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Memo : Positive Aspects - A free new email newsletter EDITOR'S NOTESHi Everyone,Yes - you've guessed it - we've been on holiday again! Boring isn't it! On the last week of January, we took a last minute trip to Axamer Lizum, in Austria. No, we had never heard of it either, but apparently the Winter Olympics were held there some years back. One of the good bits was it was only a twenty minute transfer from Innsbruck, flying from Hurn. Our hotel was in the village of Birgitz, with another twenty minute ride in the ski-bus up to Axamer. The views were stunning, being surrounded by mountains. Luckily, it had snowed the night before, so there was plenty of the white stuff. We ascended to the top of the mountain via a funicular railway - (beats a chairlift anyday!) - and arrived at the mountain restaurant. One side was the run which was formerly the Women's Downhill, and the other side was the Men's Downhill. It was blowing a gale up here and both runs looked steep & icy, so discretion being the better part of valour, we had a gluevine outside the café, and went back on the railway! Next day, we went over to Mutters and the runs here were much more friendly looking, so we got our ski legs back on the nursery slopes & then we were off. Stopping has never been my good point - which doesn't help! So Jim bullied me into making a proper parallel type stop on each turn - I wasn't happy but it did the trick. Next day I came down looking like an Olympic skier - well nearly!! By the Friday, there had been no further snow and the grass was poking up in places, so we went to Innsbruck for the day, then time to come back home. My thanks to Jim for his help with the "technical bits". Hope you all have a great Easter Mary DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES: April 24th - Annual General Meeting 6.30pm Wimborne Community & Resource Centre May 28th - Verwood Carnival Watch this space - Fete and Dog Show July 15th - Sporting Chance - at Bryanston School, from 10am. Events take place over Fri, Sat & Sun - For further details please contact Claire at clairelight18@hotmail.com EXTRACTS FROM POSITIVE ASPECTS: POSITIVE ASPECTS NEWSFLASH .. I have recently launched a brand new site that covers all disability and health in the UK, please take a look at www.ableize.com The site is getting great support but needs to start getting seen and new sites added by the public. Any other ideas on promotion would be gratefully received.Kind regards Robin Kettle Access All Areas Tel: 01255-242777 - Fax: 01255-242777 - Mob: 0788-7923514 Email: accessauditing@aol.com - URL: www.access-auditing.comAnyone interested in the diary for April's events, email trudy.1@ntlworld.com 'Our House': Saturday Mornings on BBC1CBBC is hitting the road this autumn and are looking for fun families to spend time with.Is your family fun and energetic? Do you want the chance to play some games and win some prizes? If so then we'd love to hear from you. If you're aged between 8 and 13 and your parents are happy for us to film in your house, then get in touch. Get PermissionMake sure that you have permission from your parent/guardian before sending us any personal details. We need to find out details about you and why you think you should appear on 'Our House'. So contact Rebecca at email address below for an application form and get your parent/guardian to sign the consent slip. Send us your application formSend your completed application form and signed consent slip to us as soon as you can to: Rebecca.hamed@atitproductions.com Useful Contacts if you have problems using a computer game control board Game-Accessibility.comhttp://www.game-accessibility.com/ e-mail: gaforum@accessibility.nl IGDA Game Accessibility Special Interest Grouphttp://www.igda.org/accessibilitye-mail: accessibility@igda.org OneSwitch.org.ukhttp://www.oneswitch.org.uke-mail: barrie.ellis@oneswitch.org.uk Retro Remakes - Accessibility Angle Forumhttp://www.retroremakes.com/forum2/forumdisplay.php?f=84 Interaction Design Pattern Library for Gameshttp://www.eelke.com/research/accessibility.html ARTZ+ & SPORTZ+ 2007 - PROGRAMME OF SUMMER EVENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES This third innovative programme will be offering an exciting blend of arts and sports events specially designed for children with additional needs. This year, throughout the summer holiday, across East Dorset, West Dorset and North Dorset, Artz+ & Sportz+ offers these children, their siblings and parents or carers the opportunity to explore their creativity and to try something different. From African drumming to goalball and from monster mask making to zone hockey there will be something for everyone. To receive a copy of the programme call Julia Critchley on (01305) 252250 or email J.Critchley@westdorset-dc.gov.uk and you will automatically be sent a programme in the post when they are available in June.Nichola Motley Carer's Caseworker Following recent government legislation and the Dorset Carer's Strategy new posts have been created with Dorset County Council Adult and Community Services to provide support for informal carers. These caseworkers carry out an assessment of the needs of the carer, which is separate to the person being cared for. The caseworkers will also offer one to one support to carers, from a listening ear to assistance with a variety of tasks and challenges. They will provide support to carer's groups. They also have a wealth of information on training courses, events, groups and other resources of particular interest to carers. The Caseworker for the East Dorset Area is:Sheila Maycock 01202 868250s.maycock@dorsetcc.gov.uk Different Dads: Fathers' Stories of Parenting Disabled Children: Out March 2007 - Fathers of disabled children can feel overlooked when the focus of much parenting support is aimed at mothers. "Different Dads" is a collection of personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a disability. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Different-Dads-Parenting-Disabled-Children/dp/1843104547 COMPUTER HINTS & TIPS Virus Guard: Lots of people are unsure about virus guards for their pc. It is important to have one, as when you visit websites and/or receive emails there is always the risk that a virus may get into your system! Now, you might go to a computer store and purchase a virus guard, which you might be happy with - but there is a free virus guard that you can download - AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements). Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files. Version 7.5.4 includes improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data streams scanning; a smaller installation and update files; and an improved user interface. The newest version is also compatible with Windows Vista. Download for free (Download.com) Or for more information visit: http://www.grisoft.com/doc/special-stay-protected-isw-free75cnv/us/crp/0Vitamins & Minerals for children with Down's Syndrome A randomised controlled trial of the effects of antioxidant and folinic acid supplementation on the mental development, growth and health of children with Down's syndrome. This study is a joint imitative between researchers from the Institutes of Child Health in London and Birmingham, the Down's syndrome Association, the Down's syndrome Research Foundation and the research unit of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.This research project, which started four years ago, concluded last year - further information can be found on their website - www.dsrf.co.uk Recycle your mobile phones - a UK mobile phone giant was asking customers to deliver spare or unwanted handsets to it's stores to be recycled. Under the scheme Vodafone UK will give up to £7 from each handset to the National Autistic Society.For more information visit - http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatch/Portal/appmanager/vodafone/wrp;wrpsessionid=FjsgVTt225894514?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=template11&pageID=PAV_0043 SENIOR CLUB REPORTLast Saturday we said "Cheerio" to Louisa whose baby is due at the end of March.Usual activities have taken place though we were unable to make pancakes this year as the cooker in the Community Centre had been condemned!! Fortunately they now have a new cooker.Alan hasn't been too well lately but is slowly on the mend. Everyone at club sends him best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to club. THE POPPETSBy Jackie Gregory JUNIOR CLUB REPORTJust to say that all is going well we have between 6-8 children every 2 weeks lots of fun. We really enjoyed Christmas party with Jackie and the Senior club, they loved the music and visit from Father Christmas. We are still struggling to recruit new volunteers and currently looking at new premise's to run the club on a more permanent basis and in the future hoping to expand. by Lindsey FannerCHRISTMAS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION This was a well attended event at West Moors Memorial Hall, on 29th December.We were entertained by a local Rock/Blues band called Crosscut Saw. They were excellent musicians but some of us felt the volume could have been a little lower! However everyone had an enjoyable evening. - ED. CONTACT ADDRESSES ChairmanSteve Lugg34 Kingsway, Ferndown, BH22 9QW Phone 01202 872066Email stevelugg@yahoo.co.uk Chief OfficerSarah Ingram22 Astbury Avenue, Poole, BH12 5DT.Phone 01202 548001Email eastdorsetmencap@yahoo.co.uk EditorMary Cooke93 Redhill Drive, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth. BH10 6AGPhone 01202 528313Email james.cooke80@ntlworld.com Senior ClubJackie Gregoryjackie.gregory101@sky.com Poppets ClubLindsey Fannerlindseyfanner@hotmail.co.uk Winton Gateway ClubJan Hargreaves21, Market Close, Poole. BH15 1NQ WishesDee CaponFamily Resource Centre246 Kinson Road, B'mth. BH22 0DRPhone 01202 546049 MENCAP LEARNING DISABILITY HELPLINE: 0808 808 1111 This help line offers a confidential and impartial service and calls are free from an ordinary phone.Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. When an advisor is not available you can leave a message and they will get back to you.You can also write to: The Learning Disability Helpline, 123, Golden Lane, LONDON. EC1Y 0RT EAST DORSET MENCAP HAS A NEW WEBSITE - please go and have a look at . . . . . www.eastdorsetmencap.co.uk The website is not yet completed, but do please take the time to have a look and feel free to make any comments and/or suggestions to us.