Check out this great new Comic book series: Face Value Comics

Michael is a comic book character with autism - a hero with a mathematical mind, artistic gift and an abundance of compassion. Face Value Comics says he is the first hero with the disorder among comic books.

The creator of the series, Dave Kot, hopes his books can help people on the autism spectrum better understand the world around them.

http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/making-a-difference/comic-book-stars-worlds-first-hero-autism-n190321

Charchuk uses her voice to urge others to see the ability

Janet is a wonderful advocate for PEI around seeing everyone's ability. She continues to make sure voices are heard. So proud of her, and her great work. check out the newspaper article that talks about Janet's accomplishments.

http://www.journalpioneer.com/News/Local/2014-11-06/article-3931261/Charchuk-uses-her-voice-to-urge-others-to-see-the-ability/1

Kicking off National Down Syndrome Awareness Week with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society....
"When you were born and I was told you had Down syndrome, my mind immediately went to a dark place, my heart sunk, and everything I thought you and our little family was going to be somehow was shattered.

But, sweet girl, I am oh, so glad that those thoughts got shattered. That the lives we imagine living sometimes need to be broken so we can see the lives we were meant to have. In a way, it makes room for a life to be painted so very brightly, and sometimes the paint is more beautiful when it needs to break through the dark and start again.

You, my darling Pip, have done this for us. You have somehow painted our lives so uniquely different that I am in awe of how lucky we now are to have you."

To read my Dear Pip Letter click here:
http://cdss.ca/ndsaw/2014/11/day-1-dear-pip/

#arentyagladPipsCanadian

New measures to help make life more affordable for Canadian families.

The Prime Minister announced an increase to Childcare Expense Tax Deduction for children with disabilities as  

part of the announcement made on income splitting and other tax measures to support families. This is very good news, the childcare deduction is being increased to 11,000 from 10,000 per year for childcare expenses for families with children with disabilities who meet the Disability Tax Credit eligibility.

For the full announcement of all the measures see http://pm.gc.ca - See more at: http://www.cacl.ca/news-stories/blog/new-measures-help-make-life-more-affordable

Please check out the latest issue of Institution Watch:
The most recent issue of Institution Watch is now available to download. Be part of the movement to close institutions in Canada.  Published jointly with People First of Canada, you can learn about where the doors are still open, where they’ve closed, and what’s being done in different provinces and territories to create inclusive communities for all. - See more at: http://www.cacl.ca/news-stories/blog/new-issue-institution-watch#sthash.CN98jQPl.dpuf

http://www.cacl.ca/news-stories/blog/new-issue-institution-watch