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Next meeting
The office is closed for the summer, although we shall continue to check our mail and e-mail.
Our next meeting will be at
Rocmaura at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday 14th September 2010. This will be a
Regular Meeting, which all members and non-members are invited to
attend, plus an Executive Meeting.
To quote the cake at our pizza party in June:
Have a great summer!
Introducing Camera Mouse
Boston College has made
available the results of a research project that makes it possible for
people who have control of their head movements to control a computer
mouse. All that is required is a web cam attached to the computer. The
software is a FREE download from www.cameramouse.org.
Camera Mouse is in use around
the world in homes, schools, assistive technology centres and physical
rehabilitation centres. Over 4,000 copies are downloaded each month.
Putting the Puzzle
Together
Understanding Needs and
Making Inclusion Work
Published by the Cerebral
Palsy Association of BC
The long awaited updated version of
Putting the Puzzle Together has finally arrived! This manual is a- must-have
for teachers, parents, health care workers, and anyone interested in making
their community more inclusive. It offers an overview of 33 different health
conditions such as Cerebral Palsy and Tourette’s Syndrome, and offers insights
on associated learning challenges. Information is provided on creating an
Individual Education Plan, modifying course materials and various communication,
mobility and educational aids. To order your copy phone the BC Cerebral Palsy
Association at 604-408-9484 or toll free 1-800-663-0004 or email info@bccerebralpalsy.com. Cost is $30 plus shipping and
handling.
RDSP Calculator
Canada
is the first country to offer the Registered Disability Savings Plan
(RDSP), which is now available at a number of financial
institutions. Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN), the
organization that proposed and researched the RDSP, has an online
calculator to help people with disabilities and their families plan
their approach to this financial tool – you can try different
scenarios and see the projected value of an RDSP. In addition to the calculator, PLAN's web site www.rdsp.com is a one-stop shop for ALL information on the RDSP and many free publication downloads, as well as
a Q&A section where people can post their questions.
2008 Atlantic Cerebral Palsy Association Conference photo
This is the group photo taken at the Atlantic Cerebral Palsy Conference in Saint John in May 2008
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