The Respite Learning Portal The Respite Learning Portal is devoted to people
who are interested in learning more about the world of respite and
those already providing respite support who want to access more
training, information, and to share ideas and resources. The
on-line poll is one way inwhich the Respite Learning Portal is trying
to make this the site of choice for respite training and information.
Participants are invited to vote on topics.
Respite Worker/Provider RegistryIn Ontario there is a respite registry for respite providers, workers, contractors. To become part of the registry to look for work or connect with families who are searching for respite workers go to www.respiteservices.com Please note: you must go through a screening process to be listed in the registry. There is a minimum screening criteria however it will vary from agency to agency e.g. some areas conduct a test or in person orientation all agencies conduct a vulnerable persons check with the OPP and RCMP.
See the new u-tube video of Archie and Ace in the Share your Story section
Ministry of Children and Youth Services Autism e-Newsletter/Bulletin électronique du ministère des Services à l'enfance et à la jeunesse sur l'autisme View this newsletter in a web browser
http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/specialneeds/autism/new
sletter/april2012/index.aspx>
En français
http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/French/topics/specialneeds/autism/news
letter/april2012/index.aspx>
A new education web linkwww.elementaryeducationdegree.com is a website that puts together all you need when you are searching for the best in colleges and degrees that meet your specific needs when you are looking to join the educational elite by becoming an elementary school teacher to help broaden our children’s schooling futures to better prepare them for life outside of school. Jan Pierce, an elementary school teacher from Alabama, whose own educational prowess gave her the tools she needed to succeed in life, created the site.
Take 6:43 minutes to watch this motivation u-tube video. You'll know if respite is the choice for you.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkNzRjXK3hc&feature=youtu.be Join this amazing family on their journey through life with Maddox http://www.mcclinticfamily.com/McClintic_Family/Welcome.html
Respite Care May Be More Beneficial Than Autism Therapy - Disability Scope http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/01/05/respite-more-beneficial/14714/ Interesting article, based on the comments it can also present two very different perspectives! Readers can post their comments under the article.
Noteworthy Events & WorkshopsInternational Short Break Association presents:
8th International Conference
"Short Break-Respite is Key"October 10-12 2012
Le Meridien King Edward Hotel
Toronto, Ontario, Canada We've Invited the World! Early Bird Registration is open!
To register for the ISBA conference www.ISBA2012.net
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