Honoured Respite Provider - Robert Power [1]

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Respite Provider since: 2010 Field of study: – Child and Youth Worker graduate

How did you get interested in working with kids?

I became interested in working with children when I was 18 years old, when I became a volunteer wrestling coach. Through working with the children on the wrestling team and talking with friends and family I decided to go to college and take the child and youth worker program.

Payment Submission Calendar - March to June 2012 [6]

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities [7]
Respite Home Support Workers [2]
Respite Programs [8]
Respite Provider [3]
Special Services at Home [9]
SSAH & ACSD Provider [4]
Timesheets and Calendars [10]
Volunteer Provider [5]

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Please download the latest payment submission calendar for October 2011 to February 2012. Important dates are noted including holidays.

NOTE:
FAMILY RESPITE SERVICES FINANCIAL YEAR END IS MARCH 31, 2012

Therefore when submitting your timesheets with the Pay Period End Date March 17th you must also include hours worked from March 18 to March 31on a separate timesheet.

ALL TIMESHEETS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE BY MARCH 21, 2012 by 4:00 P.M. ANY HOURS SUBMITTED AFTER MARCH 21st WILL NOT BE PAID.

Don't shut disabled kids out of society - The Globe and Mail [14]

“Loneliness is the most terrible poverty.”

– Mother Teresa

There are few things more heartbreaking than a child with no friends.

But being friendless is the norm for Canadian children with physical and developmental disabilities.

A new study, written by Anne Snowdon, a nurse and professor at the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor in Ontario, shows that 53 per cent of disabled kids have no friends.

External Link:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/andre-picard/dont-shut-dis... [15]

March Break Programs: Creative Kids! (for ages 7-12) and Drumbeats & Brushstrokes (for teens 13-18) [16]

Workshop [17]

Event Date:

Monday, 2012, March 12 - 9:30am - Friday, 2012, March 16 - 3:00pm

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Please download the flyers for more information regarding these 2 programs.

We have online payment options available for your convenience (VISA, MasterCard) so please do not hesitate to ask.

Please note: these programs are approved to be reimbursed for eligible families through Special Services at Home.

Emily Finnigan, BMT, M.Ed, MTA

Accredited Music Therapist

Whole Note Music Therapy Services

Office: 519-478-0060

Mobile: 519-566-6152

External Link:

http://www.wnmusictherapy.com [18]

External Link:

http://www.facebook.com/wholenote [19]

Talent Show Age 10-21 years [20]

Event Date:

Saturday, 2012, February 11 - 9:00am - - 2:00pm

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Ensemble Presents…. Windsor Essex Loves Talent

The talent fundraiser raises money towards making our community a better place for children and teens with a disability. For more information visit the links below

Auditions will be held: Saturday, February 11 2012

Please read the flyer for more information and requirements.

External Link:

http://www.ensembleunderstands.com [21]

External Link:

http://www.communitylivingessex.org [22]

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS Let’s talk about LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL [23]

Workshop [17]

Event Date:

Thursday, 2012, February 16 - 6:00pm - - 8:00pm

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Who: Students, Parents & Educators

Where: Essex District High School

244 Talbot Street North, Essex

When: February 16th, 2012 (Snow date Feb. 23, 2012)

Time: 6pm-8pm

Please call Public School Board at 519-255-3200: Sue Vickers (ext: 10835) Catholic School Board at 519-253-2481: Ellen Sebben-Cerchie (ext: 1155) or Ken McCarthy (ext:1153)

Dollars and Sense [24]

Workshop [17]

Event Date:

Wednesday, 2012, February 1 - 7:15pm - Thursday, 2012, February 2 - 12:30pm

Topics to be covered

Disability Tax Credit and Child Disability Benefits (Canada Revenue Agency) Wills; Trusts (Discretionary/Henson); ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) Supported Decision Making; Powers of Attorney; Guardianship; Home Ownership; Life Insurance, RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings) Topics to be covered Disability Tax Credit and Child Disability Benefits (Canada Revenue Agency) Wills; Trusts (Discretionary/Henson);

Check out Biz X Magazine... [25]

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Biz X Magazine supports FRS, by sharing our exciting news with the community!

Check out pg. 26 http://www.bizxmagazine.com/eflyers/BizX_Jan_2012.html [26]

Thanks to Emily Finnigan, Whole Note Music Therapy! [27]

Emily Finnigan, Whole Note Music Therapy has donated over $300.00 to FRS from the Winter Music Recital!

Many children in the FRS program participate in Music Therapy. Thanks to all of the families that attended and made a donation. FRS appreciates your support!

Donation

Donation Amount:

$300

Proceeds from the 7th Annual Whole Note Music Therapy Recital benefit FRS! [28]

On Sunday, Dec. 11th it's the 7th Annual Whole Note Music Therapy Recital, all donations to benefit FRS! http://www.wnmusictherapy.com/psa/WNMTS_2011_1211.html [29]