AN ACTIVE SUMMER WITH WIAIH!
Transcript of AN ACTIVE SUMMER WITH WIAIH!
THE WIAIH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERJULY 2012 | VOL. 25, ISSUE #3
AN
ACTIVESUMMER
WITH WIAIH!
RECREATION PROGRAMS
KELLY’S PUB BEACH VOLLEYBALL
JOGGING CLUB
GEARING UP FOR OKA RACE
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AN
ACTIVESUMMER
WITH WIAIH!
The Informer Team
Contributors
thDeadline for submissions to the next edition of the Informer: Friday September 7 , 2012.
The Informer’s New Direction
A WordFrom The
Presidentby Manon Gervais
by Liam Chapman
WIAIH’s on
Facebook & Twitter!twitter.com/wiaih
facebook.com/wiaih
Do You NeedAfter-School SupervisionFor Your ChildAged 12 to 21?
The WIAIH StaffWishes You
A Very HappySummer!
�e WIAIH sta� gathered at Valois residence for their
annual BBQ onJune 26��, 2012.
Photo: Liam Chapman
Photo: Liam Chapman
SUN, SAND & SPIKESAnnual Beach Volleyball
Tournament At Kelly’s Pub
th4 Oka National Park Running Room Race
thSaturday August 11th
Rain date: Sunday August 12
thSunday November 4
AN ACTIVE
SUMMER
Photo: Tracy Wrench
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Special Needs iPAD Applications
WIAIH Parent Groups: CoffeeBreak!
thMonday September 24 at 7 PM
rd thFriday August 3 and Friday September 7 at 9:30 AM
October - DecemberParents, It Starts with You: Fall 2012 Sessions
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nd2 Annual WIAIHIntellectual Disability &
Autism Info Fair
MontrealAutism in Motion
Conference & Exhibit
Studio J:Exceptional
Fine Arts
thThursday February 7 , 2013Noon to 8 PM
WHAT’S ON IN THE COMMUNITY
thSunday August 19 Ongoing
Travel Tips From One Parent To Another...by Jennifer Glazier Debney
Great FamilyVacation IdeasCompiled by Franca Kesic
tradewindsresort.com
smuggs.com
greatwolf.com
5 Snacks For Sound Sleep
Compiled by Franca Kesic
5 Sleep Solutions
NEW ARRIVALS ATWIAIH’S RESOURCE CENTRE
Carly's Voice: Breaking Through Autismby Arthur Fleischmann with Carly Fleischmann
The Guide to GoodHealth for Teensand Adults with
Down's SyndromeBrian Chicoine, M.D.
and Dennis McGuire, Ph.D.
WIAIH Board member, Mike Gray, is now reviewing materials that we purchase for our specialized library. We will be publishing his reviews in the Informer, andthese books & DVDs are available for lending from WIAIH’s Resource Centre!
by Mike Gray
saying farewell
a tree grows at Valois Residence
Photo: Liam Chapman
PARENTS’ CORNERDo you have a fun story to share with other
members of WIAIH?Yes? Please submit it to us!
Something ToMake You Smile!
Never Ceases To Amaze Us!
by Veronica (Justin’s mom)
by Marie-France (Mika’s mom)
The 2012 Fashion Show Cast
1, 2, 3 Go! Jogging ClubWhat: Jogging Club for kids with Down's Syndrome aged 10 to 13When: Thursday nights, 7:00 to 7:30Where: TBD, depending on where people live, various parks in the West IslandWhom: organized by Karine Deschamps, certified fitness instructor How: communicate with Karine at (514) 505-1135 or [email protected]
Get ready for the WIAIH / Running Room race with the
WIRIH UPDATE
Report From The Models of Early Childhood Services Conference In Montrealby Irena Wisniowski (ME TOO! Daycare Integration Project)
A Wonderful Conference
FUNDRAISING NEWS
FUNDRAISING NEWS
This Season’s Urban Groove Dance Shows To Benefit WIAIH!
LIGHTS, CAMERA, WIAIH... WHAT A SHOW!
Photo: Tracy Wrench
Photo: Liam Chapman
FUNDRAISING NEWS
GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $32,258
Longtime WIAIH Participant Bill Osborne Jr. In Full Swing
Honorary Chairman Larry Lachance Speaks To The Attendees
As Usual, Our Volunteers Were Amazing
2012-2013 Recreation Registration
Challenging, Rewarding... We Offer Those Opportunities!
Amuse-Action: 2012-13 Registration
Contact Tracy: (514) 694-6531 #218 · [email protected]
Contact Alison: (514) 694-6531 #221 · [email protected]
Questions about registration? Contact Tracy at (514) 694-6531 #218 · [email protected]
Recreation Integration Says Thanks!
Contact Alison: (514) 694-6531 #221 · [email protected]
Rockin’ Summer Rec Staff!
PRCD
School’s Out!by Lyne Charlebois, Linda Berghello,Wendy Wilson, and Shana Paré
Photo: Josée Marcotte
th54 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Ricky Held was the first recipient of the 2012 Billy Grandin Jr. prize. Ricky was introduced to the Assembly by President Manon Gervais and Executive Member Pierre Frégeau.
Ron & Bonnie Nichol were the second recipients of the 2012 Billy Grandin Jr. prize which was presented to them by Community and Volunteer Relations Coordinator Franca Kesic.
WIAIH Celebrates A Great Year By Natalie Chapman
AGM photos: Liam Chapman
th54 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGHello & Goodbye: Changes To The Board Of DirectorsBy Natalie Chapman
Wow! WIAIH In The House Of Commons