TLC Youth Recreation Program
A Great Place for Fun, Learning And Long Lasting Friendships
Conferences, Workshops, Events, etc...
Autism Funding: Frquently asked Questions
For answers to FAQ regarding Autism funding see:
A Parent's Handbook: Your Guide to Autism Program or call the Autism Funding Unit.
Contact 250.387.3530 in Victoria or Toll Free at 1.877.777.3530
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Free Webcasts "What Does Our Research Mean For Autism Early Intervention?"
UBC has released a series of six webcasts on research conducted in Dr. Pat Mirenda's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab. They are available free of charge, are only about 10 to 15 minutes long each, and target parents and professionals working with young children with ASD.
http://setbc.org/setbc/topics/sutism_dev_dis.html
or through links on the MCFD website
http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/autism/index.htm
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New Ministry Website on Autisim Spectrum Disorder
The BC Government has a comprehensive website dedicated to providing information on Autism. The site includes information for parents, transition planning, publications and links
Contact www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/autism/index.htm
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The Next Chapter Book Club:
This link was put forth by one of our alumni's parents. http://www.nextchapterbookclub.org/index.asp
"The NCBC is designed to promote literacy, social connectedness, and community inclusion. The premise is simple. A group of 5 to 9 people with intellectual disabilities, regardless of their reading skills, gather with two volunteer facilitators in a local bookstore or café to read and discuss a book for one hour a week. Much like members of any other book club, NCBC members choose the book they want to read, as well as how they would like to structure their book club. Members are learning and making friends and having a lot of fun doing it."
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**Registered Disability Savings Plan**
From Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network:
Similar to a Registered Education Savings Plan, the Registered Disability Savings Plan is a long-term savings plan that is designed specifically for those with a disability and will allow funds to be invested tax-free until withdrawal. This plan will permit contributions from anyone, including friends and family, with a lifetime limit of $200,000 which does not include government contributions or interest. As an incentive for people to set up an RDSP and contribute into the plan, the Government of Canada has created the Canada Disability Savings Grant and the Canada Disability Savings Bond. The Grant can provide up to $1 for every $3 you contribute into the plan, to a maximum of $3,500 a year. The Bond will provide $1,000 a year for those with a lower income, no contributions necessary.
With the RDSP expected to become available from financial institutions in December of 2008, we are encouraging people to do two things in order to take full advantage of this plan:
- Make sure you qualify for the Federal Disability Tax Credit (this is the eligibility criteria to be able to set up an RDSP).
- Make sure you file a 2007 tax return (even if you have no income).
For more information on the RDSP, and to use the new RDSP Calculator to see how the plan can work for you, you can visit http://www.rdsp.com/. Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) also offers free RDSP telelearning seminars with more detailed information on the RDSP. For seminar dates and to register visit http://www.plan.ca/ or call 604-439-9566.
