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 training topics. 

In 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.

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. 

International Short Break Association presents:
8^th International Conference
"Short Break-Respite is Key"

October 10-12 2012 
Le Meridien King Edward Hotel
Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

We've Invited the World! 

The Call for Presentations & Papers will be released  on November 9^th, 2011   

For more information visit:  www.ISBA2012.net

JOIN US FOR THIS EXCITING & ENERGIZING OPPORTUNITY! 

Noteworthy Events & Workshops

Kathie Snow will be speaking in Parry Sound on February 10 2012 stay tuned for more details. Disability is Natural is Kathie Snow's website, she speaks from a parent perspective www.disabilityisnatural.com 

Physicians and other medical personnel help parents joyously celebrate the birth of every baby, instead of crushing parents’ dreams when they predict gloom and doom because the child happens to have a disability. Kathie Snow 

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