Disability Dreams Group

March 27, 2011    Written By: Amy MacFarlane |  No Comments

The Disability Dreams Group (DDG) www.disabilitydreams.ca was conceived by founder David after many years of dealing with his own son’s challenges, in particular a severe learning disability. Like most parents, he was not comfortable with the “disabled” label, but was willing to set that aside when it meant significant tax relief for his family. This prompted an exhaustive investigative search to identify all of the opportunities available to help him provide and plan for his son’s future. David’s extensive background in income taxes and investment planning has provided the perfect structural base for the birth of the Disability Dreams Group. (more…)

Did you know about RecRider!

March 27, 2011    Written By: whatsnew |  No Comments

Did you know that Recreational Respite offers a service called RecRider- a truly different kind of transportation program.  The focus of the program is to ensure that those individuals who otherwise would not be able to continue participation throughout the community, attend programs on a regular basis such as: day programs, recreation programs, community living and general interest and support groups.  This program is for those individuals who have any form of cognitive impairment, physical challenges and developmental diversities and is operated by our own team members to assist with community integration (or re-integration).  For more information, please contact recrider@recrespite.com or call 905-813-0336.

Family Caregivers Unite-Dr. Gordon Atherley

March 27, 2011    Written By: Amy MacFarlane |  No Comments

Family Caregivers Unite!
The talk show for family caregivers is hosted by Dr Gordon Atherley on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel
For family caregivers, the people who provide care to partners, parents, children, brothers, sisters, cousins, friends, neighbors and even co-workers. For the people who provide care when everyone else has gone home.
Tuesday at 10 AM Pacific Time | 1 PM Eastern time on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel
http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1669

Recreational Respite will be a featured episode at the end of April and the opportunity to listen to Amy MacFarlane discuss our program, it’s services and it’s supporters across North America.. more details to follow..

Walk to Fight Arthritis

March 17, 2011    Written By: Amy MacFarlane |  No Comments

The Arthritis Society’s Walk to Fight Arthritis presented by the makers of TYLENOL® is about walking and fighting back. By registering and raising pledges, you’ll be helping to fund leading-edge research and essential programs that support those living with arthritis. (more…)

Professionally speaking….

March 15, 2011    Written By: Amy MacFarlane |  1 Comment

Alzheimer Society Peel is providing an innovative new program for health care providers and individuals affected by Alzheimer disease and related dementias.

The program, FIRST LINK, is a free referral program that will link individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia to a community of learning, services and support. The process begins with a primary health care practitioner or community service agency referring a newly diagnosed or an already diagnosed patient to FIRST LINK. (more…)