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Workshops, Conferences and Upcoming Events
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Workshops, Conferences, and Upcoming EventsCommunity Forum on Citizenship and Disabilities - Saturday, August 21, 2010 Chilliwack City Hall, Chilliwack, BC Chilliwack People First presents a community forum on Citizenship and Disabilities that will explore and discuss how we can all participate as full citizens in our community, our country, our world. The event will feature guest speakers, a video, dialogue and free refreshments. Cost: FREE. Click here for more info. All are welcome. Health & Wellbeing in Children, Youth, and Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Sept 29-Oct 1, 2010 The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC This conference will provide education and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices in the field. Specifically, the conference will focus on approaches to complex challenging behaviours, contributing medical issues and new developments in medication and behavioral treatment. In addition, the conference will address important health issues including Reflux, Pain, Epilepsy, Dental Management and Sleep. Health problems in common genetic syndromes such as Down and Fragile X will also be addressed. Download brochure in PDF. Families, a Journey of Generations Moving Mountains - Oct 22-24th 2010 Fairmont Chateau Whistler, BC Family Focus enjoys a 23-year tradition of organizing conferences "for families by families". Come to Whistler B.C. this coming Oct 22-24 and experience the atmosphere of a National conference where we will share information, learn together, support one another and celebrate our loved ones and each other. For registration and further information click here 2010 Naturally Autistic ANCA Annual Presentation - October 30, 2010 Robson Square Theatre, Vancouver, BC 2010 marks our first year of opening this event to the autistic community – Internationally. The Naturally Autistic® ANCA® AWARDS have been created to honour the accomplishments of autistic individuals, their supporters and organizations that support autistic people. We will also be accepting ART SUBMISSIONS for this Annual Event in the areas of Visual, Literary and Performance Arts. click here for more information FSI's 3rd Annual Trivia Night - Friday November 5, 2010 Marlborough Elementary School, 6060 Marborough Avenue, Burnaby, BC Put your brain to the test and suppor the Family Support Institute in this fun fundraising event, download info in pdf |
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