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Holiday Options Summer Social
Yesterday our Training Room turned into a party room, as many of the people we support from our Holiday Options program came in for our Summer Social. Pizza and snacks were served, and the room was decorated with photos from all the Holiday Options adventures.
Next year, we hope to have just a great Summer with the people we support in our Holiday Options program. -
Toy Recalls: Safety Tips for Parents
This week there have been some more recalls on various toys that may be potentially hazardous for your child. We’ve previously blogged about the dangers of the bumbo chair, and some of the best and worst toys for your toddlers. Two more toys to add to the list (from the Associated Press) are the Magnetic Maze Toys, Steam Bottle Warmers, and Double Strollers.
Magnetic Maze Toys magnetic “wand/pen” can detach and cause choking hazards. The same goes for the magnets. As for all children and baby toys, be careful of purchasing any that include lead or magnetics, as accidental consumption of either can lead to potentially dangerous situations for your child.No images were released by the Associated Press on Steam Bottle Warmers or Double Strollers, but following this link will take you to the direct news article with more information on other items on the recall list, and on the Steam Bottle Warmers and Double Strollers.
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The Star: Call for Submissions
We’re taking submissions for The Star again.Anyone can write for the Star as long as you have something that you think is relevant to the DDA community.
It can be about:
- your experience with developmental disabilities (whether it be personally or of someone you know)
- information and resources
- letters to the editor (lingering questions from previous issues; articles that you loved, etc etc)
- events that others in the DDA community will like (and can attend)…the list goes on.
Send all submissions to jleung@develop.bc.ca!
Please note that not all submissions will be published, and that they may be edited for The Star.
If you do not know what The Star is or would like to subscribe to it, click here! We have both an e-version and a mail-out version available. If you’d like to be a member of the DDA community, you can sign-up online here!
For additional information about the Developmental Disabilities Association, please visit www.develop.bc.ca .We look forward to reading your submissions!
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Disneyland Vacation
Like the many of you, I have been enjoying the Summer, and I’ve just come back from my vacation! I know the people at Holiday Options have already been having a great time at vacation this year!You might be thinking what does your vacation have to do with the DDA community? Well, I’m getting to that. I went to Disneyland last week, and it proved itself to indeed be the happiest place on earth. Not only were there thousands of smiling faces, there was also a culturally diverse crowd. What stood out most for me was how accessible they made most of their rides and buildings for people with disabilities. In addition to that, they had very inclusive hiring of employees as they employed many people with developmental disabilities, and also employed those who required wheelchair assistance. Now, this may not sound like a big feat, but for a theme park, a world famous one at that, it warms my heart to see just how they are trying to include everyone so that everyone may enjoy their time equally!
Their commitment to hiring people with developmental disabilities and people from all walks of life reminds me of the employers at Jobs West who are also very willing to support this endeavor.
I hope to see more and more employers hiring inclusively and equally so that everyone may reach their full potential.
For more information about Jobs West and Holiday Options, please visit www.develop.bc.ca!
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Poetry From Our Main Street Drop-In
One of the activities that the people we support commonly enjoy at our Main Street Drop-In is writing poetry. Today’s poem is titled Bubble Bath and comes from Kathy.
Happy song fresh foam, clean beauty
Soft bubbles show bright skin, feels funny pink
Diamond water song, truth come home
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Recent Posts
- Holiday Options Summer Social
- Toy Recalls: Safety Tips for Parents
- The Star: Call for Submissions
- Disneyland Vacation
- Poetry From Our Main Street Drop-In