[Dione Costanzo]

Medicare for Autism Now!

WHAT: Rally – Come and find out how you can make your vote count!

WHEN: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

WHERE: Eaglequest Golf Club, 7778-152nd St., Surrey, BC V3S 3M4

Parents, professionals and advocates will gather at the Eaglequest Golf Club in Surrey on October 4th in support of Medicare for Autism Now!

The “Medicare for Autism Now!” national campaign is focussed on creating policy change to make ABA/IBI treatment available for all Canadians diagnosed with autism, regardless of age or where they live.

During this election we will support candidates in specific constituencies across Canada, including BC, Ontario and the Maritimes, regardless of party affiliation, who will publicly commit to supporting legislation which will amend the Canada Health Act to include autism treatment under Medicare.

We need to let those who govern and those who wish to govern know that they are going to be held accountable at the ballot box in this federal election.

You can help end the discrimination against some of the most vulnerable Canadians!

FAMILY EVENT – bring the kids! There will be toys, crafts, games and face painting! Parent supervised – please bring a small snack for your child!

Featured speakers will include:
Dr Sabrina Freeman * Jean Lewis * Beverley Sharpe
Dr. Glen Davies * Louise Witt * Dr. Melvin deLevie
David Marley * Dave Chan * Dione Costanzo

** GIFT BASKET RAFFLE ** ** 50/50 DRAW **
** PLENTY OF FREE PARKING **
For more information or to find out how you can help, go to: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org/

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi Everyone,

Please take a few minutes to check out the Medicare for Autism Now! blog at

http://medicareforautismnow.blogspot.com/.

It has recently been updated with footage of Jean Lewis' Canada AM interview, as well as news from the Medicare for Autism Now! information booth on Granville Island in June.

Please check out the blog and pass the link to all your contacts.

Thanks!

MEDICARE FOR AUTISM NOW!

[Dione Costanzo]

Add American Airlines to your list for letter writing…"Autistic Toddler Kicked off Airplane". This would be a good time to post experiences and travel tips. I have not been kicked off a plane (yet) but have experienced irate passengers who have complained that my kid was bothering them (for kicking the seat).

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=6223045

[Dione Costanzo]

Join Us For a Fun-Raising Party!

FEAT of BC/Medicare for Autism Now!
Buffet Dinner Featuring Grilled Salmon

Saturday, June 21, 2008
7-10PM at the Home of Dione and Marc

Stay Connected!
Get a campaign update! Hear what steps are next!
Help raise awareness and support! Have fun!

This is a free event. Wine and donations graciously accepted.

Please contact dionec@shaw.ca for more details

We look forward to seeing you there!

FEAT of BC

[Dione Costanzo]

Senior and Line Therapists Required for Home ABA Program

Run under the supervision of Kathryn Theroux of the ABLE Clinic. Great opportunity to learn under one of the top Behavioral Consultants in the province.

5 year old boy – happy, bright and progressing very well in his ABA program. Lots of functional speech and we are working on social, behavior and academic skills to get him ready for Kindergarden in the fall.

Team of 4 therapists have worked together for over one year – need a good, strong Lead to bring them to the next level.

Requirements for Lead :

– 3-5 years ABA experience, including Lead on at least 1 other team (references required)
– Proven supervision and leadership skills
– Able to travel to the Newton area of Surrey
– Schedule will include 1-2 shifts per week (3 hours each), 1.5 hours admin per week, 1 hour overlaps with each therapist once every 2 weeks, 2 hour bi-weekly team meeting

Please send resume to dionec@shaw.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

UpComing FEAT of BC Event!!!

Join Us For a Fun-Raising Party!

FEAT of BC/Medicare for Autism Now!
Buffet Dinner Featuring Grilled Salmon

Saturday, June 21, 2008
7-10PM at the Home of Dione and Marc

Stay Connected!
Get a campaign update! Hear what steps are next!
Help raise awareness and support! Have fun!

If you are interested in attending

Please contact Dione at dionec@shaw.ca for an invitation

This is a free event. Wine and donations graciously accepted.

We look forward to seeing you there!

FEAT of BC

[Dione Costanzo]

Senior Therapist Required for Home ABA Program

Run under the supervision of Kathryn Theroux of the ABLE Clinic. Great opportunity to learn under one of the top Behavioral Consultants in the province.

5 year old boy – happy, bright and progressing very well in his ABA program. Lots of functional speech and we are working on social, behavior and academic skills to get him ready for Kindergarden in the fall.

Team of 4 therapists have worked together for over one year – need a good, strong Lead to bring them to the next level.

Requirements:

– 3-5 years ABA experience, including Lead on at least 1 other team (references required)
– Proven supervision and leadership skills
– Able to travel to the Newton area of Surrey
– Schedule will include 1-2 shifts per week (3 hours each), 1.5 hours admin per week, 1 hour overlaps with each therapist once every 2 weeks, 2 hour bi-weekly team meeting

Please send resume to dionec@shaw.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

**** LEAD THERAPIST REQUIRED ****

Our established and stable home based ABA team works under the supervision of Kathryn Thereaux of the Able Clinic.

Our son is 5 years old and his program has been running for over a year.

We need an experienced Lead Therapist immediately to work with our great team.

We live in the Newton area of Surrey. Team meetings are bi-weekly.

Please send resume to me at dionec@shaw.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi Luke's Mama,

I would really like to connect with you can you email me at dionec@shaw.ca?

Cheers,
Dione

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone,

Well what can I say about the Rally today except ****WOW****

While we were hoping for 200 people closer to 400 people showed up, and many more sent their support as they could not make it.

Sabrina, Jean, Dave, Louise, Dubravka, Dave, Dr Davie, Dr DeLevie, Bev, Stephan Marinoiu and Harold Doherty – all spoke from the heart and touched everyone there. THANK YOU to all of you for sharing your stories and spreading the word. As a member of the audience I watched many jaws drop as people heard how the Canadian government has discriminated against and continually ignored the plight of hundreds of thousands of Canadians with autism.

I am so proud to have had so many family members and friends out showing their support today. Obviously the word is spreading, support is growing and we are going to see some major changes leading up to and during the next election.

Thank you again to everyone that attended today and making it such a major success.

Please tune into News 1130, Global News and CTV that are running stories on todays event.

MEDICARE FOR AUTISM NOW!!

Cheers,
Dione

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