Benefits of living with a child who has a disability

I was asked "what are the benefits of living with a child who has a disability". I did an information search and this is what I found:

· broadened horizons

· increased family members’ awareness of their inner strength

· enhanced family cohesion

· encouraged connections to community group or religious institutions

· pleasure/satisfaction in providing care for child

· child is a source of joy/happiness

· sense of accomplishment in having done one’s best for the child

· shared love with the child

· child provides a challenge or opportunity to learn and develop

· strengthened family and/or marriage

· giving new or increased sense of purpose in life

· development of new skills, abilities, or new career opportunities

· becoming a better person (more compassionate, less selfish, more tolerant)

· increased personal strength or confidence

· expanded social and community networks

· increase spirituality

· changed perspective on life (e.g. clarified what is important in life, more aware of the future)

· making the most of each day and living life at a slower pace

Important registration dates for sport/recreation

Track 3 Ski http://www.londontrack3.ca/

George Bray Hockey Program - Sep 17th (9am-noon), Sep 21st (6:30-9pm) and 24th (9am-noon) at Glen Carin Arena murrayhoward@execulink.com

London Blizzard Sledge Hockey - September 21 (5:00 - 6:00 at Western Fair Sports Centre/Arena) bernat.s@sympatico.ca

London Wheelchair Basketball - Paul pbowes4189@rogers.com or Tony ant@stonetown.com

Making Waves Swim Program - online http://www.makingwaveslondon.org/

Boccia - London Cannonballs www.londoncannonballs.ca/

Intro to ParaSwim - introtoparaswim@gmail.com

If you have any questions, please email one of the therapeutic recreationists at tr@tvcc.on.ca