CPABC Roundtable Summer 2009

7/28/2019 CPABC Roundtable Summer 2009

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WordsfromthePresidenthope everyone has had a great summer.

We denitely have had some very nice

weather, too hot at mes. Well, this will be

summer that I will not soon forget. As

many of you know, I live on the second

oor and I was trapped in my apartment

or two weeks due to the elevator in my

building being out of service. If that was

not bad enough, this all happened during

he heat wave late July and early August.

Aer numerous delays from Os Elevator

nd lack of communicaon from the

Co-op, I decided to take my story to the

media. That sure got people scrambling to

epairing the elevator. I contacted the

media on Tuesday August 11/2009 and the

elevator was xed the very next day. The

Vancouver Sun Newspaper printed the

rcle on Thursday August 13/2009. You

an google my name and the arcle shouldbe near the top of the page. The arcle was

lso picked up by other newspapers across

Canada. It was unfortunate that it took

going to the media to have the elevator

epaired. Fortunately, I was safe and being

well taken care of with the help of friends

nd my daily home support workers. I was

hugely inconvenienced by not being able

o come and go from my home. My situa-

on is not unique as I have heard stories

from others who have been without eleva-

tors from two to four weeks. This I

consider a bit disturbing. There was also a

situaon about one or two years ago about

a housing co-op, in Vancouvers False

Creek, where the elevator needed to be

replaced. The Co-op did not have the

necessary funds and CMHC refused to help

out. That building was without an elevator

for almost a year. I cannot even imagine

how those trapped folks managed for such

a long period of me. Clearly, there needsto be improvements made to the standard

of repairs and customer service from the

elevator industry to reduce the wait me

of repairs to residenal buildings. This was

a bit of a reality check for me as we sll

encounter situaons where people with

disabilies, like myself, are struggling and

baling barriers to be able to come and go

as they please from their homes. We sll

have work to do!

Another cause of concern is the recently

announced nancial challenges of the BC

Government and the impact this will have

on CPABC. There was a scare with the

freezing of BC Gaming funds. These funds

have now been unfrozen and most non-

prot organizaons, like CPABC, are sing

on pins and needles as to the future use

and distribuon of said funds over the next

few years. I have to say that I am worried

that CPABC will receive a signicant redu

on (if any) from the province. At th

moment, CPABC is doing ne nancia

and should be okay for the next year - a

that, we just do not know there is sll to

much uncertainty and many unanswere

quesons. We will explore any, and

other, applicable funding sources - th

includes our members and exisng dono

With this in mind, I ask that you connu

increase, or start to include, CPABC in yo

charitable donaons. Consider a commment to making regular monthly contrib

ons. Every dollar every cent will he

CPABC connue to reach our goals and

there for you. What can you contribute?

CPABC connues to be involved in t

community with representaon of Boa

members to the Provincial Equipment

Assisve Device Commiee and the Eme

gency Planning and Preparedness Ini

ve.

I connue to proudly serve you and th

organizaon to the best of my ability. I ve

much appreciate the diligence and suppo

of the Board of Directors. I also want

acknowledge the dedicaon of our sta

and to our volunteers that help us we

aer week, THANK-YOU!!

Your President,

Craig Langston


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My Dance Story

When I was six months old I was

diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Despite

very limited use of my right arm and leg,

my parents and I were determined that I

live a normal childhood where I would be

involved in sports and other team acvi-es. When I was three years old I wanted

to dance. The Highland dance club was the

only dance class available in town. It was a

perfect t. I was doing what I wanted -

geng exercise, meeng people and

learning skills I would carry with me for the

rest of my life.

Ive been very fortunate to the

degree at which cerebral palsy has

aected me, only hampering the use of my

right limbs. It has always been a part of mylife; so from a very young age Ive adapted

to only using one arm and compensang

for my weak leg. Highland dance strength-

ened my leg and forced me to work with

my arm. Without this exercise and muscle

building, there would have been a much

more noceable dierence between the

two sides of my body.

Dance connues to be a very important

part of my life. I love the ability to express

emoons and stories in a whole new way,

creang art and bringing beauty to the

world. I love the feeling of moving to the

beat of a song and painng a picture with

my body. Its always been my favorite way

to express myself, a chance for me to

escape and just let my body speak for

itself.

When I was in the fourth grade, my

friends and I decided to choreograph a

contemporary dance for our schools

spring talent show. Aer many lunch hours

and a lot of work we came up with some-

thing we could show to the school. We

were all so happy it worked out that it

became a kind of tradion, unl eleventh

grade when the common pressures of high

school caused most of the girls to decidethey were too cool for a dance we made

up ourselves. This didnt stop me and

despite the cauon of a couple of caring

people not to dance, I couldnt stop

myself. Dance is in me and the chance for

me to come up with something that

expresses who I am is something I will

never pass up. Some people made fun of

me for doing a self choreographed dance

alone, on stage, in front of a small town

audience; however, I never looked back. Inthe end it was worth it, the people that

maered supported me. I was proud of

myself for scking to my beliefs.

Dance as if no one is watching is a

phrase that became my mantra over the

een years that I spent Highland dancing.

Due to the limited use I have of my right

arm and leg, when I dance I never look like

the other girls that have complete control

of their bodies. I feel like I dance the same,

but I can't jump as high, point my toes asdenively, move as gracefully, or place

my arm and ngers in the exact posions.

For this reason some people thought I

shouldnt dance. I never placed in any of

the few compeons I went to, and didnt

pass any dance exams aer the rst level. I

never let this stop me because of the joy I

felt when I moved on the oor. I was sll

able to dance with the other girls in my

class and reached the second highest

in my dance theory exams. To my te

Janet, I was just Julia. She never let th

that I was dierent from others sto

from doing what I wanted.

I think I can do anything. I pl

complete my Civil Engineering de

aain a Structural Engineer design

then become an architect. I wouldnt

this condence in my ability withou

great support I have had from peop

my dance teacher and others. The p

that have lled my life have a

supported me in dancing and dealing

my disability. My parents never treate

dierently than my sister. They

understanding when I didnt alway

comfortable doing something.

encouraged me, paid for dance le

and took me to events. My sistehelped me, understood challenges I

and kept me humble. My best f

named my right hand Henry as it

much seems to have a mind of its own

most inuenal person in my dedica

highland dancing was my dance tea

She was always supporve and u

standing of my abilies, without pam

ing me, or leng me take the easy

out. She pushed me to do what she k

could and for that I am grateful.Highland dance has taught me

things - how strong my body really i

responsibilies of a commitment a

never stop trying to make myself b

Ive learned about a dance form tha

part of my heritage. It connects m

something bigger than myself. The l

Ive learned, that Ill never forget, i

with a lile determinaon and

humor you can do anything you set

mind to; no one can stop you from what you want, especially if its some

you love, as I do dance.

Cerebral Palsy Associaon of BC aw

Julia Halipchuk a bursary in 2008. Sh

one of our seven bursary recipien

summer 2008 and is currently stu

architecture at UBC.

By Julia Halipchuck


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If you have cp, or

any disability, just

try; you never knowwhat you can do

unl you try. Just do

it!

These are the words

of Trish McKay, a

Cerebral Palsy Asso-

ciaon of BC Board

Member. Trish was born and raised in

Prince Rupert, BC. A dicult birth le

her with brain damage leading to a

diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Doctorsnially gave her only 24 hours to live,

then 48, and nally a month. And here I

am, smiles the now 36-year-old.

Growing up with a physical disability in

Prince Rupert was frustrang for Trish.

She recalls being the rst child of inclu-

sion at her elementary school the only

kid with a physical disability to be

ntegrated into a regular classroom. Trish

states, it took a long me for real

ntegraon to happen thats where she

rst learned to interact with peers.

And high school was where she met two

people who recognized her never-give-up

atude. Both oered the encourage-

ment she needed to push beyond the

obvious limitaons that others were

somemes too quick to point out.

I faced a lot of negave comments, a lot

of who do you think you are you cant

do it kind of stu, mainly from counsel-

ors and teachers, Trish recalls, But a

grade eleven math teacher and a peer

counsellor both believed in me It was

the peer counsellor who turned those

comments and atudes inside out with

words of encouragement. You know

beer than to listen to them! Prove them

wrong, she was told. Do it behind their

backs show them what you can do.

Those words of encouragement led to

Trishs involvement in long-distance

running, a sport at which she excelled.

She ran her rst race at twenty-three,

when she decided out of the blue that

shed like to give it a try.

It was a uke, she states. It was aer

an all-night bash, the day of the race. It

was a ve k. run, and I nished it in an

hour and ten minutes. That was my best

me ever; my rst race, and I havent

been able to top it!

Trish went on to enjoy great success in

the BC Disability Games in 1997 and 1998,

running the 400, 800, and 1500 meter.

Running brought its own lessons. Trish

considers running a great way to get rid

of negave energy. Use that negave

energy to run, and you feel so good aer

I just kept at it.

The same persevering atude and the

remembered words of her high school

peer counsellor, led to Trishs long history

of volunteering, and inuences both her

long and short-term goals.

She counts giving back among her goals.

Trish intends to be a contribung

member of society, and, in her own

words, Pay my own way. People have

been good to me; I want to pass it on.

Recreaon is important. Trish goes out

dancing every second weekend, and she

also paints.

Trish laughs when asked about favourite

quotes. She remembers a slogan stuck up

in a far corner of her grade eleven math

classroom. What are you looking up

here for? it queried.

When asked what words of encourage-

ment shed like to oer to others, Trish

reiterates, If you have cp, or any disabil-

ity, just do it, just try, you never know

unl you try.

Oh, and What are you looking up here

for?

Understanding Needs and Making Inclu-

sion Work. Ever wondered how to treat a

child with a terminal illness or how to

communicate with a person with ahearing impairment? How would you

explain Prader-Willi Syndrome to your

class? What educaonal techniques

would you use to aid that student? These

are a few of the challenges addressed in

our revised edion of Pung the Puzzle

Together where thirty-three dierent

condions are discussed and, in many

cases, input from parents given.

This invaluable teaching aid oers infor-

maon on communicaon devices, class-room equee, ps, support groups and

organizaons. This is an excellen

resource for parents, educators and

rehabilitators. Purchase your copy fo

$30 by calling the Cerebral Palsy Associa-

on of BC at 604-408-9484, toll free

1-800-663-0004 or

emailing [email protected].

Just try!Words to Live By

Published by the Cerebral Palsy

Associaon of BC

Putting

the Puzzle TogetherUnderstanding Needs andMaking Inclusion Work

By Trish McKay


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Adults

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Bear Essentials FundVancouver Island & Gulf Islands

Caregivers comeand take a breakwith us!

The Queen Alexandra Foundaon for

Children Bear Essenals Fund assists

children and youth with special needs from

birth to 19 and their families who are expe-riencing nancial hardship and/or short-

term crisis. Examples of eligible expendi-

tures: emergency food, clothing, toiletries,

short-term shelter costs, personal items,

medical or therapeuc equipment, adven-

ture therapy oungs, etc. Funds available

to only Vancouver Island and Gulf Island

residents. For more informaon and an

applicaon phone 250-338-4288 or visit

www.cvcda.ca and click on News.

This is an informal get-together for family

caregivers to meet with each other and chat.

Take a break in your busy day and join others

who are also caring for family and friends.

We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month

starng Sept. 22 from 2 3 pm in the meet-

ing room at Shoal Centre - 10030 Resthaven

Drive. No charge and no registraon

required. For more informaon call

250-384-0408.

The Disability Foundaon has launched a

website, within the Metro VancouverRegion, that promotes the skills of

self-employed people with disabilies.

The Abilies Business Cooperave is free

to join. If you have a product or service

that you are currently involved with, or

would like to start your own home-

based, contract-based or other small

business, contact Stephen Street at

604-688-6464, or go to www.abcoop.org.

5) Dont be afraid to ask ques

Somemes doctors have handouts

you can bring home and read. If not,

your doctor suggest some good we

that you can use as resources.

6) At the end of the appointment,

sure you are clear on what instruyour doctor has given you, whether

dosage modicaons, tests that ne

be done, or when to book your follo

visit.

You and your doctors make up a

dedicated to help you be healthy a

be. Hopefully these ps will help bot

and your doctors maximize your hea

*General medical quesons can

emailed to [email protected]

subject line: newsleer or mail to C801 - 409 Granville Street, Vancouve

V6C 1T2

Ask the Med Student

How to be a Star Paent

Feel like you are always forgeng what

you wanted to ask your doctor when you

nally get to see them? Here are some pson how to make the most out of your

doctor appointments!

1) Make a list of your quesons to bring

with you so that you wont forget the

things you wanted to talk about

2) Think through your concerns ahead

of me so that you can provide as much

detail as possible. This will help your

doctor make the correct diagnosis and

begin the appropriate treatment to

address your symptoms.a. Time frame: Try and remember

when exactly your symptoms started. Was

there a precipitang event? Was it a

sudden or gradual onset?

b. Descripon: How would you

describe your symptoms? Is it a sharp or

dull pain? How intense is it? Is it always

there or does it come and go? What makes

it beer or worse?

c. Locaon: Where exactly are your

symptoms located? Can you point to itwith one nger or is it diused? Does the

pain spread anywhere else on your body?

Is it associated with any other symptoms?

d. Your feelings: What are you most

worried about? How are your symptoms

aecng your life? Are you sll able to do

the things you enjoy?

3) Know your current medicaons and

doses. Dont forget to include over the

counter medicaons and herbal supple-

ments. Also, in case your doctor mightwant to explore other opons, know which

treatments you have previously tried for

your symptoms and whether or not they

have helped.

4) It is not uncommon for you to see

mulple doctors and specialists. Have a list

of their names, speciales, and addresses

so that your doctor can copy all your

leers and reports to them so that every

one is kept in the loop!

By Catherine Ho

Medical QuestionsAsk the Med StudHi my name is Catherine. I am curre

my 4th year of Medical School a

hoping to pursue a career in the sp

of Rehabilitaon Medicine. I ha

parcular interest in Cerebral Pal

love to get to know you all and I am hthat I can be of service to you! We're

ing an "Ask the Med Student" colu

the newsleer; so if you have any m

quesons, please don't hesitate to

me a line! Quesons can be emai

[email protected] subject

newsleer or mail your queso

CPABC 801-409 Granville Street, Va

ver, BC V6C 1T2

Sidney


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wo New Locaons . Richmond & Surrey Studies have shown that deep pressure

touch releases serotonin in the brain

which in turn creates a feeling of calm

within us. This deep pressure touch can

be achieved by the use of The Magic

Blanket.

The general rule of thumb is that a

weighted blanket be ten percent of a

persons body weight plus one pound.Blankets can be made in any size or

weight to meet your needs. They are

machine washable and available in six

fabric choices from chenille to annel.

These blankets have been found to be

benecial to those with sensory integra-

on disorder, restless leg syndrome and

other condions.

For more informaon, or to receive a

quote, phone toll free 877-711-2020, or

email Keith [email protected].

For: anyone who provides unpaid care

and support to someone living with

disability or who is chronically ill,

elderly or palliave

When: October 21, 2009 9 am to 4 pm

(MST)

Where: Heritage Inn, Cranbrook, BC

Cost: $20 includes lunch

Morning Workshop Coping with Transons explores loss and grief issues in care

giving. A focus on usable strategies w

result in beer mechanisms to hel

caregivers cope.

Aernoon Workshop The Lighter Side o

Caregiving will explore humour and how t

incorporate it into ones life as a commun

caon tool and stress release. Look a

various styles and expressions vi

cartoons, stories, comedies and discove

how one can be more playful within ouroles as caregivers. Fun is the key ingred

ent.

Register by mailing in your payment alon

with your name, phone number an

address to Cranbrook Mental Health, 20

23 Ave. S. Cranbrook, BC V1C 5V1. Fo

more informaon call 250-420-2210 o

1-888-426-7566.

to raise to reach to reali

Independent LifestyleStore OpensIn need of a scooter, wheelchair, walke

cane, commode, hip kit, arthric cutlery

wring aid, medical stockings or anythin

else in that line? Visit the newly openeIndependent Lifestyle Store at 2235

Lougheed Highway, in Maple Ridge (nea

Tim Hortons on 224th) They are ope

Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5pm, d

home deliveries and can be reached a

604-477-1212 or ema

[email protected].

Find Calm and

Comfort withThe Magic Blanket Cranbrook

Maintaining Your

Spirit CaregiverConference

Maple Ridge

ongratulaons to Master Michael Sirota

ho has recently been inducted into the

Maral Arts Hall of Fame for his pioneering

nd developing work for people with

pecial needs. His programs have now

een ocially recognized by The Ministry

f Children and Family Development. Go

o www.sirotasalchymy.com to nd outbout classes in self-defense for individu-

s with mobility disabilies, special needs

aral arts and one-on-one training

pportunies. Classes available at Guild-

ord Recreaon Centre Surrey

04.502.6360), Richmond Centre for

isability (604.232.2404) and at Sirotas

chemy Richmond (604.244.8842). If

our organizaon is interested in partner-

g with Sirotas Alchymy to oer programs

or the special needs community contactMaster Michael Sirota at 604.244.8842.

Special Needs

Martial Arts Coursehas Expanded!

When: Thursday, October 1, 2009 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

Studio 103 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, BC

This workshop is sponsored by the Auxiliary to Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. It is

a FREE event for parents. Dinner is included and will be provided at 5:30 p.m.

Register: Contact Maria Robichaud at 604-453-8300 ext 8211

Email [email protected]

Deadline: Registraon deadline is September 21, 2009

(If you cannot aend due to child care expenses, contact Maria to explore your opons.)

Hopeful Perspecves for Families of Children

with Special Needs . Burnaby

Early Intervention Therapy Workshops

ne Motor Skills for the Preschool Child

ept. 22nd)

oilet Teaching for Children with Special

eeds (Oct. 14th)

ensory Processing in Infants & Preschoolers

Nov. 17th & 24) (2-part workshop)

ancouver

Free WorkshopWhat would a Hopeful Parent Do?

Locaon: BC Centre for Ability

2805 Kingsway, Vancouver

Time: 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Registraon required phone 604-451-5511

Childcare is not available.


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Special Needs DanceClassesPantuso Dance Studio is oering Friday

dance classes for children and youth with

special needs: Down syndrome, cerebral

palsy, ausm spectrum disorders, develop-

mental delays and wheelchair users.

Classes are designed for parcipants to

aend independently without an aid,

however, wheelchair parcipants need a

buddy in order to aend. Classes are held

at Pantuso Dance Studio, 2659 Moray

Place, Courtenay. For more informaon

contact Lindsay Sterk at 250-338-4441 or

email [email protected].

Courtenay

The Canadian mens cerebral palsy

(paralympic) soccer team has just returned

from its rst ve day camp of the season

held in Las Vegas. Fourteen players parci-

pated in camp one which included a daily

training regiment as well as six mini

matches against the local Vegas Academy

Organizaon. If you are 16 or older, have

mild cerebral palsy, have had a stroke or

brain injury, and are interested in playing

as a member of Team Canada, email coach

Drew Ferguson at [email protected].

There are no costs to join the team and as

an athlete your expenses will be paid.

Calling allSoccer Players

Librarywithout WallsSave me and footsteps by using the

services of Library without Walls the

comfortable way to check out library

resources from home. All you need is an

internet connecon and a library card and

you are on your way to downloading

e-books, audio books, videos and music.

Your resources will automacally expire at

the end of the lending period. No more

late fees to worry about! For a tour on

how to use this resource, Google Library

Without Walls; then click on download

digital media GUIDED TOUR, found on the

le side of your screen.

Welcome to our wheelchair accessible

U-Catch. Our two ponds are stocked with

lively, tasty rainbow trout, 12 inches to

over 24. We provide shing tackle and baitand we can clean your sh too. We have

BBQs, picnic tables; a wheelchair acces-

sible washroom and childrens play area

with swings and slide. We host company

pares, shing tournaments, birthday

pares etc. Come and enjoy. Open April 1

to October 31, 9 am to dusk. Booking

required. Two dollar per person admission

fee and a cost for each sh caught. Closed

Wednesday. For more informaon phone:

604-826-5640 or email

[email protected]

Trout Creek FarmAccessible FishingApril to October31474 Townshipline Ave. Mission

Exercise for

People over 50Begin by standing on a comfo

surface, where you have plenty of ro

each side. With a 5 pound potato

each hand, extend your arms straigh

from your sides and hold them the

long as you can. Try to reach a full m

and then relax. Each day youll n

you can hold this posion for just

longer. Aer a couple then try 50 p

potato bags and then eventually try

to where you can li a 100 pound p

bag in each hand and hold your

straight for more than a full minute

now at this level.) Aer you feel con

at that level, put a potato in each bag

At Whistler Blackcomb the belief is tguests are entled to enjoy the beaut

benets of winter recreaon. A te

trained and cered instructors, g

and assistants help those with both

cal and cognive disabilies acces

slopes. The Whistler Adapve Ski and

Program provides individualized s

snowboard instrucon to meet the

of clients with all types of special nee

bursary of up to $750 per winter se

for Canadian residents who are in ne

and qualify for nancial assistan

oered through the Whistler Ad

Sports Program. Programs will be

operaonal during the 2009/201

season and 90% of the terrain will be

to the public during the Olympic

Paralympic games. For more pro

informaon visit

www.whistleradapve.com, call 1

766-0449.

Whistler AdaptiveSki & Ride PrograWhistler


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General Interests to raise to reach to reali

Josh is a smart, happy, fun-spirited eight

year old boy. He has an undiagnosed brain

disorder which has resulted in a signicant

neurological motor decit. Josh is unableto walk or talk and needs help to do just

about everything. He is very social and

loves to parcipate in what others are

doing. Some of our favorite acvies are

swimming, adapve snow skiing and

therapeuc horseback riding.

Last year Josh and I ran the Scoabank Half

Marathon using a borrowed jogger. It was

a great experience. Josh loved it. People

were fantasc. He wore his medal all day

long and let me know he wanted to race

again.

My reason for running the Vancouver

Marathon pushing Josh was to give him a

special experience and to share the joy and

excitement of parcipang in a compe-

ve sporng event. He cant play hockey

and soccer as he longs to do with his

friends at school but this is something he

can do and it will be unique to him. The

marathon is also a way for us to be

involved in our community, to raise aware-

ness for the disabled and hopefully, to

encourage others

We decided to run this year's BMO

Vancouver Full Marathon on Sunday, May

3rd, 2009, but we needed wheels. Due to

the distance of the marathon, 26.2

miles/42 km, the jogger had to be a perfect

t for both Josh and me. The one we

borrowed last year was too big. This meant

raising $2,000 for a custom adapted,

ergonomically correct, long distance

jogger. I sent out a request to almost

everyone I knew. The response was unbe-

lievable!

In my email request I menoned that an

surplus funds raised would go toward

therapeuc horseback riding for Josh and

touch screen monitor so he could use th

computer at home. When we had raised

almost the full amount, a friend called to

say that the Kinsmen Foundaon wante

to donate the enre amount of the jogge

so that the other funds raised could go to

the other special needs menoned in m

fundraising appeal!

One of the most important lessons that

am learning, in this unexpected journey o

having a signicantly disabled child, is tha

I can't do it alone. I have come to deepl

appreciate the strength of a supporv

community. I used to be so individuall

minded and determined to manage on m

own that I had diculty accepng the oe

of car service at Safeway! Not anymore.

am so grateful for my family, friends an

others in our circle who help in many ways

big and small. I couldn't manage withou

them.

Everyone is busy and working hard thes

days - but if you know a family with a

signicantly disabled child, please know

that they are making a heroic daily eor

just to manage the basic funcons o

everyday living. You can't imagine what

dierence it would make if every now and

then you oered to bring them a hom

cooked meal, mow their lawn or bring th

kids over on a Saturday morning to wash

their car or take their garbage out. Ever

lile bit of help makes a big dierence. An

maybe, most importantly, it will warm

their heart to know that somebody i

willing to go a lile out of their way to

lighten the load. (Rewrien with permis

sion -www.teamjoshua.ca)

mbing and hiking has helped to improve

y cerebral palsy. I call my climbing and

king adventure therapy when I get a

ance to do it full me. My therapy

nsists of climbing, hiking, working out

th weights and stretching for 30 to 40

urs a week. My balance, coordinaon,

te, range of moon, exibility, strength

d endurance have all improved. Both

fore my second and third adventure

erapies, I had BOTOX injecons. These

econs along with all my exercise have

amacally reduced the spascity in my

per arm and leg. These improvements

e sll with me.

hope this helps to movate others to

ach for their dreams. I have always

lieved in going for my dreams, even

hen people said it wasnt possible. You

ver know what is possible unl you try.

m would love to hear from you. He can

reached at [email protected].

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wer Mainland. A poron of proceeds benet the Cerebral Palsy

sociaon of BC. For more informaon on this excing

portunity phone 604-594-3017.

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The Cerebral Palsy Associaon is proud to report that due to two generous gr

from the Hamber Foundaon and The F.K. Morrow Foundaon, we were

again able to assist children, teens and adults across BC, realize their dream

aending a camp of their choice. Out of nine applicaons received, seven w

given funding for a combined total of $3,389.70!

Thirteen year old Olivia, from Prince George, wrote that Kelownas Camp Win

is a special place for special kids like her. It was Olivias h year of aending

camp and she said that she is well looked aer and has so much fun!

Jusn, age 19, came home from the Leader in Training Challenger Progra

Squamish with lots of itchy bites. The weather was cool and wet but that d

detour this go-geer from bringing home some valuable lessons on commu

on, trust, team work, celebraon and leadership.

Anja, 24, from Abbotsford - enjoys living life on the edge. She says, C

Bethesda (Cultus Lake) has been one of the biggest highlights of the last two y

I want to be in an environment in which I can be free to be who I am and have sadventures that are typically not possible in my daily life. Waking up in a cab

the forest is glorious!

Ten year old Braiden loves to try everything from trails to kayaking. He wante

aend camp because he knew his needs would be respected and understood

camp Braiden is allowed to be himself and part of the group.

Thank you to everyone who wrote in and sent us your pictures!

Date:

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Friday, September 18, 2009

6:30 8:30 pm

Dr. Mulpuri

Hip Health and Cerebral Palsy

Bonsor Community Centre

Mul Purpose Room 1, 2nd Floor

6550 Bonsor AvenueBurnaby, BC V5H 3G4

Call our oce to RSVP or to

out more informaon604-408-9484 or toll free in B

1-800-663-0004www.bccerebralpalsy.com

Lets Talk Camp!

ANNOUNCINGThe 55th Annual General Meeng of

The Cerebral Palsy Associaon of BC

Members, community partne& new members are allwelcome to aend.

Jusn Braiden

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