Welcome to the FALL 2009 edition of the MAPCL Newsletter!

Thanks for stopping by to read up on what's going on at MAPCL. This season's newsletter is full of articles and there is sure to be something for everyone. See you again in December!

As usual, if you have any comments on this or previous issues of the newsletter please email them to: info@mapcl.org.

Mainstreams Current Events
September & October 2009

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5th Annual MAPCL Art Show

MAPCL presents the 5th Annual Art Show for BC Persons with Developmental Disabilities on October 15th, 2009 ...read more.

An Appeal to All Advocates and Family Members of People Served by Mainstream

Your support is key to the success of Mainstream.  With your help, we are a constituency, a lobby and a cohesive force ...read more.

MAPCL and Mandt

MAPCL has recently embarked on a new relationship with The Mandt System Canada for the purpose of enhancing our core staff training. ...read more.

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Would you like to learn about choosing a future home for your relative with a disability? ...read more.

You're Invited to
MAPCL's Annual Picnic

Come One, Come All! ...read more.

An Introduction and Welcome

MAPCL would like to introduce 5 new Behaviour Consultants to Laurel Behaviour Support Service Team ...read more.

Japanese-speaking families with autistic children meet for the first time in Richmond

On Sunday August the 9th, over a dozen Japanese families ...read more.

Continuing Quality Improvement

Beginning with this issue, as a regular feature of our newsletter I will contribute a brief article related to CQI and/or staff training ...read more.

Halloween Horror Howl

Stage Door's Annual Halloween Dance is coming! FUN! FOOD! DANCING! ...read more.

This Dog's a Winner

Proud owner Nancy Green, MAPCL’s own “Top Dog” of Property Management ...read more.

Green Power Update

Attention all wanna be Greenies!!!!!! The Green Power Committee is recruiting new members ...read more.

Join the Laurel Team at the 2nd Annual
BC Walk/Run Now for Autism!

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver
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Rod Stewards Concert Review

Marty Wong gives us his review of the August 8 show...read more.

Enter to Win Free Tickets!

Visit Family Matters and gain a chance to win 2 FREE tickets to the “Battle of the Badges” hockey game in Abbotsford’s MSA Area. ...read more.

BMO Banking Benefits

Mainstream Association values each and every one of our employees.  One of our goals is to create an environment where each individual is treated fairly ...read more.