[FEAT BC Admin]

Welcome to the new FEAT BC Chat Board!

Thank you to the founding members of FEAT BC and creators of the FEAT BC Chat Board  for all of their hard work. 

Thank you also to the FEAT BC Board of Directors, who have been behind this project every step of the way.   

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[FEAT BC Admin]

Hi all,

I've come out of hibernation and am now writing a blog on autism. If you'd like to know what I'm up to, go to:
http://www.autismpundit.com
I'll be blogging daily!

You can also follow me on twitter:
@autismpundit.com
Cheers!
Sabrina

[FEAT BC Admin]

Attention all 1000+ FEAT BC Chat Board members:

Re: Future Focus for FEATBC

It has been 12 years since the establishment of FEATBC. During this time we have achieved many goals and fulfilled MUCH of our mission. It is now time to look at the future and decide in which direction FEAT BC needs to go. If you would like to be an active part of FEATBC's future, please e-mail me at skfreeman@featbc.org
Sincerely,

Sabrina

[FEAT BC Admin]

Would Mr. Earl Friesen, or anyone who may have a current telephone number or address for him, please contact me, Maureen Lundell, at (604)895-2827. I have some important information for him.

[FEAT BC Admin]

LEAD THERAPIST CLASS

Tuesday, June 19th 2007: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost: $40.00 (Includes food/beverage)

Richmond Christian Elementary Campus
5240 Woodward Road, Richmond

Topic: "How to Train New Therapists"

Facilitated By: Buffy Paul (Clinical Director – Early Autism Project,ULC
Kimberly Kirsch (Supervisor – Early Autism Project,ULC

RSVP: By Friday, June 15th, 2007
To: veap@wiautism.com

*Class is limited to 30 (Lead Therapists Only Please).*

**For more information please call 604-943-5088 or email us at
veap@wiautism.com**

[FEAT BC Admin]

Hello Everyone,

This is a quick reminder for the group, in view of the recent exchange in the Government Topics room.

Although a spirited debate of ideas related to medically necessary autism treatment is always welcome in this space, personal attacks are not; it is imperative that members of the group respect the rule that personal attacks against other members of the discussion forum are impermissible.

I would encourage everyone to carefully review their prospective posts in the preview window (i.e., please take a breath, have a thoughtful second look) prior to hitting the submit button. Make sure the message is about issues, and not a post that may be interpreted as a personal rant/vent against any member of the group.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining the quality of the FEAT-BC discussion forum.

Board Admin.

[FEAT BC Admin]

FYI for parents in the riding of Mark Warawa MP, and Mary Polak MLA(Langley):

From Member of Parliament Mark Warawa and MLA Mary Polak:

Autism Forum

Langley MP Mark Warawa and MLA Mary Polak are co-hosting a forum for families who wish to ask questions and share concerns regarding Federal and Provincial strategies for Autism.

Wednesday April 11th

5:30pm-7:30pm

Location to be announced based on anticipated attendance.

RSVP by April 9th to confirm seating at 604-534-5955

[FEAT BC Admin]

Hi All,

I thought I'd pass on an opportunity for families in need running ABA programs to receive some funding.

Sabrina

Here's the info:

West Point Grey Academy and ABLE Autism Bursary Program

What is it?

• Two students attending WPGA spearheaded a fundraising event to raise public awareness of autism. Thank you to Ali Harandi and Briana Hungerford who helped raise nearly $7000.00 for families who have children on the Autism Spectrum. These funds were then matched by the Kids Helping Kids Foundation. ABLE Clinic received half of these funds to administer to families in need.

Who is eligible?

• A one-time-only bursary is available to families who are currently running an ABA program.

How much is available to families?

• $100.00 to $500.00 per request
• One request per family

What can the funds be used for?

• A professional consult
• A piece of equipment or software
• Training or workshop attendance
• Other options may be considered

How to apply:

• Complete the application form on the next page and mail or fax to:

ABLE Developmental Clinic
#6 – 15243 – 91st Avenue,
Surrey, BC,
V3R 8P8; or

Fax (604) 584-3457

Questions? Call and leave voice mail for Debbie at 604-584-3450
Please apply by 31 January 2007
West Point Grey Academy and ABLE
Autism Bursary Program
Application Form

How to apply:

Child’s name___________________DOB_______________

Parents’ name(s)__________________________________

Address_________________________________________

Telephone #_______________Diagnosis_______________

Name of behavioural consultant (if applicable) ___________________________

The money will be used for?
Please check appropriate box and describe purpose:
€ professional consult ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Or
€ piece of equipment/ software ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Or
€ workshop or training ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Or
€ other__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

[FEAT BC Admin]

FYI, Jean will be appearing on the Bill Good Show, with Michael Smith, on radio station CKNW, 980 on the AM dial, at 11:00am on Monday, November 13th.

They will be discussing the important successes achieved for parents with an autistic child[ren] as a result of the recent BC Supreme Court decision in the Hewko case.

Jean will also be discussing her upcoming trip to Ottawa, together with Roxanne and Jenn, to mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada's mis-guided and eye-opening decision in the Auton case.

I hope you will be able to tune-in to the program. If not, you can listen to it later by going to the CKNW audio-vault on the InterNet.

Thank you Jean.

[FEAT BC Admin]

This is posted on behalf of a FEATBC parent member:

In regards to Alexei's question-
You might use this web-site to get your starting info on advocacy: http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/publications/resources2.htm#1 There is an excellent brochure called "Speaking up!" which is a parent guide to advocating for students in public schools.

If you look at http://www.knowyourrights.ca/knowyourrights/guardians_special_ed.html you can see there are three different levels of bureaucracy who manage Special Education:

– the Ministry of Education, including the Ministry's Special Education Branch ( read the most important facts from their Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/specialed/ppandg/toc.htm );

– your locally elected school board and senior school district management officials;

– your child's Principal and the school based team.

Don't forget to write to your MLA and keep him/her updated about your child's situation.

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