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Aria, Special Needs Child using PC Eye Gaze

Ariya Finds Her Voice

Pacekids Programs April 29, 2020

Ariya started with Pacekids Programs in September of 2015 in the Early Childhood Services Program. This beautiful little girl has Rett Syndrome, which for Ariya means she is in an adaptive wheel chair, has limited motor skills and is completely non-verbal. When Ariya started working with the Pacekids Speech Team, she began learning how to use an eye gaze technology device called the PC Eye that was generously funded by the TELUS Calgary Community Board. This technology tracks an individual’s eye movements on a screen, allowing them to select wants and needs, express feelings and communicate with others. The PC

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Triple P Seminars are Going Virtual!

Pacekids Programs April 27, 2020

Pacekids is excited to be offering two virtual Triple P seminars at no charge to Calgary & region families. These sessions will provide real world information to help in parenting a child with a disability. (You can attend any seminar that is of interest to you, or even attend both!) The Triple P Seminars will be held via Zoom. Zoom is a free application that can be used on virtually any device including a smartphone, tablet or computer. The seminars will be password protected and secure. You get the same great service & information but from the comfort of your

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Connection is Integral to the Work We Do

Pacekids Programs April 22, 2020

con·nec·tion /kəˈnekSH(ə)n/ . a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else. “the connections between social attitudes and productivity” Connection is integral to the work we do at Pacekids. The connection between each of us as a team, the connection we share with the families we serve, and the connections we have with our community partners. COVID-19 has presented the entire world with the challenging task of connecting with one another, from a distance. We are proud of the willingness of our staff and families to embrace platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams to continue

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How to Make Your Own Bubbles for #YYCWAAD2020

Pacekids Programs March 31, 2020

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. In honour of WAAD, we want to share a bubble recipe with you so you can join in on the Annual Bubble Blowing event from the comfort of your own home! Autism awarness events and educational activities take place all month, aiming to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, foster worldwide support, and inspire a kinder, more inclusive world.  What You Need for the Bubble Recipe for World Autism Awareness Day: Liquid dish soap Tap water Clean container Light corn syrup (You can also use glycerin or cooking oil!) Bubble wand or straw

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Proceeds from Candles go to special needs school

Milk Jar Candle Co. donates over $16,000 to Pacekids

Pacekids Programs January 26, 2020

Milk Jar Candle Co. is a soy candle company in Calgary, Alberta that began in November 2016. $1 from the sale of every scented soy candle is donated to special needs programs for youth in Calgary, Ab. Milk Jar aims to continue to support organizations that provide social, recreation and self-development opportunities to help people with disabilities feel connected and grow. Pacekids had the honour of being the charity of choice for the 2019 year. We had the pleasure of Holly, Milk Jar’s founder come and visit our South school to drop off the 2019 donation cheque – an amazing

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Sensory board at special needs school

Pacekids Opens a New Sensory Movement Gym

Pacekids Programs November 5, 2019

In September 2019, the ‘Sensory Movement Gym’ sponsored by Stantec opened its doors. With this added space, Pacekids is now able to offer invaluable therapeutic approach to the children we serve. The addition of this room allows more children to enhance their motor skills, develop additional strength, and work towards their goals in a fun and engaging way! Many of the children Pacekids serves greatly benefit from movement in the gym to support with their regulation and to aide with their participation within the classroom routine. Simply put, not only does this strengthen children physically, it helps with focus in the

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Aria, Special Needs Child using PC Eye Gaze

Ariya Finds Her Voice

Pacekids Programs April 29, 2020

Ariya started with Pacekids Programs in September of 2015 in the Early Childhood Services Program. This beautiful little girl has Rett Syndrome, which for Ariya means she is in an adaptive wheel chair, has limited motor skills and is completely non-verbal. When Ariya started working with the Pacekids Speech Team, she began learning how to use an eye gaze technology device called the PC Eye that was generously funded by the TELUS Calgary Community Board. This technology tracks an individual’s eye movements on a screen, allowing them to select wants and needs, express feelings and communicate with others. The PC

Read More »

Triple P Seminars are Going Virtual!

Pacekids Programs April 27, 2020

Pacekids is excited to be offering two virtual Triple P seminars at no charge to Calgary & region families. These sessions will provide real world information to help in parenting a child with a disability. (You can attend any seminar that is of interest to you, or even attend both!) The Triple P Seminars will be held via Zoom. Zoom is a free application that can be used on virtually any device including a smartphone, tablet or computer. The seminars will be password protected and secure. You get the same great service & information but from the comfort of your

Read More »

Connection is Integral to the Work We Do

Pacekids Programs April 22, 2020

con·nec·tion /kəˈnekSH(ə)n/ . a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else. “the connections between social attitudes and productivity” Connection is integral to the work we do at Pacekids. The connection between each of us as a team, the connection we share with the families we serve, and the connections we have with our community partners. COVID-19 has presented the entire world with the challenging task of connecting with one another, from a distance. We are proud of the willingness of our staff and families to embrace platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams to continue

Read More »

How to Make Your Own Bubbles for #YYCWAAD2020

Pacekids Programs March 31, 2020

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. In honour of WAAD, we want to share a bubble recipe with you so you can join in on the Annual Bubble Blowing event from the comfort of your own home! Autism awarness events and educational activities take place all month, aiming to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, foster worldwide support, and inspire a kinder, more inclusive world.  What You Need for the Bubble Recipe for World Autism Awareness Day: Liquid dish soap Tap water Clean container Light corn syrup (You can also use glycerin or cooking oil!) Bubble wand or straw

Read More »
Proceeds from Candles go to special needs school

Milk Jar Candle Co. donates over $16,000 to Pacekids

Pacekids Programs January 26, 2020

Milk Jar Candle Co. is a soy candle company in Calgary, Alberta that began in November 2016. $1 from the sale of every scented soy candle is donated to special needs programs for youth in Calgary, Ab. Milk Jar aims to continue to support organizations that provide social, recreation and self-development opportunities to help people with disabilities feel connected and grow. Pacekids had the honour of being the charity of choice for the 2019 year. We had the pleasure of Holly, Milk Jar’s founder come and visit our South school to drop off the 2019 donation cheque – an amazing

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Sensory board at special needs school

Pacekids Opens a New Sensory Movement Gym

Pacekids Programs November 5, 2019

In September 2019, the ‘Sensory Movement Gym’ sponsored by Stantec opened its doors. With this added space, Pacekids is now able to offer invaluable therapeutic approach to the children we serve. The addition of this room allows more children to enhance their motor skills, develop additional strength, and work towards their goals in a fun and engaging way! Many of the children Pacekids serves greatly benefit from movement in the gym to support with their regulation and to aide with their participation within the classroom routine. Simply put, not only does this strengthen children physically, it helps with focus in the

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