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Intro to Boccia! Come out and play the game. All abilities welcome! You are invited to an intro to Boccia, (/ˈbɒtʃə/ boch-ə) a precision ball sport, similar to bocce. The sport is contested at local, national and international levels, by athletes with physical disabilities. It was originally designed to be played by people with cerebral palsy but now includes athletes with other various abilities. In 1984, it became a Paralympic sport, and in 2008 was being practised in over fifty countries worldwide.   When and where? Tuesday, October 23, November 6, and November 20, 7-8 pm.  Knox United Church, 451-18th Street, Brandon, MB. For more details, please contact Katie Gaiser – SMD Receation Faclitator, at kgaiser@smd.mb.ca or call or text 204-573-0211.   Society for Manitobans with Disbilities and The Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba – Westman Chapter have partnered together to bring you Boccia.

We are excited to invite you to our eighth annual Fall Festival! Sunday, October 21, 2-4 at SSCY Centre. Activities will include: Pumpkin Carving Scarecrow Making – please bring some old child sized clothes to dress the newest addition to your family! Cookie Decorating Crafts Ghostly Games Photo Booth Spooky Corner – is it cooked spaghetti, or brains?! Harvest Dig – a search for delicious treats! Please feel free to come dressed up in your Halloween costumes! (There will be some outside activities weather-permitting, so please dress appropriately) This is a family event, and children of all ages are welcome. If you would like any further details or to RSVP, please contact Dominique at lifeprogram@rccinc.ca or call (204) 258-6500 by Wednesday, October 17th, 2018. Please let us know how many children and adults will be attending. Thank you for your support, we look forward to seeing you!

When? Friday October 12th, November 9th and December 7th 2018 (Registration signs you up for all three days!) Time? 6:00pm-9:00pm Where? SSCY Centre– 1155 Notre Dame Avenue For Who? Participants aged 12-21 and parent(s)/caregivers What? A chance for families to prepare meals & eat together with other families! We use the Guided Participation model to facilitate flexible thinking and decision-making while strengthening the parent-child relationship in a supportive environment! Cooks of all ability levels are welcome. We provide adapted cooking equipment as needed, including switch-operated devices. Snacks will be available upon arrival to tide us over before we start cooking! We will then be eating dinner around 7:30-7:45pm. Menus will be sent out a few days prior to each event day. To Register: Contact Dominique at: 204-258-6500 or lifeprogram@rccinc.ca by Friday October 5th 2018 Please alert us of any dietary concerns/allergies upon registration. Questions? Please contact Maya at: 204-258-6538 or lifeprogram@rccinc.ca The RBC […]

You’re Invited to Our First INSERVICE DAY! Date: Friday October 19th 2018 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Location: Assiniboine Park Zoo– 2595 Roblin Boulevard (Drop off and pick up at the zoo) For who: Participants ages 10-21 We will be offering five inservice days throughout the school year! Join us this time for a fun day of exploring at the zoo! Other upcoming inservice days will include: games, cooking, bowling, art, movies. We will provide staff in a 3:1 ratio at this program. To register, please fill out the registration form or contact Dominique Gagne at: 204-258-6000 or at dgagne@rccinc.ca. Registration Deadline: October 10th 2018 There are only a limited number of spots available so please register early! Should this inservice day fill up fast, you will be put on the waitlist and offered a spot for a future inservice day! The RBC Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness program is part of RCC’s LIFE program, and is generously funded by the Children’s […]

For families of children and youth up to 21 interested in hands-on learning about available recreation opportunities!  Sunday, September 30, from 1:00 – 3:00, at SSCY Centre. Your family is invited to join us for our Recreation Opportunities Expo! A variety of Manitoban agencies that provide recreation and sport opportunities to children and teens with special needs will be in attendance, to share their programs and opportunities with you. Information handouts, registration info, and demos will be available. Snacks will be provided.  RSVP to let us know you are able to attend. Families of all sizes and ages are welcome. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Maya at familynetwork@sscy.ca or 204-258-6538. View our flyer for more information.

Join us Thursday, September 20, 5-7, at the Riverview Community Centre! Pizza and opening remarks at 5:30 PM Rock Painting and cultural activities Face painting and glitter tattoo station Games and outdoor activities Karlheinz the bubbleman RSVP to Gayle Mager at 204-945-3830 by September 14 2018 if you plan to attend or to request bus tickets/information.

October 9 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm In this workshop, Kim Barthel (OTR) will share how becoming a “behavioural detective” helps us to better understand what’s going on behind the scenes for our clients. Many things impact behaviour that aren’t always front of mind: sensory processing issues, trauma history (even multi-generational), developmental disabilities, attachment strategies… Understanding these impacts, and how we can be more attuned to our clients who experience dysregulation, behavioural issues and mental health challenges, plays a significant role in how we can help and connect in a wide variety of contexts and environments. Viewed through the lens that all behaviour is a way of coping, Kim will discuss strategies to adapt the environment, focus on relationship, provide appropriate supports and help foster greater resiliency. The art of becoming a good behavioural detective – working to understand why children do what they do – involves not only what you do, but how you do […]

Children develop critical skills during the preschool years. Children with developmental differences or delays may struggle with learning these skills, or learn them in different ways and at different speeds. Getting assessments or services for your child may take time. This can be difficult and stressful for families.   BRIGHT Coaching is a research study about how to support families while they are waiting for services. The study is testing to see if a coach program (telephone coaching sessions, online education and peer support) improves parent/caregiver health and family health care experience.   For more information, read our brochure or contact our Research Assistant, Shayna Pierce at spierce@rccinc.ca.

Would you like to participate in a research project? Are you a young adult with Cerebral Palsy or other Neurological condition that uses Assistive Technology? A group of researchers are studying what makes a successful transition for young adult Manitobans. Your participation is voluntary and includes doing a 60 minute interview to share your experiences. View our poster for more information! If you have any questions about this study or would like to participate, please contact Jacquie Ripat at 204-789-3303 or jacquie.ripat@umanitoba.ca.

The WRHA is looking for your thoughts on accessibility!  Please fill out their survey to help them find out about accessibility challenges and barriers in the health care system.