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THE WIAIH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER JULY 2012 | VOL. 25, ISSUE #3 AN ACTIVE SUMMER WITH WIAIH! RECREATION PROGRAMS KELLY’S PUB BEACH VOLLEYBALL JOGGING CLUB GEARING UP FOR OKA RACE D AN ACTIVE SUMMER WITH WIAIH!

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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

D

AN

ACTIVESUMMER

WITH WIAIH!

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The Informer Team

Contributors

thDeadline for submissions to the next edition of the Informer: Friday September 7 , 2012.

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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

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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

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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

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Travel Tips From One Parent To Another...by Jennifer Glazier Debney

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Great FamilyVacation IdeasCompiled by Franca Kesic

tradewindsresort.com

smuggs.com

greatwolf.com

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5 Snacks For Sound Sleep

Compiled by Franca Kesic

5 Sleep Solutions

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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

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saying farewell

a tree grows at Valois Residence

Photo: Liam Chapman

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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]

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Rockin’ Summer Rec Staff!

PRCD

School’s Out!by Lyne Charlebois, Linda Berghello,Wendy Wilson, and Shana Paré

Photo: Josée Marcotte

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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

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th54 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGHello & Goodbye: Changes To The Board Of DirectorsBy Natalie Chapman

Wow! WIAIH In The House Of Commons