In the future, different politicians or bureaucrats could shift back to limiting access to government agencies. This will be more difficult to do if Direct Funding is still in place.
For this reason, the ABA Support Network is adamantly opposed to eliminating the Direct Funding option for parents of children with autism. We hope that the current government will leave us with a safer option for our children regardless of who wins the next election.
Contact: Dione Costanzo
Phone: 604-535-1162The ABA Support Network is a newly formed non-profit society that is based in Surrey, BC. Our mission is to improve access to quality Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment and support in the home and in the community for children, youth and adults who need it. http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
ParticipantNEWS RELEASE
ABA Support NetworkFor immediate release: September 17, 2009:
In response to MCFDs Announcement Regarding Changes to Autism Programs
At first glance it may seem to make fiscal sense to get rid of an elite program which costs $5 million per year and offers limited services to very few families. However, the Ministers announcement of how that money is going to be reallocated does not address the real need of children with autism which is improved access to quality autism treatment.
For families running a high cost, home-based ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) program this $2,000 is a drop in the bucket and has a limited effect when there are not enough quality service providers to fulfill their needs.
Children with autism and their families would be much better served if the Government focused on building capacity of quality ABA service in the province. $5 million could create a University Chair in ABA with a focus on autism. This would make a lasting difference in the lives of all autistic children, not just in BC but across the country. This would also address the Governments concern of expanding quality services to rural areas as there would be a centralized training facility for well qualified ABA service providers.
Contact: Dione Costanzo
ABA Support Network
Phone: 604-535-1162The ABA Support Network is a newly formed non-profit society that is based in Surrey, BC. Our mission is to improve access to quality Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment and support in the home and in the community for children and adults who need it.
ParticipantNEWS RELEASE
ABA Support NetworkFor immediate release: September 17, 2009:
In response to MCFDs Announcement Regarding Changes to Autism Programs
At first glance it may seem to make fiscal sense to get rid of an elite program which costs $5 million per year and offers limited services to very few families. However, the Ministers announcement of how that money is going to be reallocated does not address the real need of children with autism which is improved access to quality autism treatment.
For families running a high cost, home-based ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) program this $2,000 is a drop in the bucket and has a limited effect when there are not enough quality service providers to fulfill their needs.
Children with autism and their families would be much better served if the Government focused on building capacity of quality ABA service in the province. $5 million could create a University Chair in ABA with a focus on autism. This would make a lasting difference in the lives of all autistic children, not just in BC but across the country. This would also address the Governments concern of expanding quality services to rural areas as there would be a centralized training facility for well qualified ABA service providers.
Contact: Dione Costanzo
ABA Support Network
Phone: 604-535-1162The ABA Support Network is a newly formed non-profit society that is based in Surrey, BC. Our mission is to improve access to quality Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment and support in the home and in the community for children and adults who need it.
ParticipantHi everyone
If there are any families out there that have received EIBI services in the past please contact me at dionec@shaw.ca
Cheers and thanks
DioneParticipantTHANK YOU! from the ABA Support Network
To all the families that generously donated to our July 3 Toy Sale and all the families that attended:
All money raised goes to support the ABA Support Network, a non-profit society
The sale was a great success and a wonderful opportunity for families to network, socialize and shop for toys and therapy supplies. This popular event will be held again in the fall – watch for details!
The ABA Support Network….Giving the ABA Community a Voice
ParticipantParticipantABA Support Network Toy Sale/Pizza Night Social
location: 1176 Keil Crescent, White Rock (off Cliff, 3 blocks West of Stayte Street)
Thursday, June 4 6-9PMParticipantABA Support Network Toy Sale/Pizza Night Social
location: 1176 Keil Crescent, White Rock (off Cliff, 3 blocks West of Stayte Street)
Thursday, June 4 6-9PMParticipantABA Support Network TOY SALE/PIZZA NIGHT SOCIAL! is this Thurs., June 4 from 6-9pm!
$10 per ticket ($15 per couple), available at the door. Includes pizza and wine or pop.
PLEASE RSVP TODAY to dionec@shaw.ca
Please contact Dione if you have toys and/or therapy materials to donate and we will arrange a drop off for you.
This promises to be a fun evening and a great opportunity for families to clear out OR acquire much needed therapy materials at reasonable prices.
All money raised goes to support the ABA Support Network meetings and website.
Please let us know if you are attending!
The ABA Support Network….Giving the ABA Community A Voice
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