Family Focused ResourcesFamily NetworkingFamily Voices and Social PolicyNBACL Welcome KitSUN-FrederictonSupport to FamiliesTaking The Journey |
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The New Brunswick Association for Community Living values the family voice as the foundation of the organization. Families support, and are supported, by the Association and continue to be a source of guidance in our work. NBACL supports families with issues from across the lifespan, including the following areas: Early Learning and Childcare Inclusive Education Transition Planning Post-Secondary Education Employment Recreation, Leisure and Volunteerism Disability Supports Financial and Estate Planning Sexuality and Healthy Relationships Future Planning Supported Living Community Inclusion Aging Parents NBACL takes a leadership role in the area of social policy, working with government to promote policies and programs that support people with an intellectual disability to live, learn, and work in their communities. We also provide information, resources, and training for families, services providers, and others. |
Family Focused ResourcesNBACL produces resource materials and maintains an extensive resource library of video and print materials for professionals, parents, family members and others. Resources are often free for family members or available free on loan. For a detailed list of NBACL resources, please click here. Canadian Association For Community Living (CACL) "Coming Together" Newsletter (past issues): Contact Jennifer McCumber Parlee at jmccumber@nbacl.nb.ca to request your copy today! |
Family NetworkingThe Families United Network (FUN-NB) is a provincial family network which promotes family connections for mutual support and information sharing. FUN-NB members are connected to information and to other families who may share similar experiences. FUN-NB members receive monthly e-news, the latest policy updates, information on government programs and other supports, invitations to family events and training, and the opportunity to share with other families and create new friendships. Read more in the brochure below. We'd love to have you join! FUN-NB Registration Form (English) You can print off the member form and send it to NBACL by email, fax, or mail. E-Mail: funnb@nbacl.nb.ca Fax: (506) 453-4422 Mail: 420 Wilsey Road, Suite 201, Fredericton NB, E3B 6E9 "This weekend was a wonderful experience. It was stimulating, relaxing, hard work. Listening and speaking on so many different stories – I found it moving, funny, and eye-opening. It also raised my anxiety level somewhat as there are so many things that need to be done – new worlds to be created. But I don’t have to do it alone" – parent at an NBACL family retreat. |
Family Voices and Social PolicyNBACL believes strongly in the power and uniqueness of families across New Brunswick. We believe that all people should have the opportunity to lead a meaningful life. Family voices have often been the greatest resource to spark a movement of change that has seen many great successes for individuals with disabilities. Together, we can work to ensure that the community living movement stays strong and continues to shape our communities in becoming more inclusive. |
New To NBACL? Request a Welcome Kit!NBACL has Family Welcome Kits available at no cost for families. The Kits are available in four categories: Newborn / Early Childhood School-Aged Graduating / Recently Graduated / Young Adult Adult Family Welcome Kits include information on the Association, staff and their areas of support, NBACL programs, as well as several of our resource guides. Request your kit today! |
SUN-FrederictonThe Seniors United Network-Fredericton (SUN-FRED) is a group of senior parents with adult sons and daughters with disabilities who meet monthly in the Fredericton area. SUN-Fredericton members discuss and advocate for issues specific to senior parents of adult children with disabilities, often tackling the tough question of what will happen to my son or daughter when I am no longer here to care for them? In the Fredericton area – please consider attending our next SUN-FRED meeting. Contact NBACL's Family Support Facilitator Jennifer McCumber for the next date. Not in the Fredericton area? Feel free to attend a Fredericton group meeting, or we can help you start a SUN group in your own community! |
Support to FamiliesNBACL’s Manager of Social Inclusion and Family Support overseas all activities related to family networking, leadership and advocacy and is responsible for the management of all family-related projects and initiatives. NBACL’s Family Support Facilitator provides families with resources and information on various community and government supports, and can be called to act as an advocate for families and individuals on an as-needed basis. Areas of support from NBACL’s Family Support staff can include: supported living, will and estate planning, accessing disability supports, person-centered planning, PATH, sexuality and healthy relationships, and developing personal support networks, among many others! For more information please contact NBACL’s Family Support Facilitator Jennifer McCumber. |
Taking The JourneyTaking the Journey: Information and Advocacy for Families Supporting a Child with a Disability Raising a Child with a disability often requires greater parental involvement to ensure that your child reaches his or her own potential and gets the things he or she may need. Your role as your child’s advocate may require additional effort, skills, and time. NBACL has created Taking the Journey, a comprehensive resource for families who require information and strategies to ensure their child has the best opportunity to live a good life. It recognizes that families will be in different situations that will depend in part on the age of their child and on the circumstances or challenges that may be present from time to time. It also allows families to think and plan ahead on a variety of issues that may be on the horizon. The guide also talks about services systems and you role as an advocate for your child within these systems. Service systems can play a big role in all our lives and are often more involved in the lives of people who have a disability. It will be important to know how these systems work and how you can help them be more effective in helping your child have the best chance at success. Below you will find a list of resources as referenced in various chapters of Taking the Journey: Development of Taking the Journey was made possible thanks to the funding from the Christofor Foundation, the Charles Johnson Charitable Fund, the Grand Falls Association for Community Living, the Regional Development Corporation, and the Government of New Brunswick. To obtain a preliminary copy of Taking the Journey, please check back often to NBACL’s “Upcoming Events” (link) page for a Taking the Journey workshop near you. Guides will be available in French and English to families across the province when printing is complete. |
