Please Note - Muscular Dystrophy Canada

June 24, 2016
*** Please Note****
The Dartmouth office will be moving effective immediately. Please ensure all mail is sent to the new address at:
100 Ilsley Avenue – Unit N
Dartmouth NS, B3B 1L3
All telephone numbers and extensions will remain the same. However, the office will not be contactable between today,
Friday and all day Monday.
Family Retreat Photo Video
Just wanted to share with you this very special video that was created by one of
our youth leaders, Alex Peeler. These photos were all taken at our most recent
Atlantic Family Retreat held last fall at Camp Brigadoon in Nova Scotia. Thank
you Alex well done! Thank you to Lawtons Home HealthCare for making the
retreat possible! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUaF2wCjOgI
The Caregiver Network – Upcoming Webinar
On June 29th, a webinar “Managing Emotions When The Going Gets Tough” to register or to find out more visit
http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=999adaaca3713af72a5a7cb36&id=50cb83d99e&e=5617c08afb
What is the Access 2 Card?
The Access 2 Card provides persons with a disability a personalized card printed with
their name and the card’s expiry date. When going to their attraction of choice, they
simply need to present the card along with a piece of ID (not required for cardholders
who are minors), and their attendant will receive a free ticket. The Access 2 card is
accepted at entertainment venues across Canada. Take a moment to see some of the
participating venues in your province! www.access2card.ca/venues For more information and to apply for a card visit
http://easterseals.ca/english/access-2-entertainment-card
Qu’est-ce que La Carte Accès 2?
La carte d’Accès 2 offre aux personnes avec un handicap, une carte personnalisée imprimée avec leur nom et la date
d’expiration de la carte. Lorsque vous allez à leur attraction de choix, ils doivent simplement présenter la carte avec une
pièce d’identité (pas obligatoire pour les titulaires qui sont des mineurs), et leur accompagnateur recevront un billet
gratuit. La carte Accès 2 est acceptée dans les lieux de divertissement à travers du Canada. Visitez la section des lieux de
ce site pour voir où la carte peut être utilisée dans votre communauté ou pour faire application.
http://www.carteacces2.ca/quest-ce-que-la-carte-acces-2
Consulting with Canadians on accessibility legislation
Between July 2016 and February 2017, the Federal Government will be consulting with Canadians on accessibility
legislation.
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/consultations/disability/legislation/index.page
Consulter les Canadiens au sujet d’une législation sur l’accessibilité
Entre juillet 2016 et février 2017, le gouvernement fédérale consulterons les Canadiens au sujet d’une législation
fédérale sur l’accessibilité.
http://www.edsc.gc.ca/fr/consultations/invalidite/legislation/index.page?&_ga=1.138628855.574542310.1412268683
Enabling Accessibility Fund
The Enabling Accessibility Fund is a federal Grants and Contributions program that supports capital costs of construction
and renovations related to improving physical accessibility and safety for people with disabilities in Canadian
communities and workplaces. The Government of Canada is currently accepting applications from organizations
interested in receiving funding from the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF). The Standard Grant Application for Funding
can be submitted under either the Workplace Accessibility Stream or the Community Accessibility Stream of the EAF.
http://www.edsc.gc.ca/eng/disability/eaf/index.shtml Deadline: July 26, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. PT
Fonds pour l'accessibilité
Le Fonds pour l'accessibilité est un programme fédéral de subventions et de contributions qui soutient le coût en capital
de travaux de construction et de rénovation visant à faciliter l'accessibilité et la sécurité des installations pour les
personnes handicapées dans les collectivités et les milieux de travail au Canada. Le gouvernement du Canada accepte
présentement des demandes de la part d’organismes souhaitant obtenir du financement du Fonds pour l’accessibilité
(FA). La Demande de financement standardisée de subvention peut être présentée soit dans le cadre du volet
Accessibilité en milieu de travail, soit du volet Accessibilité dans les collectivités du FA.
http://www.edsc.gc.ca/fra/invalidite/fpa/index.shtml Date limite : le 26 juillet 2016 à 23 h 59 heure du Pacifique
PEI Chapter
On Saturday, June 25, join Lorie Gay at the PEI Walk for Muscular Dystrophy! The Walk will be held in Charlottetown at
the Confederation Landing Park. A fun day to be had with Jamie Stride and his falcon, live music from Katie McGarry &
Dan Currie and much more! Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the Walk starts at noon.
Visit PEI Walk4MD for more information or to make a donation.
Sunrise Trail Chapter
On Saturday, June 25, join little Isaac at the Pictou County Walk for Muscular Dystrophy! The Walk will be held at the
Scotsburn Fire Hall, registration starts at 11 a.m. and the Walk starts at noon. Visit the Pictou Walk4Md for more
information or to make a donation.
Central NB Chapter
On Sunday, June 26, join the Fallon family at the Fredericton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy! The Walk will be held at
Odell Park with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and the Walk at noon. New this year visit a silent auction table! Join
the chapter in this family fun day! Visit the Fredericton Walk4MD for more information or to make a donation.
South Eastern NB Mighty Drivers Chapter
Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Night
The Moncton Fisher Cats of the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League will be hosting a
Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Night this Sunday June 26, 2016. Game time is 7:00 pm
against the Fredericton Royals. If you did not receive a ticket at this year`s Walk, they can
be purchased at the game. Please remember to wear your Walk T-shirt to the game.
Soirée de sensibilisation pour la dystrophie musculaire
Les Fisher Cats de Moncton de la Ligue de Baseball Senior du Nouveau-Brunswick sera
l’hôte d’une soirée de sensibilisation pour la dystrophie musculaire ce dimanche le 26 juin
2016. La partie commence à 19h00 et ils joueront contre les Royals de Fredericton. Si
vous n’avez pas reçu un billet à la marche, ils peuvent être acheté au guichet. N’oubliez
pas de porter le T-shirt que vous avez reçu à la marche.
Fire Fighters Supporting Muscular Dystrophy Canada
This weekend, June 24-26th, the Westphal Cole Harbour Fire Fighters will be holding their
28th annual 50 hour Ladder Sit in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. This year’s
ladder sitter is Mark Burgess, a long time supporter of MDC. These Fire Fighters volunteer
many hours before and during the weekend to make it a financial success for MDC. Mark
begins his journey at noon on Friday (Sobeys Forest Hills Drive parking lot in Cole
Harbour)and finishes at 2pm on Sunday. It would be wonderful to have many families
drop by during the weekend, especially on Sunday to celebrate their success and
personally thank the Fire Fighters for their amazing support.
Have you registered for this year’s Walk for Muscular Dystrophy? Your support truly makes a difference!
Register now at www.walk4md.com Don’t hesitate to contact Rebecca for more information or help with registration at
[email protected]
Be a part of our 2016 Early Bird Contest. It’s easy!
Register and raise $60 online at least 30 days before your local Walk for Muscular Dystrophy event and you will have a
chance to win an iPad mini.
Meet our Fredericton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassadors
Hi, We’re the Fallons!
We became involved with the walk because our son Rorke was
diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at age four months
and we wanted to do all it takes to raise awareness and money for a
cure! The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy brings people education
which raises awareness and lets people know that our son and
others affected by neuromuscular disorders need a cure.
Our favorite memory from a past walk was our second walk when
our son was sitting on the ground because he could not walk then and he was dancing using his upper body trying to
warm up and loved the huge smile on his face!
We like to fundraise for the walk and volunteer with the Oromocto Fire Department for the ladder sit, we hold a boot
and help with the BBQ and spread the word using social media. Please join us at the Fredericton Walk for Muscular
Dystrophy-it’s a wonderful experience and a chance to meet people, share challenges and take part in all of the
activities.
To support Rorke or for more information visit the Fredericton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy.
St. Bernard
Sydney
6-May St. Mary's Bay Academy
4-Jun Sydney Boardwalk
Halifax
11-Jun Marriott Halifax Harbourfront
Moncton
12-Jun Centennial Park
Saint John
12-Jun Canada Games Stadium
Prince Edward Island
25-Jun Confederation Landing Park
Pictou County
25-Jun Scotsburn Fire Department
Fredericton
26-Jun Odell Park
Corner Brook
30-Jul Corner Brook Civic Centre
Goose Bay
30-Jul HVGB Town Hall
St. John's
10-Sep Easter Seals House
Northern NB
Virtual Walk June 1-Aug 30