DATE : Friday June 5th, 2020

Daily Prayer:

Loving God, Jesus told us, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdome of Heaven,” Help us to recognize those around us who are poor in spirit so we can bring your loving presence to them. Amen.

Birthday Shout Outs:

Jaxon Flowers Gr. 8

Autumn Orimiston Gr. 5

National AccessAbilities Week

Today's Focus : Physical Disabilities

FACTS:

According to 2017 data from the Statistics Canada survey of Canadians with disabilities, it is estimated that 2 170 000 Canadians live with a disability that affects their level of pain, flexibility or mobility.

Many conditions can cause permanent physical disabilities for people; some common ones that children may have are:

Cerebral Palsy

Spina Bifida

Muscular Dystrophy

Spinal Cord Injuries

This fact sheet explains many of the statistics and realities of living with a disability. Of note is the cost for people to purchase wheelchairs, other mobility devices and to make a home accessible for different mobility needs.

Peterborough’s Council for Persons with Disabilities offers the Time in my Shoes program

The book Wonder by R.J. Palacio tells the beautiful story of Auggie, a 10-year old boy born with a genetic condition. His physical difference is that he lives with a facial deformity. This short video describes the world from the main character’s perspective.

Meet Cassie in this video, she is a five year old girl who lives with the same genetic condition as Auggie.