November News Round-Up
In the November News Round Up, information on:
- New Online Financial Planning Initiative for Canadians with Disabilities
- Disability Tax Credit Consultations
- Apply Online for Persons with Disabilities Assistance
- Family Holiday Events
- Online Videos from U.S. National Autism Conference
- Online Training and Professional Certificates with Douglas College
- New Online Registration System
Research Study: Kindergarten Transition for Children with ASD
A Simon Fraser University graduate student is seeking parents of a child with autism who has started kindergarten in the past few years. Participants will be asked to do a 60-90 minute interview to share their transition story. Please contact Lisa Ludvigsen at [email protected] or 604-928-5472.
Online Training and Professional Certificates with Douglas College
Spaces are still available in the winter 2015 Online Autism Outreach Training – for Behaviour Interventionists (BIs) living outside of the Lower Mainland. Apply now, for this credit courses subsidized by MCFD, classes begin in January. For full information: douglascollege.ca/autism-outreach.
Do you want a rewarding career helping youth and adults on the autism spectrum find – and keep – meaningful employment? Apply to the Employment Supports Specialty Advanced Certificate now, online credit classes begin in January. For more information: douglascollege.ca/ess
The Disability and Community Studies Department at Douglas College is also now accepting applications for three other autism related programs that begin in Fall 2015: Behaviour Intervention Certificate; Classroom and Community Support Diploma and Disability and ABA Advanced Certificate. Please see www.douglascollege.ca for details.
Problematic Bedtime and Sleep Behaviours – upcoming talk Nov 27th
November 27th – Vancouver. Addressing Problematic Bedtime and Sleep Behaviours Using a Behavioural Approach. Richard Stock, PhD, BCBA-D. CEUs for BACBs are available, and the talk is free for attendees. Visit the CIRCA site for more details on this talk and more upcoming talks in 2015. Free.
Consultations on simplifying the disability tax credit application
The Canada Revenue Agency will be in Vancouver on November 25th to consult with Canadians on how to simplify the disability tax credit application.
Read more on how to participate online or in person.
- Online survey
- Consultation document (PDF)