IWK Pediatric Rehab Service - 2010 Winter Programs Catalogue

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2010 Winter Programs

Catalogue


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WORKSHOP FOR BROTHERS AND SISTERSOF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

The IWK Health Centres Pediatric Rehabilitation

Service is pleased to present a workshop for brothersand sisters (ages 9-12) of children with a disability/physical, developmental or acquired brain injury.

The purpose of this workshop is to.

Help kids learn more about their brother or sistersunique strengths and challenges

To allow them to discuss feelings and any concerns

To meet other children who are growing up with abrother or sister with similar issues

Parents are also invited to participate in a1.5 hourparent education and discussion session.

Date: January 16th, 2010

Time: 9:00am to 12:00 noon

Location: IWK Health Centre

There is no charge for this workshop.Space is limited so reserve your space early by completing theattached registration form and returning it to the address on

the form byMonday January 4th, 2010

Refreshments will be provided at bothsessions free of charge.

For more information contactKim Clarke at 902-470-7039 or via email

[email protected]

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Date: January to May 2010 (see dates below)

Time: 6:45pm to 8:30pm

Location: Dalhousie University

McCain Building 6135 University Ave.

Criteria: Caregivers with a son/daughter who has adisability and is in junior high or high school.

Cost: Free

Details:

Come together with other caregivers for a monthly life skills supportgroup for caregivers that is focused on strengthening coping skills that will

enhance successful transition into adult life for youth with disabilities.

Topics Include:4. Occupational OptionsJanuary 265. Recreation and LeisureFebruary 236. On Defining Disability - Deficit vs Difference March 307. Dignity of RiskApril 278. Open Mic! - May 25

No registration form is required for this program.Please RSVP to Kim Clarke 902-470-7039 at least 3 days prior to

the session.

To Register or for more info call 902-470-7039

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Equipment Loan Program

There is new availability for long-term loan of some equipment for useduring the school year!

Call now for more information!

Borrow a Quickie Sport Chair for yourindoor winter sports

Get out on the ice with a Sled Coachfor sledge hockey or skating

A walk in the park is a breeze in thisSnow Coach!

This Hippo-campe ski

attachment is agreat way to getout and stroll in

the snow!

The Equipment Loan Program was established to give

families of children and youth who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury theopportunity to borrow a variety of resources. To borrow adapted equipment please con-

tact Recreation Therapy at (902) 470-3840.

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Come together with other parentsand

caregiversforfunfamily recreation.

The P.L.A.Y group will introduce families and children 4 years of age and under

who are able to participate in a group setting to various leisure activities.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

ADAPTED DANCE AT HALIFAX DANCE

KINDERMUSIK AT ST. MARGARETS BAY

KINDERMUSIK STUDIO

SWIMMING AT THE SPRYFIELD WAVE

POOL

ADAPTED YOGA AT THE BREATHING

SPACE YOGA STUDIO

EXPRESSIVE ART PROGRAM

SKATING

ADAPTED BIKE CLINIC

To register and get all of the details on thisprogram please call Shelley Smith at 470-3840 or [email protected]

Deadline: Monday January 4th, 2010

MondayMorningsandTh

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Time:10:30-11:30a.m.,a

nd2:30-3:30p.m.

Program will beoffered

January 11th toFebruary 4th, 2010

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JunketWhen: Wednesday Evenings

Date: January 13th to February 17th, 2010 (6 weeks Food & Fun)

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Braemar Superstore, Dartmouth. Also to include other

Dartmouth locations.

Criteria: Youth 12 years of age and up who are able to participate ingoal setting, planning, and can actively participate in a groupsetting.

Cost: $20.00 per participant. Covers the entire 6 week program.

Have fun with friends, learning how to plan,shop for, and prepare healthy snacks andmeals. An active living component will also

be included as the group will be participatingin some recreational outings!

Menu Planning

Cooking Skills

Grocery Shopping


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Encouraging Advocacy and Sexual Education

Most teenagers have many questions about sexual health, but talkingto parents, teachers, and doctors can seem very embarrassing.

E.A.S.E. is a new sexual education program being offered by thePaediatric Rehabilitation Service at the IWK Health Centre. During the

program, instructors will teach lessons, facilitate activities, and leaddiscussions covering a variety of issues related to sexual health such

as self-image, dating and relationships, emotions, sexual identity, andsafe practices.

The first E.A.S.E. group will be for girls,aged thirteen years and older, and will be held

Saturday March 6th and 27th, 2010from 1 to 4 pm at the IWK (Cafeteria Room)

This program will be best suited to girls who are able to participate in

group activities and discussion. For more information about E.A.S.E.or to register your child, please complete the attached registrationform and return it to the address on the form.

The Deadline for this program is:Friday February 19th, 2010

A program for boys will follow, in the fall of 2010. If you are interestedon placing your son on a waiting list, please contact Kim Clarke at

470-7039.


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Encouraging Advocacy and Sexual EducationHow to Talk to Your Teenager about Sexual Health

As parents, talking with our teens about sexual health can bechallenging and uncomfortable. As a parent with a teen with a

disability, there are often unique issues to consider.

On Monday, February 15th, from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm,the IWK Paediatric Rehabilitation Service will be offering

A Parent Information Session entitled'How to Talk to Your Teenager about Sexual Health'

At the IWK

Topics will include: socio-sexual development, dating andrelationships, safe sexual practices, identity, consent and sexual

abuse, masturbation, and the importance of sexual health education.

We will also provide information about the E.A.S.E. program foradolescents and how your child can participate.

Parents from outside of HRM may participate in the Parent informationsession through Telehealth at their local community hospital.

To register, please complete the attached registration form and returnit to the address on the form.

The Deadline for this program is:

Monday January 18th , 2010

ParentInformationSession

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Come and join us for a week of activities which keep theParalympic Spirit alive. Participants will have the opportunityto participate in a variety of Paralympic activities fromWheelchair Curling, and Sledge Hockey to a game of Boccia.Even though were not in Vancouver for the week we cancertainly be part of the Paralympic Celebrations!!

Where:

St. Andrew Community Centre, 6955 Bayers Road, Halifax

When:Monday March 15th to Friday March 19th, 2010

Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Ages: 12 years to 18 years of age

Criteria: This program will be of interest to youth who are able to actively partici-

pate in goal-setting and planning within a group setting. The program will provideyouth with useful skills in accessing recreation and leisure resources and serviceswithin the community. Youth will practice skills with regards to identifying availablerecreation programs, directing personal needs, money management, using Metro Tran-sit and participate in the spirit of the Paralympic Games throughout the week!

Cost: $50.00covers the entire week of activities!

Please complete the attached registration form and send it to:

Kim Clarke ([email protected]) orIWK Paediatric Rehabilitation Service

5850/5980 University Ave. P.O Box 9700Halifax NS, B3K 6R8

Att: Kim ClarkeK2216Fax: 902-470-7465


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Making Waves is a not-for-profit group of volunteer swimming instructors basedout of universities across Eastern Canada. This is the first time that our program will

be offered in Halifax.

We offer inexpensive swimming lessons to children with intellectual challenges whoare unable to participate in group swimming lessons and allowing very affordable ac-

cess to private swimming instruction.

At Making Waves, we believe that becoming comfortable in the water and learning toswim is essential for all children. It is our mission to ensure that swimming lessons are

accessible and affordable to those who need them most.

Your child will be paired one-on-one with one of our instructors, who will help themattain their personal goals, whether it be putting their faces in the water for the firsttime or developing their swim strokes. We recognize that everyone learns at their

own pace, and that with a little help anything is possible.

Information on Making Waves Montreal, the program on which we are modeled, isavailable at www.makingwavesmontreal.com.

To register, contact Kyle Jewer (coordinator) [email protected]. Further inquiries on the program can be addressed

here as well and will be responded to promptly.

A nine-week session of lessons will run Sunday mornings from 10:30 11:00AM from January 16th to March 13th at a price of $20/child at Centennial pool

(1970 Gottingen Street, Halifax NS). Fees cover administrative costs andpool rental fees. Registration is limited.

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Dartmouth Whalers Sledge Hockey League

The Dartmouth Whalers are always welcoming new members to their sledgehockey league sessions running Sundays. Sessions are held from 11am to 12noon at the Bowls Arena, 15 Acadia St. Dartmouth

For more information or to register contact Francis & Eddy Durand [email protected]

Do you know someone who loves to dance???

Calling all aspiring dancers and their parents! Halifax Dance offers InclusiveMovement: dance classes for children with special needs. The age range forclasses is 4-7 years and 8-12 years. All classes have an instructor plus variousvolunteers. If you are interested please call Halifax Dance at 422-2006 and ask

for the Inclusive Movements class for children. Questions and comments canbe sent to Jen Loane at [email protected].

Dont miss all the excitement of the 2010 ParalympicGames in VancouverMarch 12 21, 2010.Various events will be televised on TNS throughout theweek!

For information http://www.vancouver2010.com/paralympic-games/paralympic-alpine-skiing/


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Take PartSports and Recreation Program

forChildren and Youth with a Physical DisabilitySponsored by the Easterseals of Nova ScotiaHalifax Program: Sundays from 12:30pm 2:00pm

St. Andrews Center, 6955 Bayers RoadTo register contact:

Christina Swett, Active Living Program Coordinator453-6000 ext. 229

Or [email protected]

ATLANTIC CADS FESTIVALCADS - NB, CADS NS (ASNS), CADS - NL, CADS - PEI

January 29th to January 31st, 2010

The 2nd Atlantic CADS Festival is going to be held at Ski Wentworth again this

year. It is designed to allow CADS members from all the 4 Atlantic Provinces to get

together and enjoy skiing and socializing. There will be CADS instructors available

to help as needed or opportunities for free skiing/boarding. There will be a

Snowboard Camp designed for confident boarders who would like to improve their

skills. It will be run by an experienced snowboard coach and CADS instructor.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, January 8, 2010

To get your registration form email

Linda at: [email protected] or call her at

902-425-5450 ext 349

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Leisure Ease

The Epilepsy Association of NS is planning to hold a leisure educationworkshop for teens, "Leisure Ease", where teens, (ages 12-15 years of age)who have epilepsy, can get together and find out how to use leisure to improvetheir lives, whether though giving them the opportunity to have fun, showingthem how to cope with the challenges in their lives by learning to de-stressand relax, or meeting up with one's peers to exchange experiences and makefriends.

For more information on the this program being planned for the winter pleasecall Iris Elliott, Program Coordinator of The Epilepsy Association of NovaScotia at 902-429-2633 or visit their website at www.epilepsyns.com or emailto [email protected].

Parents Supporting ParentsParents of kids with special needs supporting parents of kids with special

needs.

Truro NSCC6:00pm to 8:00pm

1st Wednesday of every month

Contact: Susan Lewis at 902-843-2984 for more information.


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