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ARcheRy: Norbert Murphy claimed Canada’s first Paralympic medal in archery since 1984, earning bronze in the Men’s individual Compound event.

AThLeTIcs: Canada earned a total of nine medals on the track, including one gold, five silver and three bronze. Michelle Stilwell led the way, repeating as Paralympic champion in the 200m and adding a silver in the 100m. Brent Lakatos had a tremen-dous Games, earning a total of three silver medals in the 200m, 400m and 800m. Jason dunkerley (guide Josh Karanja) reached the podium twice, leading an early break to win silver in the 5000m, along with bronze in the 1500m in a photo finish. Virginia Maclachlan had an impressive Paralympic debut, earning bronze medals in both the 100m and 200m.

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FAMILY GETAWAYS

Vegas for kids? Really? Yes, re-ally. Although synonymous with casinos and grand shows geared to adults, Las Vegas can enter-tain children too. The Las Vegas of today is a blend of natural and man-made wonders with plenty to offer a vacationing family! And it’s wonderfully accessible.

Arriving in Vegas is a piece of cake. The airport is accessible and getting an accessible ride to the hotel is no problem. Most of the airport shuttles are wheelchair-accessible. However, prior reservation is recommended. If you prefer a little luxury, you can avail the services of companies such as Scooter Moves that offer accessible luxury transportation. Their staff can meet you at the gate with a scooter and/or oxygen.

The double decker bus servicing the Strip and downtown, the Las Vegas Strip Trolley, and the Las Vegas Monorail are all wheelchair-accessible.

A leisurely stroll along the sidewalks of Vegas is made possible by several elevated crosswalks, most of which are accessible by elevator. These elevated walkways make it easy to enjoy the themed venues with their international landmark replicas, like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Paris’s Eiffel Tower, and Egyptian monuments for example.

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cycLInG: Canadian cyclists reached the podium twice in London, highlighted by robbi Weldon (pilot Lynn Bessette) earning gold in the women’s road race on the final day of competition. Marie-Claude Molnar earned bronze on the road, in the individual time trial.

GOALBALL: Following a strong performance in the preliminary round, the Canadian women were upset in the quarterfinals by Finland and finished 5th overall. The Canadian men did not advance to the medal round and finished 10th overall.

BOccIA: Marco dispaltro and Josh Vander Vies teamed up to win bronze, Canada’s first-ever Paralympic medal in the BC4 class.


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When I’m exhausted, you can be sure I’ve bent over backwards trying to win everyone’s approval. I’ve obsessed over what people think of me. I’ve assigned speculative and usually inaccurate meanings to feedback I’ve received, and I’ve lost myself in negative thoughts about criticism and its merit.

I work at minimizing this type of behaviour – and I’ve had success for the most part – but admittedly it’s not easy. I remember back in college, taking a summer acting class, when I actually made the people around me uncomfortable with my defensiveness. This one time, the teacher was giving me feedback after a scene in front of the whole class. She couldn’t get through a single sentence without me offering some type of argument. After a couple minutes of verbal sparring, one of my peers actually said, “Stop talking. You’re embar-rassing yourself.”

Looking back, I cut myself a little slack. You’re vulnerable in the spotlight and the student’s reaction was kind of harsh. But I know I needed to hear it. Because I was desperately afraid of being judged. I took everything, from everyone, as condemnation.

I realize criticism doesn’t always come gently from someone legiti-mately trying to help. A lot of the feedback we receive is unsolicited and doesn’t come from teachers – or maybe all of it does. We can’t control what other people will say to us, whether they’ll approve or form opin-ions and share them. But we can control how we internalize it, respond to it, and learn from it, and when we release it and move on.

If you’ve been having a hard time dealing with criticism lately, it may help to remember that there are Benefits of Criticism.

Personal growth

1 Looking for seeds of truth in criticism encourages humility. It’s not easy to take an honest look at yourself and your weaknesses, but you can only grow if you’re willing to try.

2 Learning from criticism allows you to improve. Almost every critique gives you a tool to more effectively create the tomorrow you visualize.

3 Criticism opens you up to new perspectives and new ideas you may not have considered. Whenever someone challenges you, they help expand your thinking.

4 Your critics give you an opportunity to practice active listening. This means you resist the urge to analyze in your head, planning your rebuttal, and simply consider what the other person is saying.

5 You have the chance to practice forgiveness when you come up against harsh critics. Most of us carry around stress and frustration that we unintentionally misdirect from time to time.

Emotional Benefits

6 It’s helpful to learn how to sit with the discomfort of an initial emotional reaction instead of immediately acting or retaliating. All too often we want to do something with our feelings – generally not a great idea!

7 Criticism gives you the chance to foster problem solving skills, which isn’t always easy when you’re feeling sensitive, self-critical, or annoyed with your critic.

8 Receiving criticism that hits a sensitive spot helps you explore unresolved issues. Maybe you’re sensitive about your intelligence because you’re holding onto something someone said to you years ago – something you need to release.

9 Interpreting someone else’s feedback is an opportunity for rational thinking – sometimes, despite a negative tone, criticism is incredibly useful.

10 Criticism encourages you to question your instinctive associations and feelings; praise is good, criticism is bad. If we recondition ourselves to see things in less black and white terms, there’s no stop to how far we can go!

At the end of the day, when I feel completely exhausted, oftentimes it has nothing to do with all the things I’ve done. It’s not a consequence of juggling multiple responsibilities and projects. It’s not my body’s way of punishing me for becoming a late-life jogger after a period of cardiovas-cular laziness. It’s not even about getting too little sleep.

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Vegas is famous for all types of shows. While many are not appropriate for kids, there are plenty that are. The fountains and gardens at the Bellagio, and the volcano eruption at the Mirage are not to be missed. The fountains, which are displayed on the nine-acre lake in front of the hotel, are complete with lights and music and choreographed to Broadway, Opera, Classical and whimsical music. For a spectacular view, check them out from the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris Las Vegas across the street.

The Gardens at Bellagio are intriguing – a true oasis in the des-ert – and change in theme according to the seasons. The amazing man-made Volcano Eruption can be enjoyed from street level as well as from the Mirage hotel.

At the Paris Las Vegas, an observation deck 460 feet above the ground offers an amazing view of the Las Vegas Strip, especially at night with all the lights. The Excalibur, a castle-themed resort, hosts a dinner show called Tournament of Kings that sweeps you back into Medieval times with jousting, fireworks, dancing maidens, invading armies and a feast fit for a king. But a warning for asthma and al-lergy sufferers: this show features horses, pyrotechnics, strobe lights, smoke and fog effects in an enclosed dirt arena that can throw up some dust.

MGM Grand proudly presents the Lion Habitat. Here you can get up close and personal with the lions, separated from these beasts by only a glass wall. The lions are in a recreated cliff habitat and this exhibit is free of cost.

Las Vegas is full of man-made thrills. Circus Circus has erected the world’s largest permanent circus and there is America’s largest indoor theme park – the Adventuredome. Kids and adults alike are mesmerized by the daily live circus shows in the Carnival Midway. For Adventuredome, an elevator takes you up to the necessary ramps. Kids with mobility disabilities may have to be lifted onto various rides and height restrictions apply. But the attraction is very serious about having fun. “Act your age somewhere else!” they say.

The Stratosphere Tower has the tallest rollercoaster in the world with amazing views of the city. Xscream, one of the thrill rides, tops out at 866 feet and looks like a giant teeter-totter, tossing you head

first out over the edge, dangling you there before pulling you back. Definitely not for the faint of heart and of course, there are restric-tions as to who can ride in these vehicles.

For a jaw-dropping encounter, visit the Freemont Street Experi-ence. The main attraction – Viva Vision – is the biggest TV screen in the world at 90 feet, and blasts state-of-the-art light and sound shows every night. Add to this

the charm of downtown Vegas, quaint shops and restaurants, and live bands performing street-side, and you have something for everyone.

Kids are never more entertained than at Las Vegas museums. The Lied Discovery Museum is an interactive children’s museum just a few blocks from downtown Las Vegas. It’s a playful learning experience that ignites a love of lifelong learning. It’s best to let the kids run wild here. Special care is taken here to accommodate all abilities.

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum offers eight exhibits. The Geology Gallery stimulates learning about natural resources, miner-als and rock formations. Prehistoric life forms, including a T-Rex and Triceratops, are found in the Engelstad Family Prehistoric Life Gallery. Children turn into scientists for a day searching for fossils and playing in a child-size submarine in the Young Scientist Center.

Mandalay Bay Shark Reef is a must-see family attraction. It is to be seen to be believed. Inhabited by more than 1,500 species, the sharks and stingrays are always the favourites. A huge aquarium built like a sunken ship, you’ll encounter a nine-foot nurse shark, sea turtles and eels. Ramps and elevators to the Shark Reef Aquarium make it fully accessible. A touch pool inhabited by stingrays, horseshoe crabs and bamboo sharks is accessible.

Moving away from the glitz of Las Vegas you can enjoy nature’s show of its own. The Red Rock Canyon State Park is just a 25-minute drive from the city and opens up to panoramic views of the Mojave Desert. The park provides educational programs and guided hikes for both children and adults throughout the year. Inquire beforehand about the accessibility of the hikes, and share your child’s specific abilities with interpreters.

Marvel at the wonder of the Hoover Dam. An accessible rest stop on the way to the Grand Canyon provides eye-level stationary bin-oculars for wheelchair users. The Hoover Dam is accessible. The trip

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hat’s why one of my high school teachers suggested I apply to work at Merrywood years ago. I was nervous because it would be my first sum-mer away from home. But the moment I entered the camp gates I knew it would be a great few months, an experience of a lifetime.

The first week at camp was staff training. It was a time for us to get to know each other and a time to learn about lifts, personal care and other techniques... new skills that would be needed for the summer ahead to best serve our campers. The returning staff were great at helping us newcomers understand what we were about to experience. We felt so welcomed and comfortable, and part of the team. We quickly became like family.

The first day of each new session was so exciting, watching camp-ers arriving through the Merrywood gates, anticipating the magical ten days ahead of them. Many campers were quick to share tales from previous years at camp. It was inspiring to hear stories about how many years some of them had been coming and why they loved coming back. And like the new staff, new campers were instantly welcomed into the Merrywood community. “Camp is my favourite place in the world,” was a sentiment that many of the campers shared. To some, this place is

paradise... the only place they “really fit in” they confessed – the only place they feel “normal”.

I witnessed the magic of Merrywood immediately. At camp a young person’s disability “disappears”. And with that, they take on “special powers” – they suddenly discover new abilities and feel that they can do anything. This empowerment is an incredible thing to behold. Not only is this transformation inspiring, but infectious as well, and staff are not immune.

Through a ten-day session at Merrywood, year-long friendships are formed. So many times I heard about camp friends who talk all year long, counting down the days until camp comes around again.

Like any camp experience, relaxation time after a day of unabated activity lends itself to an opportunity for reflection and introspection. It was unsettling to hear stories about the difficulty some of these kids have in establishing meaningful friendships with other kids in their lives, even though it’s something I already knew. But at the same time, the sadness of these realities were tempered by the fact that kids at Merrywood were now surrounded with friends – new ones and real ones.

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Merrywood Easter Seals Camp. Just a year ago this place was strange to me. Now it feels like home. It wasn’t that I was anxious about working with kids with disabilities – not knowing what to say or do. Kids with special needs, particularly youth who are blind or visually impaired, have been part of most of my teenage life.

THE MAGIC OF MERRYWOODCamp for Kids with Physical Disabilities

By: Meaghan Walker

How would you describe Joel?Joel is extremely determined with a wonderful sense of humour. He knew how to make me laugh from a very young age. I think being able to laugh at himself and see the lighter side in even difficult situations is one of his greatest traits.

What was your biggest worry when you realized Joel wasn’t going to walk?When Joel was born, doctors thought his tumour was cancerous so that was obviously my biggest worry. The tumour turned out to be benign. We didn’t realize until Joel was about five that he would have great diffi-culty walking. He had many surgeries during his childhood and adoles-cence and improved with each procedure. In fact, he was crawling at nine months and using a walker in pre-school, and crutches after that.

When Joel was five, his rehabilitation therapist suggested that a wheel-chair would increase his independence. My husband and I were taken aback. We were still clinging to the hope that he’d be able to walk. During the appointment Joel got in the wheelchair, immediately figured out how it worked and started speeding up and down the halls. It was the first time he came close to running. The look on his face was priceless. We didn’t want to show him we were upset. His first wheelchair was fire engine red!

How involved were you with Joel’s school and teachers?I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom with Joel and his younger brother Adam. I spent a lot of time during the boys’ elementary years volunteering at their school. I worked hard to ensure Joel’s needs were looked after. The School Board publishes its

accessible policies but you sometimes have to push the administration to implement them since modifications come out of their budget. Overall, we were very satisfied with Joel’s schools, and the teachers and principals were usually understanding and cooperative.

Joel has always loved sports. How did you support this passion as he was growing up? We encouraged Joel to try a number of different sports. He played Challenger Baseball and Sledge Hockey until he discovered Wheelchair Tennis in his teens. I remember the day he was introduced to tennis. The head of his rehabilitation program invited a number of kids to meet Frank Peter, a wheelchair tennis pro. Joel was the only kid who not only returned the ball but had a rally with Frank. On the way home, he leaned over to me and said, “Mom, I think I found a sport that clicks.” He enjoyed team sports, but the individuality of tennis turned out to be perfect for him and he really excelled. When Joel was sixteen, he was invited by Tennis Canada to the World Junior Tennis Camp in Holland. He also attended the Dutch Open and was in awe of the players. You’ve never seen such an excited and vocal fan!

Cheryl and Steven Dembe are the parents of Canada’s top-ranked

wheelchair tennis champion, Joel Dembe. Joel was born with a benign

tumour on his spine that was removed shortly after birth, but left him

partially paralyzed at a young age. He began using a wheelchair at

age five. Joel has grown up to become a successful young man, on

and off the court. He is ranked 31st in the world as a a wheelchair

tennis player and works as community relations manager at MV-1 Canada, the exclusive

Canadian distributor for the MV-1, North America’s first factory-built wheelchair acces-

sible vehicle. Cheryl Dembe had this to share about her son.

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t was 1992. A loving husband in Bill, a budding career, a happy five-year-old and a baby on the way rounded out a life that Donna had scripted. Her impending newborn would complete her family and push her plans forward. Her second pregnancy gave her no real reason for concern; she knew her baby was a bit small but the doctors pointed to slow fetal growth, and the baby was sure to catch up once she was born. All of her ultra sound results appeared to

be normal. Donna took comfort in knowing that her first daughter was born perfectly healthy with zero complications.

Donna never second guessed her doctors. Today she regrets not asking more questions. She wishes she would have demanded the results of her ultra sound, as is every mother’s right. As life would have it though, three weeks before her due date, premature labour turned out to be her first blessing in disguise. Little Morgan’s early arrival and low birth weight were Donna’s saving grace.

Morgan was born missing her right hand and part of her left, her left foot above the ankle and her right foot below the ankle. Not to dimin-ish these congenital limb differences, but there was a more pressing concern upon delivery. Morgan’s umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck twice. She was born breach and lifeless.

“I remember the nurse softly asking someone if they wanted to sit down,” Donna tells, just as Morgan was born. “I thought she was talking to my husband, but when I looked up and saw the doctor take a seat, and not my husband, I knew something was wrong.”

Morgan was delivered at only three and a half pounds and was swiftly whisked away by the nurses. Donna ached to hear her baby’s

first cry. She needed to know that she was breathing. With the help of her doctors, Morgan complied. Within minutes a nurse returned the baby to Donna, but with a caveat: “There seems to be something wrong with your baby’s foot and hand.” Donna didn’t care; the only thing that mat-tered was that Morgan was alive.

Life can change in a split second. Donna had just held her baby for the first time when Morgan was wrenched from her again. Tiny Morgan faced yet another life or death situation. She needed heart surgery. She had a blocked valve necessitating an angioplasty. Donna recalls the moment she learned of Morgan’s heart situation. Then and there she resolved that Morgan’s limbs were a secondary issue. “They never came into the equation,” she explains. “There wasn’t time for that. Her heart took the focus off her limbs completely. The fact that Morgan might not live relegated her limbs to the deal-with-it-later list.” Morgan’s limb dif-ferences have remained in the shadows of importance ever since.

Donna believes that things are presented to us in ways that we are equipped to handle. The frantic first few hours of Morgan’s life never allowed Donna to think beyond the moment. Being confronted with that much trauma all at once, something had to give, and for Donna it was the fact that her daughter was born with physical disabilities. Her limbs just didn’t have a place on the priority list. “It would have seemed vain to worry about such trivial things,” she confides.

Donna divulges that while gazing at her newborn baby lying in an incubator, enveloped in tubes, hour after hour, is when she became

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To sit down and talk with Donna Frey is both calming and inspiring all at once. It’s her quiet nature, but it’s her bountiful outlook on life too. This retired ballet teacher’s cup is always half full, if not overflow-ing, even in the wake of one of life’s most unexpected missteps. Life can change in a split second. We all know that. But it is hard to imagine how one could ever prepare for it.

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Each day, their new, or “old”, friends would encourage them to jump right into new activities and challenges. Their disabilities would be no obstacle or excuse to hold them back here. Witnessing camp-ers push each other to try something outside of their comfort zone or reach for something they had never done before was fantastic. I relished in watching campers do things they told me they had no idea they could do, or were at first afraid to try.

It was wonderful to enjoy the campers’ eagerness to try new things. They were so excited about trying sailing or going for a swim in the lake. I was amazed at how everything could be accommodat-ed. For instance, we put beanbag chairs or lawn chairs in a canoe to make it more comfortable for some campers. I learned quickly that there is a way to make all of the amazing camp activities accessible. Nothing is impossible at camp. Maybe this is what resonated most for me from my Merrywood summer camp experience. Melissa, my close friend and a cabin leader at Merrywood, summed it up nicely for me with her favourite quote: “She turned her can’ts into cans, her dreams into plans.”

For me, this is what Merrywood is all about. “Can’ts” in campers’ daily lives become “cans” at camp. Together, staff and campers find a way to make the incredible activities and experiences of camp available to all. Everyone at camp becomes part of a joyful, accepting family where campers are celebrated. Camp challenges these youth to step outside of their comfort zone and embrace new-found independence. Merrywood is a place for campers to showcase their talents and not feel restricted by their disability. This is truly the magic of Merrywood.

One camp morning I woke up to a “Thank-you” letter from one of my charges who had to leave early that day for her flight home. As I read her words, I realized that it was me who should be so thankful. I am thankful for the campers for giving me an unforgettable summer and for inspiring me to try things outside of my comfort zone. I am thankful for the amazing staff that I was privileged to work with. And I am so thankful for being part of the Merrywood community and like so many campers, can’t wait for summer to return to this magical place.

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editor’s Note: Article author Meaghan Walker’s story of giving to the disability community is a remarkable one, particularly with respect to one young girl who is blind. You can read her story in a previous issue of Play to Podium (Heart of Gold) at www.play2podium.com. This year, during National Volunteer Week, Meaghan received the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, the highest honour a young person can achieve in the Province of Ontario. A resident of Toronto, Meaghan, 17, was one of six honourees in a special ceremony hosted by The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.

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As a child, gymnastics was a hobby, but it led to my first job as a teenaged coach. I went to gymnastics camp, made friends, and had a blast. I have never left the gym. Today I coach over 30 kids with a variety of special needs, and offer coaching clinics on how to execute supported inclusion in the gymnastics setting.

The excitement of coaching is amazing. The environment is spectacular and stimulating in so many ways... an awesome array of bouncy surfaces, bold and bright colours, music, and of course, the people. My special kids have a chance to learn at their own pace with adequate supports, to have fun, to shine, and to enjoy the fancy

gymnastics skills of higher-level gymnasts, and make new friends.The beauty of gymnastics connects us all. In the gym, everyone

is working and playing simultaneously. The sport demands it. We encourage one another in a “can-do” environment. It is a world of trying, and trying again – working toward a goal. One of my special gymnasts, Emily, is a remarkable little girl with Downs Syndrome. She can do three splits all the way down, bounce trampoline rou-tines with grace, turn cartwheels and choreograph floor sequences, climb and swing, all with pointed toes! She started with me about four years ago, weak and frail. She couldn’t make a lap around the

Tumb le &ROL LKidnastics Offers Gymnastics for All Abilities

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About 40 years ago, I fell in love with the sport of gymnastics. All that it took was just one glimpse of Olympian Olga Korbut on TV in the seventies. What an inspiring drama! Then came Canada’s own Elfi Schlegel, and of course, Nadia. I was captivated!

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floor, or support her frame. Now I struggle to keep up to her. Inclusion was a process. A team approach made her dream possible.

After coaching college, I spent the first half of my career focused on coach-ing athletes for competitions. When I was asked by a parent to coach their autistic child, I couldn’t refuse. Their doctor had recommended gymnastics. I figured I could easily find guidance to help a kid out. Little did I know I would have to figure it out myself.

I knew nothing about autism, so I read some books, took a few courses, talked with the family… then I met the child. He was adorable, and fast! He loved the trampoline at first sight. It took a while, but he eventually learned how to navigate the gym safely. At first, he needed a lot of space. Now, six years later, he is still an avid partici-pant. He taught me how to coach him. I was inspired.

Word of mouth spread, and more children needing accommodations came my way. Most of the children are ambulatory, although some need assistance for stability. In the gym, the children have to be medically stable to participate. I was at first overwhelmed at the logis-tics. I had requests from parents that were difficult to facilitate… tall orders. I was worried that I would let the parents and children down.

I never considered myself an expert, but my years of experience coaching this population is un-deniable. Safety, first and foremost, was key. There was no simple guidebook, but together with each family, I found a way to accommodate each participant. I had to think on my feet. There was no silver bullet.

I learned to expand my risk management strategies to accommodate children who bolted. I learned to modify the environment to suit the child. I learned how to communicate with nonverbal people and parents better. I learned I had to advocate. I came to realize how challenging it often is for parents to access programs. I had wrongly assumed that kids with special needs had special places with perfect services. My quest for information was fruitful but arduous. I began looking for collaborators, a search that continues today. Now that I am aware of the difficulties faced by many children across the province, I am providing clinics to help other coaches become informed. I started a company called Kidnastics Inc. to foster safe supported inclusion, and to be a partnering agency with like-minded collaborators.

While the profiles of my special athletes are diverse, a love of the gym is common to them. They are affected by a range of medi-cal conditions and while I’m aware of their disabilities, I focus on

promoting abilities and having fun. I’m not a therapist, even if gym training is therapeutic. My realm is fun. The gym of-fers these participants a safe place to practice social and motor skills. A main goal is for the kids to play, or learn to play. It’s amazing to see kids improve their physical capac-ity through fun gymnastics activities.

I’ve learned from my kids that gymnastics can make a quality of life difference. Given that each child is unique, I design custom pro-grams. According to parents,

the skills and confidence gained in the gym transfer to other areas in life, like the classroom, and for some kids, it offers access to the playground. As a coach, I’m accustomed to chatty kids, but I

was shocked to see first-hand the speech and language boost experienced by many of the participants after starting to do

gymnastics. I learned from occupational therapists that sensory experiences in the gym help children function and feel better. While jumping, swinging and rolling around in the gym is a lot of fun, it also promotes better neurological functioning and cognitive development. Who knew?!

It’s a thrill to celebrate their skill development. As a career coach of athletes, I took skill development for

granted. I have been brought to tears of joy on many occasions with my special kids.

During the last two years I’ve had the pleasure of working with several

youngsters with cerebral palsy. At first, mobility

around the gym was a critical challenge to

overcome. I de-signed a soft surface

program that was a lot of fun for the kids. Up

and down they climbed and jumped and rolled. Their

faces were red at the end of class. It is amazing to see

how well they all responded to their lessons. Parents were

shocked by their child’s improved motor and social skills. Nothing motivates a child like their passion. They weren’t working; they were playing! I couldn’t be a prouder coach.

For more information on Kidnastics, contact the author at [email protected].

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developing and delivering products that improve the lives of others and encourage a fit and fun lifestyle. And the company is doing just that with innovative, stylish, high-quality family products.

Asa has been in the lifestyle products business for over 12 years, established in 1998 as a Minor-ity and Female Owned Business Enterprise in the active lifestyle market. Among its product line are the Shift, Mobito and the Triton, three-wheelers with appeal for all kids, regardless of ability. In fact, here are three machines that many kids with disabilities can climb into and ride off with their friends.

The Mobo Shift is the world’s first three-wheeled cruiser equipped with a reverse function. This cruiser boasts other unique features such as

free-wheel maneuverability, a dual-joystick steering system and a reclining back seat with six angle settings to optimize back comfort and support.

The Mobo Mobito is sized just for kids and includes all of the features of other Mobo models: unique mobility, comfort, safety options and innovative design. Other features include advanced back support and an adjustable frame designed to fit most young children, and an all-new emergency brake feature.

The Mobo Triton, “the Ultimate Three Wheeled Cruiser”, is an ultra maneuverable three-wheeled cruiser for children and adults. With a very unique, yet simple steering mechanism, not only is the Triton fun and enjoyable to steer, it is also easy to ride, durable and a great way to obtain a brisk work out resulting in increased cardiovascular health and hand-eye coordination. It sits low to the ground, which makes it safe to ride. Caliper

hand brakes makes slowing or stopping quick, smooth, and easy.

And then there’s the Mini, the world’s smallest luxury three-wheeled cruiser, geared for children between 30 - 60 months old. The Mobo Mini features everything you’re looking for in a

Shift into Mobo

Parenting a child with a disability presents unique challenges and rewards not often addressed in mainstream parenting literature. Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital created BLOOM, a magazine and blog on parenting kids with disabilities, to bring together the wisdom of families – reflected in firsthand columns such as Role Model, Parent Talk and Trailblazer – and profession-als in childhood disability treatment, research, real-world programs and education at Holland Bloorview and beyond. The name BLOOM conveys the belief that every child blooms in his or her own unique way. Visit http://bloom-parentingkidswithdisabilities.blogspot.com/.

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young children’s cruiser. With a unique steering system, the Mobo Mini presents a development tool for hand/eye coordina-tion and muscle strength at a young age, benefits that will have a lasting positive impact.

Relaxing, safe, and a fun-filled experience designed to promote an active lifestyle, parents can count on other benefits like invigorating exercise, increased arm and leg strength, improved hand-eye coordination and enhanced cardiovascular function. Very cool for kids with special needs, and reasonably priced at $199 to $599 US depending on the model. Visit www.mobocruiser.com.

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Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) are designed to help enhance the quality of life for Canadians with disabilities. Through the program, the government hopes to see a major drop in poverty levels among people living with disabilities across the country.

As a relatively new government savings plan, many Canadians with disabilities and their families still don’t fully comprehend the benefits that RDSPs can bring. With an RDSP, money is deposited into the plan over a number of years and invested so that it will grow. While tax is paid on money that is contributed, anything gained from investing is tax free for as long as it stays in the plan.

The person who receives the benefits of an RDSP is called the beneficiary. To be eligible, a beneficiary must be a Canadian resident under the age of 60 who qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit, has a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and is a resident of Canada at the time that the plan is opened. In most provinces, as much money as required can be withdrawn from an RDSP without af-fecting disability benefits. With other savings plans, this is not always the case.Money

Matter$A Primer on Registered Disability Savings Plans

Not-for-profit Investor Education Fund has developed new online content to help those with disabilities – and their primary care givers – to better plan for the future. Information includes downloadable Plan brochures, details about the RDSP program, checklists to help evaluate RDSP options, articles about caring for a loved one, case studies show-ing the difference that an RDSP can make, and much more.

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ith a carousel with chariots

for wheelchairs, Braille games decorating the side panels on the jungle gym, and table-high sandboxes, this San Antonio theme park aims to offer everything a special needs family might enjoy, all the while appealing to guests without dis-abilities as well.

This inventive and heart-warming 10-hectare, $34-million amusement park caters ev-ery detail to visitors with physical and cognitive disabilities. It’s the first park of its kind in the world specifically designed for individuals with special needs.

And since opening last year, Morgan’s Wonderland (www.morganswonderland.com) has attracted more than 100,000 guests, with three out of four visitors being able-bodied.

The inspiration for Morgan’s Wonderland originated in 2006 when Texas philanthropist Gordon Hartman observed

a poignant occurrence involv-ing his daughter Morgan, a child with special needs, and a group of other children. All were on vacation splashing in a hotel swimming pool. Morgan appeared as if she wanted to take part in the fun, and the others exhibited similar interest in interacting with Morgan. Unfortunately, the connection never materialized.

Hartman thought about how wonderful it would be to create a special place for special friends – an environment of inclusion and understanding. The Gordon Hartman Family Foundation raised funds for the park, including an initial gift of $1 million from Gordon and Maggie Hartman, commit-ments from the City of San Antonio, the State of Texas, chari-table foundations, corporations and individuals. Admission to Morgan’s Wonderland for special needs individuals is free and for others at only a nominal charge.

Morgan’s Wonderland

I am often asked to describe the experi-ence of raising a child with a disability – to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to under-stand it, to imagine how it would feel. It’s like this......

When you’re going to have a baby, it’s like planning a fabulous vacation trip – to Italy. You buy a bunch of guide books and make your wonderful plans. The Coliseum. The Michelangelo David. The gondolas in Venice. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian. It’s all very exciting.

After months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrives. You pack your bags and off you go. Several hours later, the plane lands. The stewardess comes in and says, “Welcome to Holland.”

“Holland?!?” you say. “What do you mean Holland? I signed up for Italy! I’m supposed to be in Italy. All my life I’ve dreamed of going to Italy.”

But there’s been a change in the flight plan. They’ve landed in Holland and there you must stay.

The important thing is that they haven’t taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy place, full of pestilence, famine and disease. It’s just a different place.

So you must go out and buy new guide books. And you must learn a whole new lan-guage. And you will meet a whole new group of people you would never have met.

It’s just a different place. It’s slower-paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But after you’ve been there for a while and you catch your breath, you look around... and you begin to

notice that Holland has windmills... and Holland has tulips. Holland even has Rembrandts.

But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy... and they’re all bragging about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life, you will say “Yes, that’s where I was sup-posed to go. That’s what I had planned.”

And the pain of that will never, ever, ever, ever go away... because the loss of that dream is a very, very significant loss.

But... if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn’t get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things... about Holland.

The following narrative has made its way around the world plenty of times via the internet. But if you haven’t seen it before,

especially if you are a parent of a child with a disability, it’s sure to strike a chord. (c) 1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley. All rights reserved.

Welcome to HollandBy Emily Perl Kingsley

A Primer on Registered Disability Savings Plans

Why choose an RDSP?Money made from investing grows tax-free as long as it stays in the RDSP. Those with an RDSP are still eligible for provincial disability benefits. Government grants are available that can really add up. The grants provide extra financial security for the person with disabilities and peace of mind for their family.

How can the government help?Those age 49 and under may qualify to receive additional money from the government through two separate RDSP funding programs: Canada Disability Savings Grant and Canada Disability Savings Bond. With the savings bond program, families with a net income of less than $21,947 a year automatically receive $1,000 without having to make a con-tribution. Here’s how these government programs work. The Canada Disability Savings Grant program provides matching contributions of up to $3,500 each year until the end of the year when the beneficiary turns 49. There is a $70,000 lifetime limit. The chart below sums up the grants available based on family net income and contributions.

What about costs for an RDSP?Some financial institutions do not charge fees for RDSPs while oth-ers might. Before opening a plan, ask about administration fees, set-up fees or management fees. Fees vary from institution to institution.

What about the risks?As with other saving and investing options, there may be risks to Registered Disability Savings Plans. The three most common risks are Investment, Future and Cost. RDSP investments can include savings accounts, GICs, stocks and mutual funds. With any of these choices, there is the risk that they may not make as much as needed or hoped for. For example, there may be poor returns or money lost as a result

of bad investment decisions. In most cases, to get a higher return, RDSP investors typically need to accept a higher level of risk.

With respect to Future Risk, there is the possibility that circum-stances may not work out the way they are hoped for. Most people invest in their RDSPs over many years. Over that time, life can change and the plan may have to be cancelled or money withdrawn early. Money may be lost through penalties or other fees and some or all of the government money received may have to be returned.

With Cost Risk, there is the chance that investment costs could reduce returns more than expected. These risks vary. In some cases, risk can be reduced by simply choosing different investments.

But there are ways to reduce the risk when investing RDSP sav-ings. For example, get expert help. Find a trusted adviser to help invest money. Just remember that in many cases, higher fees apply in order to get expert advice. It’s also good practice to find out the costs of a plan. Before joining an RDSP, ask about any fees. Shop around to find an in-stitution that charges lower or no fees. And ask about investment costs. With some investments, fees apply every time investments are bought and sold. Think about what will be left after those costs are paid.

Remember, there are always risks when investing. Be sure to un-derstand the risks of any investment before buying. Don’t invest in any product that isn’t properly understood. Ask a trusted advisor to explain how an RDSP might fit into your financial plan. Call the federal govern-ment at 1-800-O-Canada, or visit the Service Canada website to learn about eligibility and grant options. Visit www.GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca where you’ll find more detailed RDSP program information.

Article courtesy of Investor Education Fund. Investor Education Fund (IEF) offers unbiased financial information to the general public via www.GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca, and to students through its Taking Stock in Your Future teacher program, Funny Money assembly program and online financial tools for teachers, parents and students. The not-for-profit organization was established by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), and is funded through OSC enforcement settlements.

If family net income is: And contributions are: These grants apply: Up to these maximums:

$78,130 or less On the first $500 $3 for every $1 contributed $1,500

On the next $1,000 $2 for every $1 contributed $2,000

Greater than $78,130 On the first $1,000 $1 for every $1 contributed $1,000

(or no income tax return)

The Canada Disability Savings Bond program pays up to $1,000 each year to low-income families until the end of the year when the beneficiary turns 49. There is a $20,000 lifetime limit. This chart sums up the bonds available based on family net income. No RDSP contributions are required.

If family net income is: This amount applies:

$21,947 or less $1,000

Between $21,947 and $39,065 $1,000 is reduced on a prorated basis

More than $39,065 (or no income tax return) No bond is paid

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