Just for Easter Seals Kids and Families!

This is a special place just for Easter Seals kids and their families.  You can check here for recreation programs schedules, copies of notices that have been mailed or e-mailed, and other information just for you!

East Coast Program Announcements

Call 726-2622 for information about east coast programs.  Click here to download the latest version of the east coast Easter Seals Express.

Recycle for Easter Seals!  When you deliver your recycling to Evergreen or Scotia Recycling, why not donate the proceeds to Easter Seals?  It's easy - just let the depot staff know that you'd like your money credited to the Easter Seals account.  Easter Seals will request a cheque at the end of the year.

Portable ramps and sledge hockey sleds for loan - Easter Seals has two 7-foot folding ramps and sledge hockey sleds and equipment available for loan. Call 726-2622 to reserve.

West Coast Program Announcements

Call 634-4064 for information about west coast programs.  Click here to download the latest version of the west coast Easter Seals Express.

Aquatic Program - Corner Brook session starts in January at the Arts and Culture Centre.  Stephenville sessions are ongoing at the Regional Aquatic Centre.  One to one swimming instruction is provided.  Cost $25 per participant.

Fit-Ability - Ongoing at the Humber Community YMCA.  Designed to fit the individual needs of each participant. Consists of cardio and strength training routines. Registration fee of $40 per participants.

Easter Seals Family Swim - Time to be announced at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Pool.

Other Information

Tax information for Easter Seals families - Canada Revenue Agency info page for children's fitness tax credit www.cra-arc.gc.ca/watsnew/fitness-e.html

Registered disability savings plan - the federal government recently released plans for a registered disability savings play. Visit www.fin.gc.ca/activity/pubs/disability_e.html for details.  Click here for highlights.

Recreational Therapy Program Travel Assistance Fund

Easter Seals recreational therapy programs are open to all children with physical disabilities, regardless of where they live.  A travel assistance fund is available to help offset the cost for those families traveling outside the immediate St. John's and Corner Brook areas. Click here for details.

The Kids in Action

If you'd like to receive any of the photos below by e-mail, drop us a line at info@easterseals.nf.ca.

West Coast Easter Seals kids enjoy rafting on the Humber River in July 2007.

This fine-looking crowd danced the night away at the Easter Seals Teen Valentine's Day Dance.

  
RCMP Member and Easter Seals volunteer Scott Thistle hosted a tour of
RCMP Headquarters for Easter Seals kids on January 17, 2007.  Thanks Scott!
 
The teens take time out from their Christmas dance to pose for a picture with Santa Claus.

The younger children enjoyed a morning of crafts, Christmas carols and a visit from Santa.

We want to hear from you, our Easter Seals Families!

Do you have a tip you'd like to share with other families? Have you found a solution to a challenge other families face and you'd like to spread the word? Maybe you have a personal story or information you'd like to share with other families.

Please click here to drop us a line.