nady winter 2013 newsletter

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There was music, magic,

clowns, great food and of

course Santa at the annualNADY Family Christmas Party.

Sarah and Bridget set the

theme with some festive

Christmas music.

The Shriners Clowns put

smiles on the faces of the

children with their balloon

creations.

Roland Duguay had everyone

amazed at his magic tricks and

comedic antics.

Santa handed out gifts to the

children as they got their

picture taken with him.

A big thank you to Judy

Camirand and everyone else

who helped organize this

important event for our

families!

LOTS OF SMILES AT CHRISTMAS

NADY NEWSWINTER EDITION 2013

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specialtreats!

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NADY at the YMCA

Showing off at the YMCA is lots of fun for the NADY at One Kids Placeparticipants!

CanadoreCollegeStudentsOrganizeInterviews

for TheLongestMorning

Ever

A big thank you to Sue Childs

and Lucie Ricci who coordinated

efforts to interview many of our

families so that the North Bay

community can hear their

personal stories about how Rotary

4Kids has helped them and whatNADY has done to improve their

lives. Community partners and

volunteers were also interviewed.

Everyone was invited to enjoy free

timbits and refreshments. It was a

lot of fun just getting together,

watching the kids play and

parents socialize and learn from

each other. Segments of these

interviews will be heard over thecourse of The Longest Morning

Ever that will run from April 3rd

to April 5th. More on page 4.

The YMCA of North Bay hasa long running history withthe Rotary Club of North Bay

and NADY. We have workedtogether to achieve what weenjoy today at the AquaticCentre. For instance, NADYpurchased the special lift thatassists those in wheelchairs inand out of the pool.

Every Saturday afternoon from1pm to 2 pm NADY familiesare able to enjoy free use of allthe facilities in the YMCA poolarea, whether it be relaxing inthe therapy pool or having funand exercising in the recreationpool. In July and August,NADYs pool time changes toFriday afternoons from 1pm to2pm to accommodate theRecreation Program.

Remember to bring yourNADY membership card withyou when you come.


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NIPISSING TRACKERS

Jordon Mino, Frank Forrest, Domonique and Isaac Dubie and Erin Campbell enjoya sunny day on the slopes.

There was a big increase in the

numbe r of fa mili es and

children participating in the

downhill ski program this year.

The Nipiss ing Trackers,

coordinated by the amazing

Kay-Sea Taylor, have seen a

steady growth every year. Kay-

Sea leads a team of dedicated

volunteers who take the time to

train properly to ensure the

safety and enjoyment of all

involved.

Jordon Mino is an inspiration

for the younger skiers. Now an

adult, he independently takes

on any challenge the hills have

to offer. He is a great mentor,

providing encouragement and

advice.

This program would not be

possible without the support of

Rotary4Kids, Laurentian Ski

H i l l , NAD Y a n d m o s t

importantly, the volunteer ski

instructors.

Disability is the inability to see

Ability

The Nipissing Trackers always see

the Ability!

A big thank you to Laurentian Ski

Hill and the many volunteers who

allow children and youth with

special needs and their families to

experience the thrill of downhill

skiing!

Shown above is Jason Corbett,

Frank Forrest and Mathew Vigna.

Below is Kay-Sea Taylor who puts a

lot of her time and energy into

organizing this great opportunity

for NADY families.


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PADDLE Program

PADDLE participants scoured the neighbourhood to collectdonations for the food bank

TheLongestMorning

Ever

With Kevin and Big

Mike!

We are gearing up for another

radio marathon. Kevin and Mike

will broadcast for 53 hours straight

to raise funds and awareness in

support of Rotary4Kids and NADY.

They will be located at center court

at Northgate Square so feel free to

drop by and give them your

support. There will be many spin

off events to help the cause, so

stayed tuned. A big thank you goes

out to our heroes Kevin and

Mike - we wish them good healthand energy throug hout the

broadcast! EZRock 100.5 North

B a y a n d a l l t h e d e d i c a t e d

Rotarians and NADY volunteers

also deserve a big round of

applause.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT

FRICKER SCHOOL

Come on out on Thursday, April

4th between 7:00 am and 9:00 am

for the best pancakes in town!

Proceeds from all tickets sold willgo to Rotary4Kids and NADY.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT

BURGER WORLD ON FISHER ST.

We will wrap-up this event at

Burger World on Fisher the

morning of Friday April 5th until

10am. For every pancake breakfast

purchased - proceeds go to

Rotary4Kids/NADY.

Friends Jesse and Shawn like participating

in the many activities at PADDLE.

PADDLE participants give back to

the community!

Our PADDLERs stock shelves at the

North Bay Food Bank, volunteer at the

YMCA, care for animals at the Humane

Society, work at the Salvation Army and

more! To learn more about PADDLE,

check out www.paddlenorthbay.ca

MARK THE DATE!

PADDLE Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

Thursday, April 18th from 5 pm to 7 pm,location TBA. Tickets will be $10 for

adults and $5 for children under 12. To

buy tickets in advance call 705.493.2401

or email [email protected]

Transition to Adulthood Event

Join us at One Kids Place on March

20th from 6 pm to 8 pm. For more

information, contact: Peggy Sakaluk

at 705.476.2299 ext. 1330 or

[email protected]

PADDLE has entered Rebuilt

Resources Community Donation

Challenge for the chance to be voted

the next favourite not-for-profit

organization and win $5,000! We are

collecting clothing items and for every 40

lbs of clothes we bring in we will receive

1 vote. Donations can be brought to

PADDLE until July 2013.
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NADY Membership Information

In the past year, NADY and

One Kids Place created a

partnership that has resulted in

a new location for NADYs

recreation program. It is a great

fit and everyone looks forward

to moving ahead with a

common vision of how we can

best continue to offer quality

programs and opportunities for

children and youth with special

needs. With the support of thecommunity we know our goals

will be met. Thank you to all

our supporters!

NADY memberships must be renewed

annually. Memberships are valid between

January 1st and December 31st of each year.

Updated membership is required for

participation in the NADY programs. The

sooner you renew, the sooner you can take

advantage of all NADY has to offer.

While filling out the membership form,

please note that a voting member is a person

over the age of 18 who buys a NADY

membership. Please include the names of your

children, 12 and under, without special needs.

By doing so and including their age, they will

be able to participate in the NADY annual

Christmas Party, showcased on the front page

of this newsletter.

Participants of the Nipissing Trackers

Ski Program must ensure that their

membership is renewed before January 1st.

This enables to coordinator to organize the

number of volunteers they will need and to set

up the ski schedule in a timely fashion.

An nu al mem ber ships, dat ed an d

signed, are required by our insurance

company. It protects you and your volunteer

boards from liability in the case of any mishap.

Renewing your membership in December

helps your membership chair redact an

accurate and efficient membership list for use

in our programs.

Membership forms are available online

atwww.nady.ca under Get Involved

or you can contact the NADY office.

Letter from a ParentNADY

at One Kids Place

Routine and quality of life is very important in all our lives and evenmore important in the lives of those with special needs. The quality ofprograms that have been offered over the many years by NADY with themonetary help of the Rotary Club of North Bay and support of boardmembers, families, volunteers, and the community at large is an exampleof a community committed to continuing these very importantopportunities.

My son has benefited incredibly from the summer NADY programs. Hisdaily routines at home, at school and in the community throughout theyear are very important to his quality of life.Each day throughout the summer NADY runs an excellent programallowing for him and others to continue to have fun, socialize and thrive.

There has been a legacy from the outset of NADY that recognizes not

only the inclusion but also individual differences. Resourcefulness andcreativity within the program structure results in special relationships,wonderful memories and many friendships that are made for bothworkers and participants.

NADYs partnership with One Kids Place has enhanced the programfurther by having professional therapists trained in recreational activitiesfor those with special needs work side by side with young people whomentor participants keeping the program active, fun and safe.

Thank you to the North Bay Community for caring for our kids and theongoing generous support that we know we can always count on!

- Frank OHagan

Wed like to take this opportunity

to thank our long timemembership chair, Brian Trivett,

who has dedicated much of his

time over the years to NADY. He

has been unwell and we wish him

good health. Big Thank You to

Lucie Ricci for filling in for Brian.

You may contact her with any

questions at the NADY office or

705.497.3246.
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I Am The Disabled Child I am the disabled child.I am your teacher. If you allow

me, I will teach you what is reallyimportant in life.

I will give you and teach you

unconditional love.I give to you my innocent trust,

my dependency upon you.I teach you of respect for others

and their uniqueness.I teach you about the sanctity of

life.

I teach you about how veryprecious this life is

and about not taking things for

granted.

I teach you about forgetting yourown needs

and desires and dreams.

I teach you giving.

Most of all, I teach you hope andfaith.

I Am The Disabled Child.- Unknown

I am the child who cannot talk.

You often pity me. I see it in your eyes. You

wonder how much I am aware of...I see

that as well. I am aware of much...whether

you are happy or sad or fearful, patient or

impatient, full of love and desire, or if you

are just doing your duty by me. I marvel at

your frustration, knowing mine to be far

greater, for I cannot express myself nor my

needs as you do. You cannot conceive my

isolation, so complete it is at times. I do not

gift you with clever conversation, cute

remarks to be laughed over and repeated. I

do not give you answers to your everyday

questions, responses over my well-being,

sharing my needs, or comments about the

world around me. I do not give you

rewards as defined by the world'sstandards...great strides in development

that you can credit yourself. I do not give

you understanding as you know it. What I

give you is so much more valuable...I give

you instead opportunities. Opportunities to

discover the depth of your character, not

mine; the depth of your love, your

commitment, your patience, your abilities;

the opportunity to explore your spirit more

deeply than you imagined possible. I drive

you further than you ever go on your own,

working harder, seeking answers to your

many questions, creating questions with noanswers.

I am the child who cannot walk.

The world sometimes seems to pass me by.

You see the longing in my eyes to get out of

this chair, to run and play like other

children. There is much you take for

granted. I want the toys on the top shelf. Ineed to go to the bathroom... oh...I've

dropped my spoon again. I am dependent

on you in these ways. My gift to you is to

make you aware of your great fortune,

your healthy back and legs, your ability to

do for yourself. Sometimes people appear

not to notice me; I always notice them. I

feel not so much envy as desire, desire to

stand upright, to put one foot in front of

the other, to be independent. I give you

awareness.

I am the child who is mentallyimpaired. I don't learn easily, if you

judge me by the world's measuring stick.

What I do know is infinite joy in the simple

things. I am not burdened as you are with

the strifes and conflicts of a more

complicated life. My gift to you is to grant

you the freedom to enjoy things as a child,

to teach you how much your arms around

me mean, to give you love. I give you the

gift of simplicity.

CONTACT US:

NADY at One Kids Place

400 McKeown Avenue

North Bay, ON P1B 0B2

705.476.5437 ext. 3550

[email protected]

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