Free IEP Workshop in Punjabi
November 27th – Surrey, B.C.
ਵਿਅਕਤੀਗਤ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਯੋਜਨਾ (ਆਈ ਈ ਪੀ) ਅਤੇ ਘਰ-ਸਕੂਲ ਸਾਂਝ ਦੀ ਮਹੱਤਤਾ
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) & the Importance of the Home-School Partnership
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) & the Importance of the Home-School Partnership. This event, scheduled from 6:00 -8:30 pm on Thursday, November 27th, is aimed at members of the South Asian Community and will be presented in English/Punjabi. It will be co-sponsored by Surrey Schools District with the support of ACT’s South Asian Autism Committee. Families are welcomed from across school districts. Space is limited please pre-register with ACT. For more information, consult the event details page. Or download the poster in English&Punjabi
ACT’s New Online Registration System
ACT has been working hard to bring you a new online registration system.
- It is easier to use
- Enables registration directly from the events page
- You can register someone other than yourself for an event
- Allows registration for multiple attendees and automatically applies the group discount.
Download 2014 receipts before January 30, 2015: Receipts for events delivered prior to November 2014 are available at:www.actcommunity.ca/amember
If you have any questions, please contact our office at [email protected] or 1-866-939-5188
Autism in the Media
Join Joy Becker’s Ride – Fundraiser
Joy Becker, popular ACT presenter of the Navigating Puberty and Adolescence events, is facing her second battle with breast cancer in the past five years. The Lantzville Pub (outside of Nanaimo) is hosting a cancer fundraiser on Joy and Rick’s behalf on November 20th. You can donate online, or tickets are available at the Lantzville Pub at 250-390-4019 or call 250-755-9512. To contribute to the silent auction, call 250-268-8000. Joy is taking a one-year sabbatical. This fundraiser is to support Joy and her family with the additional expenses that are part of the cancer journey ACT is sending best wishes to Joy, from all of those who appreciate her work, her humour and her passion.
Update: tickets for the event at the Lantzville Pub are now sold out (congratulations, Joy!), but you can still make donations online.
Try out the pre-flight process with YVR and CAN
The Canucks Autism Network (CAN) is partnering with Vancouver International Airport, CATSA and Air Transat to provide a unique airport experience for families living with autism. On Monday, November 17th, CAN families will have the opportunity to go through the entire pre-flight process (airport arrival, check-in, security and boarding) without actually taking flight. To learn more about this event, email [email protected], or visit canucksautism.ca.