Autism BC partnered with Recreational Respite throughout 2020 and 2021 and here is what they have to say about our partnership: “Autism BC shared promotional codes to allow our over 7000 members across BC to try out the online support group programs offered by Recreational Respite and the team. Over 95% of our members would […]
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Thanks to the Tamarack Institute for including us as moderator of this great conversation with Steven Estey and Sarah Schulman! Some really great things happening around the country for and with people with disabilities! ‘How People with Disabilities are Shaping Community’ Have a watch 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=layoBvaALyE
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Watch a critical discussion around the importance of human connection for individuals living on the Autism Spectrum. Our engaging & experienced panel discusses why face to face interaction is key, what we have heard about this subject from the autism community, how the global pandemic has affected our contact with others and ways to engage
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Almost immediately after COVID-19 hit Canada in March 2020, Amy MacFarlane, Founder and CEO of Recreational Respite, realized she had a major problem. “All of our services shut down,” she says, remembering the chaos of those initial weeks. “Before the pandemic, we offered in-person one-on-one services and group programs in the community. We didn’t have
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Recreational Respite partnered with Service Coordination Support (SCS) to offer the first virtual Youth Track Sessions during their Coming Together Conference 2020 (25th Anniversary). Recreational Respite developed and facilitated 4 programs to engage youth age 14+. Build It Mental Health (Self Care) – November 7, 2020 The workshops increased self-esteem, reduce anxious feelings, and manage stress well. Participants
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July and August 2020 Cerebral Palsy, Saskatchewan and Recreational Respite offered a full range of virtual group programs to their SK CP members! Members enjoyed a variety of recreation and Build It Workshops through the summer of 2020. They were able to create a space that members could come together in a very isolated time,
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April 2020 – ongoing Recreation creates an opportunity for inclusive participation. To immerse in new experiences that include making new friends and building healthy relationships, inclusive play while learning ways for self regulation and coping strategies. Our work with individual who have FASD include identifying strengths and interests that guide and promote successful participation. Partnerships
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2010-2016 Aging In Place: Optimizing Health Outcomes Through Technology, Design and Social Inclusion Recreational Respite developed and implemented various immediate and long-term company strategies related to serving older adults. These included client research and program evaluation, engagement and innovation for new technologies, appropriate dissemination strategies through social media and other communication channels, and opportunities to
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